This Android app allows the user to configure the Tesla Lock Chime using their phone. It supports autodetection of USB drives, browsing/previewing/installing the chosen file to external storage.
It also supports multiple partitions on the target drive. Installing a LockChime.wav file to each of the partitions gives a pseudo-random lock sound.
⚠ this app requests ACCESS_ALL_FILES permissions to allow it to automatically detect external storage, and to provide a seamless user experience.
⚠ the autodetection takes around 5 seconds after the USB is inserted. To avoid the delay insert the USB before launching the app
Click the screenshot for a video of the app running
- Auto-detects the presence of external USB (or manually scan for attached USB drive)
- Files can be read from internal, external (USB), or Google Drive
- Supports reading wav, ogg, and mp3 file
- Allows the uer to preview the selected audio
- Writes the file to the USB in the required location with the required name
- Updates the metadata in the written file to allow the installed file to be identified
- Allows the user to play the currently installed file
- Supports multiple partitions on the USB (which enables pseudo-random lock sounds)
- Supports light and dark modes (will follow the current mode)
- Connect a USB drive to your phone. Depending on your drive you may need an adaptor to be able to connect it to your phone
- Launch the app
- Browse for an audio file (wav, mp3 or ogg)
- Preview the selected sound if desired
- Preview the currently installed sound if desired
- Click "Install Lock Sound". If you get an error about no USB found, ensure it is inserted correctly and click "Re-scan for USB drive" and then try installing again. you should see the message "Sound successfully installed"
- Plug the USB drive into the USB port in your Tesla's glove box
- Launch Boombox on your Tesla and select "USB" for the lock sound
This app doesn't collect data of any sort, however Google Play requires a privacy policy. This is available here: Privacy Policy
Shoot me an email if you have any issues. I have limited devices to test on, so I'm sure there will be some quirks out there.
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