It might not occur to you that your car's key fob has more uses than simply opening and locking your car doors. After all, that was the original purpose behind the invention of keyless entry: so that ...

When it comes to the panic button on your key fob, you probably fall into one of two camps. You either know it's there but have never used it beyond the occasional accidental press, or you've used it ...

A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device ...

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, ...

If you need a Chevy HHR key fob programmer, do some research before buying. Today, car keys are very secure. Many car keys come in key fobs rather than mechanical keys. When you press a button on your ...

I chose to include the Tesla Model X's autological key fob because of its unique button arrangement. The key looks like a Model X, and to open either of the rear falcon doors, users just click the ...

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, ...

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, ...