Step 1
Download LockChime.wav
Pick a sound and download it. Every file arrives named LockChime.wav in 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV, the recommended spec for clean playback. The only hard Tesla requirement is a WAV file named LockChime.wav.
Boombox lock-sound library
Tesla Boombox Sounds: Free Custom Downloads for Lock, Horn & Presets
Tesla Boombox is the in-car feature that plays your chosen sound when the car locks, unlocks, or rolls forward. Since Tesla's 2023 Holiday Update you can replace the default chime with any LockChime.wav file from a USB drive, and every download below is already in the right format.
Top 12 Tesla Boombox lock sounds
Hand-picked from the full library by total downloads. Tap any card to preview, then download as a Tesla-ready LockChime.wav.
Boombox horn sounds
Boombox isn’t just for lock chimes. These horn-style clips work as Boombox replacements for the stock novelty horns and pedestrian-warning sounds. Same install path, same WAV format.
Built-in Boombox presets vs custom swaps
Tesla ships eight stock Boombox presets, and most owners get bored of them in a week. Here’s a one-to-one map of every built-in slot and a fitting custom swap.
Built-in Boombox presets vs custom swaps
| Built-in preset | Swap for… |
|---|---|
| Default electronic chime | Tron Legacy digital lock |
| La Cucaracha (built-in) | La Cucaracha (Tesla-tuned WAV) |
| Cybertruck whistle | Cybertruck Tron digital hum |
| Goat / sheep meme | Steven He "Fahhh" exhale |
| Duck / quack horn | Duck Hunt dog laugh |
| Applause / clap | NBA on NBC arena horn |
| Boombox menu beep | Apple Pay cha-ching |
| Generic alarm | Iron Man Jarvis defense protocol |
How to adjust Tesla Boombox lock-sound volume
The Boombox lock-sound volume is independent from media volume. Three taps and a slider, that’s it.
How to adjust Tesla Boombox lock-sound volume
- Step 1
Open Vehicle settings
On your Tesla touchscreen, tap the car icon (bottom left), then tap Vehicle in the side menu.
- Step 2
Find the Locks panel
Scroll to Locks. The Boombox lock-sound volume lives here next to the Walk-Away Lock and Speed-Based Lock toggles.
- Step 3
Drag the Boombox volume slider
The Boombox lock sound has its own slider, separate from media volume. Drag left to soften, right to make it louder. Lock the car to hear the new level.
Install in 2 minutes
Install a Boombox lock sound in four quick steps
Step 2
Copy it into a Boombox folder
On a FAT32 or exFAT USB drive, create a folder named Boombox and place LockChime.wav inside it. Full path: Boombox/LockChime.wav.
Step 3
Plug into a front USB data port
Insert the drive into a front USB data port (the rear ports are power-only). Give the car a few seconds to index the drive.
Step 4
Switch the source to USB
Open Toybox → Boombox → Lock Sound and change from Default to USB. Lock the car to hear it.
Need screenshots and the in-car path? Open the full installation guide.
Tesla Boombox sound questions
Are Tesla Boombox sounds free to download?
Yes. Every Boombox lock sound on TeslaLockSound is free: no account, no email gate, no paywall. Each file downloads as LockChime.wav, ready to drop onto a USB drive.
How do I adjust the Boombox lock sound volume?
Open Vehicle → Locks on the touchscreen and drag the Boombox lock-sound volume slider. The Boombox slider is independent from the media volume: set it once and it sticks across drives.
Does a custom Boombox lock sound replace the built-in presets?
No. Your custom LockChime.wav only plays when the lock sound source is set to USB. Switching back to Default in Toybox → Boombox → Lock Sound restores Tesla’s built-in preset list.
More answers in the full FAQ.