01Get your sound
Download a WAV named LockChime.wav, at most 950 KB under our production standard. Catalogue sounds are converted and named for you. No conversion needed. If your browser adds a number such as (1), rename the file to exactly LockChime.wav.
02Copy it to USB
Connect a compatible USB drive to your phone or computer. Copy the file to the main level of the drive, outside any folders.
03Set it in your car
Connect to the car’s data USB port, check your model’s manual for its location. Open Toybox → Boombox → Lock Sound and select USB.
My car cannot find the file
Check the full filename is exactly LockChime.wav, not LockChime.wav.wav or LockChime (1).wav. Keep it at the top level of a compatible USB drive, outside TeslaCam and Boombox folders. Use a data-capable USB port; its location varies by vehicle. Keep existing recordings and do not format the drive just to add a sound.
Is the file really a WAV?
Renaming an MP3 to .wav does not convert it. Catalogue downloads will be genuine PCM WAV files. If using your own recording, convert it properly before installation.
I bought more than one sound
Save each sound in a separately named folder on your phone or computer. Every installation file is named LockChime.wav. Copy only the one you want to the main level of the USB drive; replacing that file changes your selection. Keep the other sounds in your personal folders.
Which sounds are available?
Browse dog, cat, frog, pig, duck, rooster, sheep and bear sounds, with free previews. New collections will be added category by category. Buy your favourites securely through Stripe.
What is the TeslaLockSounds.com production standard?
New sounds will normally be about 3 seconds, preferably 2–4 seconds, and never longer than 5 seconds. Downloads will be genuine uncompressed linear PCM WAV, mono, 44,100 Hz, 16-bit, named LockChime.wav, with a maximum internal file size of 950 KB. These are our production and quality standards, not a list of official Tesla requirements. Each must start promptly, end cleanly, avoid clipping and be checked for clear external-speaker playback.
Where will new sounds come from?
New catalogue audio must be original, commissioned or properly licensed for commercial sale. Third-party recordings, music and character dialogue require the necessary commercial rights before publication.
How much does a download cost?
Standard sounds cost £1, €1 or US$1 each. Names cost £3, €3 or US$3 each. Mix any 5 catalogue sounds, including Names, for £3, €3 or US$3. The offer applies to every group of five, with the highest-priced items grouped first; remaining items cost their individual prices. Converting your own recording costs £1, €1 or US$1. Bespoke voices created from your own text cost £5, €5 or US$5 each and are excluded from the any-five offer. These are fixed prices, not exchange-rate conversions. Listening and editing are free. Secure payment is handled by Stripe.
Can I change the currency?
Yes. Choose GBP, EUR or USD at the top of the page. We automatically select GBP for the UK, EUR for Europe and USD elsewhere using your approximate country. Country.is receives your IP address to look up your country; we do not request precise GPS location. If detection is unavailable, we use your browser’s region and time zone. VPNs may affect detection. You can change the currency at any time, and your manual choice is remembered on this device.
Can I send a sound over Bluetooth?
No. Bluetooth audio playback does not install a lock sound. You need a compatible USB drive to transfer the file.
How do I do it using just my phone?
On a USB-C iPhone, connect a compatible USB drive directly or with a data adapter. In Files, copy your downloaded sound, open the USB drive under Browse and paste it outside any folders. On Android, use a compatible USB adapter and the phone’s file manager. Lightning iPhones may need a powered Lightning-to-USB adapter. The phone must recognise the drive; some drives or formats may require a computer to prepare.
Will it work with every Tesla?
No. Custom lock sounds require a compatible car with the external Pedestrian Warning System speaker and the Lock Sound option. Check this in your car before buying a sound. Menu wording and availability can vary with model, region and software.
Can I use my existing Tesla USB drive?
For the custom lock chime, place LockChime.wav at the top level of the drive, alongside existing folders. Keep your TeslaCam folder and recordings. Do not format the drive just to add a chime. Only one custom LockChime.wav file can occupy that location at a time. Replace the previous file when changing sounds. If your browser adds a number to a repeat download, remove that suffix before copying it to the drive.