Most drivers only use their key fob to lock and unlock doors. There's a lot more it can do, and some of these features are genuinely practical.

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 ...

More and more cars are rolling off the lots using key fobs to handle a variety of operations, from simply unlocking the vehicle and remotely starting it up to using a simple button push to have your ...

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Millions of drivers use a key fob to lock and unlock your car. It’s a great feature to have, but keyless entry is only a convenience if you maintain the technology. Sometimes ...

Keyless ignition systems have become so convenient. But as with so many technological advancements comes the inevitable plague... hackers. How did we ever live without keyless-start cars? From not ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thanks to key fobs, hardly any modern cars still need to be manually opened with a key. But what do you do when the battery runs ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.