Tesla's Sentry Mode Update Backfires: No More Fridge Power, Owners Outraged
Tesla's latest software update has a surprising side effect: Sentry Mode now disables power outlets, causing frustration for owners. Learn more!
Tesla Cuts Power to Outlets in Sentry Mode: No More Fridge-Powered Beers, Laptop Charging While Protecting Your Car While Tesla has been busy rolling out its Light Pulsing feature for Sentry Mode to more models, including the refreshed Model S and Model X, there's another change in the latest 2024.32.6 software update that's not sitting well with owners: the car will no longer power outlets in Sentry Mode. Goodbye to Fridge-Powered Beverages and Laptop Charging This means the 12V outlets and USB ports in Tesla vehicles will be deactivated while Sentry Mode is active. This cuts off power to devices like portable fridges, laptops, and phones that owners plugged in to charge. The impact is felt most keenly by those who rely on their Tesla's power to keep essentials running. Tesla's Reasoning and Customer Backlash Tesla's former battery chief explained that they're exploring ways to reduce power consumption in Sentry Mode to conserve battery life. While this might s…