Key fobs are a generally pretty mundane and overlooked piece of automotive paraphernalia. A few decades ago, drivers didn't have a way to remotely unlock their cars, and now it's taken for granted.

Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...

Remember when BMW wanted to charge drivers to use Apple CarPlay? How about the subscription required for the Mercedes EQS’s rear-wheel steering functionality in Europe? It turns out that luxury ...

You park your car, press the lock button on your key fob, and confidently walk away. You assume your vehicle is secure. But what if thieves could bypass your car's security system without even ...

How Does Your Key Fob Work? The key fob uses wireless technology with a frequency of 433 MHz. There are receivers/transmitters on the vehicle and the key, so they can communicate with each other. This ...

Key fob relay attacks let thieves steal keyless cars in 60 seconds using $100 equipment, but Faraday pouches and new tech can ...

A key fob is a small device that helps you engage the security system on a car to gain access and, sometimes, start the car remotely. They come attached with an RFID chip & an antenna inside and use ...

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...

Rivian followed in Tesla's footsteps by delivering its R1 Gen 2 vehicles without a physical key fob. The move was announced months ago, but new owners were still unpleasantly surprised. Although ...