Tesla to add 'sentry mode' to keep an eye on your car while it is parked

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Tesla wants to let nervous car owners check on their vehicle while they're away. 

CEO Elon Musk said the company will roll out 'Sentry Mode' that should give users the ability to see and record any activity that happens when they step away from their Tesla. 

It's unclear when the feature will launch, however. 

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'Sentry Mode' will be available for all cars with Enhanced Autopilot, according to Musk.

Autopilot, or Enhanced Autopilot as it was renamed to in 2016, is the software that allows Tesla vehicles to drive semi-autonomously. 

Musk didn't elaborate on how Sentry Mode would work, but TechCrunch noted that it could enable the dashcam to remain on when the driver is away.

It could also be activated if the car senses it's been hit. 

Musk's post was prompted by a tweet from a Tesla owner who said his car had been hit.

'Found this monster dent this morning, right in front of the rear facing cameras,' Twitter user Andy Sutton wrote.