Tesla Model Y (2020–2021) lock sounds: works with Boombox
Every Model Y has an external pedestrian-warning speaker, which custom lock sounds play through. Model-wide picks for the Model Y, each a 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV to save as Boombox/LockChime.wav. It needs software 2023.44 or later.
Most-downloaded picks for the Model Y
Frequently asked questions
Does my Model Y (2020–2021) support custom lock sounds?
Yes. Every Model Y has an external pedestrian-warning speaker, which custom lock sounds play through. These are model-wide picks. Every file is a WAV named LockChime.wav, encoded to the recommended settings: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, under 1 MB. Tesla requires only the WAV format and the filename.
What software version do I need on my Model Y?
Custom lock sounds need software 2023.44 or later. If you don’t see the Lock Sound option, update your software from Controls → Software.
Which USB port should I use on the Model Y?
Use a USB port that carries data. On newer cars that is the glovebox port; the rear ports only charge.
Are the WAV files on this page safe for my Tesla?
Every file is a WAV named LockChime.wav, encoded to the recommended settings: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, under 1 MB. Tesla requires only the WAV format and the filename. The file is a plain audio clip: it changes the lock sound and nothing else.
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