Making The Smart Key Safer

A video that shows how to make ur smart key a little more secure if you feel the need. I was also scoping out the cement tacoma in the video. Looks like a nice one.

https://youtu.be/3Wmr1VPU8cw

 

Cool video. Saw this mentioned a few times here on TW, but the video explains a lot more!

 

Nice!

 

First, don't put your keyring on the door key! Put the key ring on the corner of the fob body, where it is supposed to go.

 

If transmitter is turned off, how do you start the vehicle?

 

So fob needs to be turned off after every use?

 

There is not. My mother drove 300 km in my dads venza before realizing she left the fob in her purse, in the house. She's kinda oblivious.

 

Yep. Kinda clunky. Better off throwing your keys in a Faraday cage every time u get home.

 

I was going on a 800 mile road trip. I went out and started the car and realized I forgot something inside. Unlocked the door with my keys and set them in the usual place on the mantle. Grabbed what I needed and walked out the garage door. Hopped in the car and drove off. Luckily my daughter was sleeping in the back seat when I went to get gas halfway into the trip so I kept the car running while I pumped. Put my hands in my pockets while it pumped and realized I didn't have my keys. This was in a VW that only alerts you the first time the door is closed with the engine running that there is no key present and the reminder only shows for about 30 seconds.

 

Foil would work, I think.
I have an RFID wallet, but key fob is too thick.
Chrysler also uses a wireless fob, but range is much shorter, maybe 10 feet or so?

 

You should get the Lexus key card for your wallet.

 

I think I will do just that, once I have my truck. I am still waiting for my Taco. At this point I think it will be a 2022 model.

PS I also found RFID blockers for smart keys, for anyone interested:

Faraday Bags - RFID Blocking Key Fob Protector | Portable Signal Blocker, Upgraded Faraday Bag, Carbon Fiber Black

https://www.amazon.com/Faraday-Blocking-Organizer-Die-Casting-Aluminium/dp/B08199FC8Y

 

That was my take after watching the video.