Tesla calls it Boombox. We call it the dumbest, best feature shipped. Six steps, no app, no subscription, no firmware update. Browse the Tesla lock sounds library — 1,862+ free WAVs, pre-formatted.
Boombox/LockChime.wav.Updated April 20, 2026 for Model Y (Juniper) USB-C install flow.
Pick from the library, or generate one with AI voice. Save the .wav locally.
FAT32 or exFAT. Any size — even 64 MB works. Empty stick recommended.
Create the folder hierarchy on the stick — case sensitive on some firmware.
Rename it LockChime.wav (or anything; the car uses the first .wav alphabetically).
On Model 3/Y the right-side front USB-C. On S/X the center console. CT: rear console.
Walk away or hit the key fob. You'll hear your sound through the external speaker.
Do this 60-second check before you walk to the car. It prevents almost every "USB not showing" failure.
LockChime.wav exactly (including capitalization).Boombox/LockChime.wav at USB root.Need exact specs? Use the LockChime.wav installer and Tesla USB format guide. For the exact 1-5 second recommendation, see the Tesla lock sound duration guide.
Browse our Tesla lock sounds library — 1,862+ free WAVs and download your favorite. Every sound comes as a ready-to-use LockChime.wav file. Looking for something fun? Funny & meme sounds are a crowd favorite. See our complete free downloads guide for the full list.
Ready to Use: All sounds are pre-formatted with the correct filename (LockChime.wav) and Tesla-compatible WAV format.
Create a folder named Boombox on your USB drive (FAT32 or exFAT), then copy LockChime.wav inside it.
Correct path: USB Drive/Boombox/LockChime.wav
Formatting from Mac or Windows? Follow our FAT32 vs exFAT USB walkthrough.
Common mistake: wrong folder
LockChime.wav must go inside the Boombox folder, not the USB root directory. The correct path is always Boombox/LockChime.wav.
Confidence check before you leave your computer
Open the USB and visually confirm you see one file at Boombox/LockChime.wav. This one check catches almost every install issue.
Insert the USB drive into your Tesla's front USB port (located in the center console or glovebox area).
Model/year uncertainty to account for
USB data-port layout can vary by model year, trim, and market. If your first port doesn't show the USB option in Boombox, test the other front port or glovebox data port before changing files.
Navigate through your Tesla's touchscreen menu:
30-second first-lock confidence test
Does your exact Tesla model/year follow the Boombox/LockChime.wav install path? Confidence levels are conservative and source-linked.
| Model | Years | Confidence | Install path | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y | 2025+ (Juniper) | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. Test both front data ports if USB does not show first try. | Current owner documentation and our Model Y install walkthrough match the same Boombox flow. | S3, S7 |
| Model Y | 2020-2024 | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. | Boombox path is documented and aligns with active install guides. | S2, S7 |
| Model 3 | 2024+ (Highland) | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. Prefer glovebox/front data port. | Current owner documentation supports Boombox workflow on current Model 3 platform. | S1, S7 |
| Model 3 | 2018-2023 | Likely | Standard LockChime USB path, but expect hardware and port behavior variance by build date. | Older model-year docs and field reports are mostly positive, but not fully uniform across trims/markets. | S8, S7 |
| Model S | 2021+ (refresh) | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. | Current lineup documentation and model-specific setup guidance align on Boombox support. | S4, S7 |
| Model X | 2021+ (refresh) | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. | Boombox section is documented for current Model X generation and matches install guides. | S5, S7 |
| Model S / Model X | 2016-2020 | Likely | Standard LockChime USB path if Boombox and external speaker hardware are present. | Legacy docs reference Boombox with hardware caveats; practical results vary by configuration and region. | S4, S5 |
| Cybertruck | 2024+ | Confirmed | Standard LockChime USB path. | Cybertruck owner documentation includes the same Boombox customization path. | S6, S7 |
| Model S / Model X | 2012-2015 | Unknown | Do a quick Boombox check in-car before USB prep. | Evidence is inconsistent for earliest builds; confirm menu visibility first, then proceed only if Boombox appears. | S4 |
| Roadster (original) | 2008-2012 | Unsupported | No LockChime USB path. | Roadster owner documentation does not include the Boombox/Toybox lock sound workflow used by newer Teslas. | S9 |
Unknown is not a hard no. If your row is unknown, run the same USB checklist first, then use the troubleshooting sequence before you assume your car is unsupported.
Last verified: April 17, 2026.
Hearing Light Cycle instead of your download? Start below, then use our full 7-fix Tesla troubleshooting guide and the Tron Mode + Light Cycle explainer.
For Model Y 2026, use a USB-C drive or USB-A-to-C adapter, place LockChime.wav at Boombox/LockChime.wav on a FAT32 or exFAT drive, insert it into a front data USB port such as the glovebox port, then go to Toybox → Boombox → Lock Sound → USB.
Model Y, Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck are the primary supported lineup. Legacy years vary by hardware and firmware. Use the model/year install-confidence matrix on this page for confirmed, likely, unknown, and unsupported status before you prep your USB drive.
Unknown means we could not verify a model/year path with current primary documentation or consistent field reports. It does not mean 'impossible.' Start with the standard Boombox/LockChime.wav checklist, then use the troubleshooting flow if USB does not appear.
Tesla lock sounds must be in WAV format (44.1kHz, 16-bit PCM), named exactly LockChime.wav, and placed inside a Boombox folder on a FAT32 or exFAT USB drive. The file should be 1-5 seconds long. All 1,862+ sounds on TeslaLockSound are pre-converted to this exact format.
Tesla lock sounds must be in WAV format and named exactly 'LockChime.wav', placed inside a 'Boombox' folder on your USB drive (path: Boombox/LockChime.wav). All our sounds are professionally converted to Tesla-compatible WAV format (44.1kHz, 16-bit PCM) for Boombox-compatible Tesla installs.
In almost every case, one of four things is wrong: the USB format (must be FAT32 or exFAT), the folder path (must be Boombox/LockChime.wav), the filename capitalization (must be exactly LockChime.wav), or the USB port (must be a data port, not power-only).
Tesla usually falls back to Light Cycle when one setting or file detail is off. Confirm Boombox is set to USB, confirm the exact path is Boombox/LockChime.wav, confirm the filename is exactly LockChime.wav, then reinsert the USB drive and lock once to retest. For the Tron/Light Cycle fallback explainer, see /blog/tesla-tron-mode-sounds-lock-turn-signal.
Tesla lock sounds should be between 1-5 seconds long. Longer sounds may be cut off by the system. All sounds in our library are within the ideal duration range.
Yes. If you have an MP3, M4A, WAV, or other audio file, you can convert and trim it to the exact Tesla format using our free LockChime.wav converter. It trims to 5 seconds and exports LockChime.wav directly in your browser — no upload needed.
No, Tesla only recognizes one 'LockChime.wav' file at a time. To change sounds, you need to replace the file on your USB drive with a different one.
Our audio files follow Tesla's recommended specifications (44.1kHz, 16-bit WAV format). However, as with any vehicle modification, you use these sounds at your own discretion.
Yes, custom lock sounds will play when you lock your Tesla using the mobile app, key fob, or by walking away with your phone (if auto-lock is enabled).
Grab one of the top-downloaded sounds. Takes about 2 minutes to set up.
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