Uploaded by default: driving data
- Road-facing camera video
- Route and location data
- Car, device, and system logs
Device privacy
Your openpilot privacy choices
Driver-camera and microphone sharing is off until you opt in. Other driving data uploads by default unless you disable collection.
Shared only if you opt in
- Driver-camera video
- Microphone audio
You can change this choice later. The exact screen can differ by software version.
You can disable data collection. Check Settings after setup or a software change.
Internet use
No live connection for every drive
openpilot does not need continuous Wi-Fi while you drive. Setup, updates, uploads, and remote services need internet access.
Stock openpilot also checks for updates. After repeated failed checks, its current updater can stop automatic startup.
The current limit starts after more than 27 driving hours and 84 routes. Some forks change or remove this rule.
What to check
Three quick settings
Open Privacy in Settings.
Choose what you want to share.
Check again after changing software.
Checked September 2, 2026. Software and policies can change; the linked official sources control. Photos: comma.ai.