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Smart Car Key Security Features Smart keys communicate with your vehicle continuously regardless of whether it's inside your pocket or on your desk. They communicate with each other using radiofrequency waves. When the smart key is within the range of the computer in your car recognizes and verifies the rolling code projected from the key fob prior to starting the vehicle. This helps to deter thieves. Security Many drivers are skeptical about giving control of their vehicle to a digital key on a smartphone with security being among the main concerns. The good news is that a smart key has many of the same features as a traditional car fob. Smart keys, for instance, utilize fingerprint recognition to unlock and lock doors. To access the feature, the driver has to place their finger on the sensor near the door handle or the lock button (depending on the car's configuration). This is similar to how a tablet or smartphone with a fingerprint scanner embedded works. A smart key can also help protect cars by not sending the exact same frequency signal repeatedly. If a key sent the same signal every time it locked the door remotely or opened the trunk, this could let thieves who are adept at technology to connect vehicles to hot wires and take them away. Thankfully, this is not an issue because smart keys emit a distinct encrypted signal each time an opening is made on a door or the trunk is remotely opened. Smart keys can also help prevent cars being stolen at gas stations and other parking areas. Smart keys send a low-frequency signal that can only be picked up by nearby smart keys, not by objects or individuals that are not within the vehicle. This signal can be detected at a distance of 10 cm from a smart key. Therefore, it is impossible to steal your vehicle simply by taking a transmission. Convenience Smart keys eliminate the need to search through your pockets for keys or to lock your car with remote. Instead, simply tap your phone in the app to unlock the car or start the engine, and then drive away! In contrast to traditional key fobs which transmit a low-power signal smart keys connect to your vehicle via radiofrequency waves. The key fob has an encrypted chip that the antenna inside your vehicle detects. If you are within the proximity to your vehicle, it will unlock the doors and start the engine. Certain smart keys also store settings for the steering wheel, mirrors, and seat. You can then alter them by pressing a single button. This feature is becoming more popular, and a greater number of automakers are adding this to their vehicles. The market for smart keys in the automotive industry is growing rapidly due to the rising demand for safety and security features. These features decrease the wear and tear of a car's ignition system and ensure that the driver is the only person who is able to stop or start the engine. Smart keys also alert the driver when the battery is not fully charged and make it more difficult for thieves to take the car. Certain systems allow you to open the door from a distance if the battery of your smart key runs out. However, it's best to have a spare mechanical key in your wallet or else safe. Autonomy Certain smart key systems function without a key fob that is in the pockets of drivers. Instead, they function by pressing the trunk release or door handle. These systems can be activated when a sensor detects the proximity of the driver. The idea is to avoid pressing a key fob while driving, allowing drivers to focus on driving safely and in a secure manner. The technology is already present in some luxury vehicles and it's becoming popular among major automakers who are trying to keep pace with customer demand. This feature is helpful, but it can also be risky if someone does not remove the key fob from their pocket before entering or leaving the vehicle. This is because smart key fob s emit an low-frequency signal which can be picked up by another device that could open the doors or pop the trunk. It's a tactic referred to as a relay attack and it has been used by thieves with a technological advantage to steal vehicles from motorists at fuel stations, as well as parking garages. However, all smart key systems have a backup method for opening and re-starting the vehicle in the event that the battery fails. The driver typically has to place the dead key fob into a slot or hold it in a specific area in the cockpit to trigger an emergency starting system, which typically involves an inductive coil that transmits energy from the key to the car. Safety The smart key has an integrated security feature that will lock your vehicle when you leave. It can also shut off the engine and unlock the trunk if you have left your keys inside. This will prevent you from being locked out of your car in a hazardous location or when you are running an errand. Smart key fobs can communicate with vehicles through radiofrequency signals, which is different from conventional keys. While it is crucial to be aware that your vehicle isn't spying on your, the fact that the key fob sends these signals allows a criminal to intercept them and gain control over the vehicle. Open Road Auto Group explains that traditional key fobs send out the same frequency signal every time they open the door or remotely pop the trunk. This means that a criminal with a technological edge could potentially penetrate the system and take your vehicle. Smart car keys, however, put out an encrypted signal each time they are used. This makes them difficult to penetrate and more difficult to be exploited by smart thieves. Some vehicles allow you to start the car by walking up to it, pressing the button. These systems, in contrast to conventional models that require you insert and turn the keys, are powered by key fob batteries. The key fob sends an alert to your car's antenna, telling it that you're within. The vehicle will then activate the power doors and begin its engine.