Tesla Model S: Boombox
NOTE: Boombox is available only on vehicles equipped with the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS).
Boombox, an app in Toybox, uses the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) speaker to play media externally when Model S is parked. You can customize sounds by plugging in a specifically-formatted USB drive, as described below.
NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public places.
1. Play current media
- Internal and external volume control.
- If Camp Mode is enabled in Climate Controls, you can exit the car and control the volume with the mobile app.
2. Megaphone When ON, you can project a modulated voice through the vehicle's external speaker.
- Available in Park only.
- External volume control.
3. Horn sound
- Available in Park only.
- Settings can be adjusted only when in Park.
- Selecting from a USB drive plays the first five seconds.
Formatting a USB drive for Boombox
Follow these steps to add up to five custom Boombox sounds:
1. Using a computer, format a USB drive to exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported) and upload audio files to a folder named Boombox.
- Supported file types:.wav and.mp3.
- You can add as many files as you want to the folder, but you can only select from the first five, as listed alphabetically.
- File names, of any length, can only contain these characters: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, (. - _ ).
- The drive should only contain one folder; it cannot be shared with Dashcam.
2. Plug the USB drive into a front USB port.
3. Choose sounds from your USB drive by selecting them from the Boombox dropdown menu.
Car Colorizer
Change the color of your Model S on the touchscreen by navigating to Toybox or Controls > Software. Touch the color swatch next to the vehicle name and customize the paint, tone, and more.
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Bluetooth Compatibility
You can use your Bluetooth-capable
phone
hands-free in Model S provided your phone
is within operating range. Although
Bluetooth typically supports wireless
communication over distances of up to
Importing Contacts and Recent
Calls
Once paired, use the Bluetooth settings screen to
specify whether you want to allow access to your
phone's calendar, contacts and recent calls. If you allow
access, you can use the phone app to mak
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Replacing Cabin Air Filters
Model S has an air filter that prevents pollen, industrial
fallout, road dust, and other particles from entering the
cabin through the vents. Tesla recommends replacing
these filters every 2 years (every year in China). Cabin
filters can be purchased at the Tesla online store.
To replace the ca
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is
often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to
Wi-Fi is especially useful in areas with limited or no
cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of
software and map updates, Tesla recommends leaving
Model S connected t
