Folder, or do you mean file ?
LockChime.wav
Like I said, when I first did it, I heard the sound played.
But somehow, it didn’t seem to stick, or I inadvertently reset it to default honk.
Obviously, I don’t know what I’m doing.
Thank you.
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Car Lock Sound Suggestions?
- Thread starter PianoAl
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LockChime.wav
Like I said, when I first did it, I heard the sound played.
But somehow, it didn’t seem to stick, or I inadvertently reset it to default honk.
Obviously, I don’t know what I’m doing.
Thank you.
No u got it, the file/download is a wav file, the Tesla computer needs to read the folder named LockChime-u are just putting the lock sound into that folder.
So I’m confused - reading the manual, it talks about formatting for the Dash Cam - and I don’t think my 2020 Model 3 has a dash cam, and the updated software - does it understand I don’t have a dash cam ?
And, with Sentry activated, I’m getting “Event” alerts - but as of yet, have not found what those are nor where they are located.
So you’re saying when I have the USB drive on my desktop, I need to create a folder called “LockChime”, and then, copy the actual file LockChime.wav into that folder ?
Sorry to be so dense — one of the slower boys from Alabama . . .
thank you
And, with Sentry activated, I’m getting “Event” alerts - but as of yet, have not found what those are nor where they are located.
So you’re saying when I have the USB drive on my desktop, I need to create a folder called “LockChime”, and then, copy the actual file LockChime.wav into that folder ?
Sorry to be so dense — one of the slower boys from Alabama . . .
thank you
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The LockChime file is at the root level of the USB drive. Here's what mine looks like. Note that the file name is simply "LockChime" and saved as a .wav file. I made the mistake of originally calling it "LockChime.wav" and then my sound software added another ".wav" to the file name and the car couldn't read it.
Unless you know the file you're trying to use is a .wav file already (if you're trying to use an .mp3 file, for instance) you will have to use sound editing software and make sure you save it as a .wav file type.
Unless you know the file you're trying to use is a .wav file already (if you're trying to use an .mp3 file, for instance) you will have to use sound editing software and make sure you save it as a .wav file type.
SUCCESS !
Not only does the sound now play, for the FIRST time, the dash cam is available and shows recording !!!
Thank you @Park Sloped and @MOE J
Not only does the sound now play, for the FIRST time, the dash cam is available and shows recording !!!
Thank you @Park Sloped and @MOE J
BitJam
Active Member
I'm using the hoot of a Great Horned Owl. We have them around here (often on a telephone pole at the edge of my yard) so IMO it is much less obnoxious then the beeps and boops and voices.
MLXXXp
Member
No, not weird. Others have reported that this is the way it works. I'm guessing Tesla wanted to make sure that it sounds even if your flash drive fails (or is removed).
jrmt23
he/him/his
BitJam
Active Member
Cool! I had no idea. I've been advocating for using bird sounds instead of beeps and rings for decades.
jrmt23
he/him/his
I actually have a clip saved on my jump drive with the rivian chirp too. Sometimes i switch over to it and have my tesla sounding like a rivian lol
