Sci-fi & fantasy
For when you want plugging in to feel like activating alien technology or casting a spell.
- Lightsaber ignition — The most iconic weapon sound in cinema. That snap-hiss as the blade powers on. Your charging cable is now a weapon of the Jedi Order. Consistently one of the most popular charging sounds overall.
- Blaster shot — Pew pew. Your charger just fired. Works especially well with the satisfying click of a MagSafe connection.
- Hyperdrive engage — The rising whine of a ship jumping to lightspeed. Your phone is leaving low-battery space behind.
- Droid beep sequence — A cheerful series of beeps and boops. Your phone is communicating in binary that it's happy to be charging.
- Wand spell cast — A magical whoosh with sparkle. "Chargius Maximus!" Your phone is enchanted.
Superhero
Your phone is about to save the world. It just needs a quick charge first.
- Repulsor blast — The iconic palm-blast sound from Iron Man's suit. Your phone is suiting up.
- Shield ricochet — That distinctive vibranium ping. Your charger cable just bounced off three walls and came back.
- Thunder crack — A dramatic crack of thunder. Your phone is worthy of the charger.
- Web shooter — Thwip! Your phone just shot a web at the nearest power outlet.
- Hero landing impact — That deep, cinematic boom when a hero lands from a height. Your phone has arrived at the charger.
Comedy & sitcoms
These work best when your phone goes off in front of people who get the reference. Instant bonding moment.
- "That's what she said" — The ultimate Michael Scott energy. Works disturbingly well in the context of "plugging in."
- Sad trombone — Wah wah waaaah. Your phone is judging you for letting the battery die again.
- Sitcom laugh track — A quick burst of canned laughter. Your phone thinks charging is hilarious.
- Record scratch — "Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got to 2% battery."
- Dramatic "dun dun" — The two-note sting from crime procedurals. Charging your phone is now a legal matter.
Horror & thriller
For the brave. These are especially effective when your phone charges overnight and you've forgotten what sound you set.
- Psycho strings — Ree ree ree ree! The shower scene energy. Terrifying at 2 AM when you plug in your phone on the nightstand.
- Creaky door — A slow, ominous creak. Something is entering... the charging state.
- Jump scare sting — A sudden, sharp orchestral hit. You will forget you set this and it will get you eventually.
- Evil whisper — A barely audible whisper. Unsettling. Not recommended if you charge your phone in a dark bedroom.
- Ominous heartbeat — A slow, heavy thump. Your phone is alive. It's charging. It's waiting.
Classic cinema
Timeless sound effects that every movie fan will recognize instantly.
- Wilhelm scream — The most famous scream in movie history, used in hundreds of films. Your phone is terrified of the charger.
- Movie projector click — The warm, mechanical sound of a film projector starting up. Nostalgic and distinctive.
- Dramatic orchestral hit — A single, powerful orchestra sting. The kind that plays when the hero makes a dramatic entrance.
- Spy theme riff — A quick, jazzy guitar lick. Your phone is on a covert mission to reach 100%.
- Western showdown whistle — The iconic Ennio Morricone-style whistle. Your phone and the charger are about to duel.
How to set your movie charging sound
All of these sounds are available in Vocalcord:
- Download Vocalcord from the App Store.
- Browse the movie & TV category or search for a specific sound.
- Tap to preview, then set it up in one tap.
- Plug in and enjoy the show.
For the full setup walkthrough, see our complete guide to changing your iPhone charging sound.