How to Change Your Tesla Lock Sound in 2 Minutes

Yes, you can replace Tesla's factory lock beep with any sound you want. It's a built-in feature called Boombox, and it takes about 2 minutes to set up. No app, no jailbreak, no subscription.

Here's exactly how to do it.

What You'll Need

●A USB flash drive (any size — even 1GB works)

●A computer to download the sound file

●Your Tesla (firmware 2022.4 or newer)

That's it. The sound you want is already waiting in our free library — 900+ options, all pre-formatted for Tesla.

Step 1: Pick Your Sound

Go to the Tesla Lock Sound library and find a sound you like. Use the built-in player to preview any sound before downloading — every track has a waveform player so you can hear exactly what it sounds like.

Good starting categories:

●Gaming sounds — Mario, Zelda, Halo, Among Us

●Movie & TV sounds — Back to the Future, Star Wars, Iron Man

●Meme sounds — Vine Boom, Emotional Damage, Skibidi

●Sci-Fi sounds — R2-D2, Transformers, Tron, HAL 9000

When you find one you like, click Download. You'll get a WAV file already named LockChime.wav.

Step 2: Prepare Your USB Drive

Format your USB drive as FAT32 or exFAT if it isn't already (most are). Then create this exact folder structure:

USB Drive/
└── Boombox/
    └── LockChime.wav

The folder must be named exactly Boombox (capital B). The file must be named exactly LockChime.wav. Tesla won't recognize it otherwise.

If you downloaded from this site, the file is already named correctly. Just create the Boombox folder and drag it in.

Step 3: Enable It on Your Tesla

1. Plug the USB drive into one of your Tesla's USB-A ports (not USB-C on Model 3/Y)
2. On the touchscreen, go to Controls → Safety → Sentry Mode
3. Tap Customize Boombox
4. Under Locking Sound, select Custom and choose your file
5. Tap the checkmark to save

Now lock your car with the app or key fob. You should hear your new sound.

> Tip: If you don't hear it, try locking with the app first. The physical door handle sometimes triggers a different chime path depending on your firmware version.

Which Tesla Models Support Custom Lock Sounds?

All current Tesla models support the Boombox feature as of 2022:

| Model | Supported | Notes |

|---|---|---|

| Model 3 (2018+) | ✅ | Requires firmware 2022.4+ |

| Model Y (2020+) | ✅ | Requires firmware 2022.4+ |

| Model S (2012+) | ✅ | Requires firmware 2022.4+ |

| Model X (2015+) | ✅ | Requires firmware 2022.4+ |

| Cybertruck (2024+) | ✅ | Supported from launch |

| Roadster (original) | ❌ | No Boombox feature |

If your firmware is older than 2022.4, update via Controls → Software before trying.

Troubleshooting

Sound isn't playing:

●Double-check the folder name is Boombox (not boombox, not BoomBox)

●Confirm the file is named LockChime.wav exactly (check for hidden .txt extension on Windows)

●Make sure the USB is in a USB-A port — the USB-C data port doesn't work for Boombox on most models

Sound is too quiet:

●Tesla's 2025.44+ firmware reduced Boombox volume by ~30%. Use our audio converter to boost the volume, or download a pre-boosted sound from the library (look for sounds tagged "volume-boosted")

File not showing up in Tesla settings:

●Reformat the USB drive as FAT32 and redo the folder structure — NTFS and APFS formats aren't compatible

Wrong sound is playing:

●You may have a cached version — unplug the USB, lock once, replug, and re-select the sound in settings

How to Change It Again Later

Changing to a different sound works the same way — just swap the LockChime.wav file in the Boombox folder on your USB drive, replug, and re-select. You can keep a folder of options on the USB and switch them out whenever you want.

The sound library has 900+ options and adds new sounds weekly. Browse by category or use the search to find exactly what you're looking for.

Browse the full sound library →