What is a key fob, anyway? A key fob is a small remote device that allows you to control a keyless system. With a key fob, you don’t need an actual key to get into your car. The key fob uses radio ...

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Storing your digital car keys on your iPhone is a simple process, as long as you have a compatible device and a vehicle that supports this feature.

Your car is always listening. Not for your voice, like the Amazon Echo or Siri, but for an electronic signal, such as the coded "unlock" signal from your electronic key fob. If it's a newer car model, ...

Your car's key fob could have hidden features that you never knew existed. Motorists may be able to personalise their driving experience with the press of a button on their car's key fob, thanks to a ...

Sometimes the anticipation of doing something is as exciting as actually doing it. It's easy to forget that your interaction with a car always starts outside of it, with the key. The key serves as an ...

If you need a replacement Ford Escape key fob, you'll find plenty of available options. With this guide, we narrow the field by reviewing the top-rated key fobs for this popular compact crossover ...

My very first car was a 1997 Subaru Forester and all it came with was a simple turn key that both started the car and unlocked the door. But keys have come a long way since even my early driving days.

Your car is always listening. Not for your voice, like the Amazon Echo or Siri, but for an electronic signal, such as the coded “unlock” signal from your electronic key fob. If it’s a newer car model, ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

Always-on key fobs present a severe weakness of your car's security. As long as your keys are in range, anyone can open the car, and the system will think it's you. That's why newer car models won't ...

Your car is always listening. Not for your voice, like the Amazon Echo or Siri, but for an electronic signal, such as the coded "unlock" signal from your electronic key fob. If it's a newer car model, ...