Some fobs still come with a separate metal key or one that stores inside the fob. Those keys will need to be cut, and they typically come with embedded chips that must be programmed to work with a ...

I did a similar thing about 10 years ago. I used the key fob and soldered it to an Arduino, placed that in the car. Additionally I added a small wireless module, IIRC it was a XRF serial module.

If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 2012 Toyota RAV4 with keyless entry and keyless ignition. If the battery in the key fob dies, and I’m not at home where I can grab the spare key, how do I start the car ...

Your car's key fob is totally hackable, but there's a simple way prevent potential break-ins and theft. Skip to Main Content View our Bluesky Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

Meantime, if your dealer tells you have to wait for a second key fob, ask if you can at least get a metal, second key to open the car, which most Toyota dealers are now doing. That way you don't ...

And it's reportedly 100% safe. To make a long story short, holding the key fob to your your head turns it into a temporary antenna, taking whatever signal was present and amplifying it.

They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital ...

Just clip the fob on your keys or kids and stop worrying (so much). XYFindit.com, a San Diego company, raised more than $200,000 through Kickstarter to produce small Bluetooth tracking tags in a ...

As long as drivers have possession of a key fob, the car starts with the push of a button. As we reported a couple of years ago, that's been a helpful tool for car thieves.

Anyway, this list is where I finally get to give you my key fob hot takes for every major OEM selling cars in America, and you can give me yours in the comments below. Let’s have some fun!