Jason Wen
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| Device Settings |
Device Settings
View device information, manage calibration, configure power behavior, and access system utilities.
Location: Settings -> Device
!!! info "Toggle & Device Availability" Available and configurable on all devices (comma 3X/3, comma four, sunnylink).
Device Information
The top of the panel displays your device's Dongle ID and Serial number. These identifiers are used for pairing and support.
Pair Device
Pairs your comma device with your comma connect account. Once paired, you can view driving routes, manage the device remotely, and access dashcam footage through the comma connect app.
Reset Calibration
Resets the device's calibration data. After reset, the system will re-learn the camera's mounting position during your next drive. The current calibration status is shown in the description text.
Change Language
Opens a language selection dialog where you can choose the display language for the interface.
Enable Always Offroad / Exit Always Offroad
Toggles "Always Offroad" mode. When enabled, the device stays in its offroad (parked) state even when the vehicle is running. This is useful for configuring settings or downloading updates without driving. The button text changes based on the current state.
Wake Up Behavior
A row of two buttons that controls what the device does when it wakes up:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Default | Device boots normally and enters the driving screen |
| Offroad | Device boots directly into offroad (settings) mode |
Max Time Offroad
A selector that sets how long the device stays powered on after the engine is turned off before automatically shutting down. Values range from 5 minutes to 30 hours, or Always On to prevent auto-shutdown.
Quiet Mode
Toggles quiet mode on or off. When enabled, the device suppresses non-critical sounds. Safety-critical alerts are never silenced.
Driver Camera Preview
Opens a live preview of the driver-facing camera so you can verify its position and angle.
!!! note "Availability" Disabled while the vehicle is onroad.
Onroad Uploads
Toggles data uploads while driving. When enabled, the device uploads driving segments over a cellular or Wi-Fi connection during your drive instead of waiting until parked.
Training Guide
Opens the sunnypilot training guide, which walks through the system's rules, features, and limitations.
!!! note "Availability" Disabled while the vehicle is onroad.
Regulatory
Displays FCC regulatory information for the device.
!!! note "Availability" Disabled while the vehicle is onroad.
Reset Settings
Resets all sunnypilot settings to their defaults. This is a two-step confirmation to prevent accidental resets. After confirmation, the device reboots.
!!! warning This action cannot be undone. All custom settings will be lost.
!!! note "Availability" Disabled while the vehicle is onroad.
Reboot / Power Off
Reboot restarts the device. Power Off shuts the device down completely.
Power Off is hidden while the vehicle is onroad to prevent accidental shutdown during driving.
Platform Differences
On comma four, the Device panel has a simplified layout with these items:
- Device ID and Serial (info display)
- Update sunnypilot
- Pair
- Review Training Guide
- Driver Camera Preview
- Terms & Conditions
- Regulatory Info
- Reset Calibration
- Uninstall sunnypilot
- Reboot / Power Off (circle buttons)
The comma four panel does not include: Always Offroad, Wake Up Behavior, Max Time Offroad, Quiet Mode, Onroad Uploads, Reset Settings, or Change Language.