Adventure Key - NFC wristband

[MountainDad]

I would like to see a means to lock and immobilize the vehicle, while leaving the vehicle key inside.

A great way to do this would be to have an NFC enabled passive key, say on a rugged, waterproof (100m) watch-like wristband, which is used to lock the vehicle, immobilize it, and temporarily deactivate the vehicle key such that if someone breaks in and gets hold of the actual key, than can't steal the vehicle.

I would use this when out hiking/backpacking/biking/kayaking/etc. - I don't want to take the chance that I'll lose the actual key, so I want to be able to keep it on my body.

I don't want this to be something rechargeable - it should be totally passive. It should be able to survive smacking on rocks, being frozen, getting soaked, etc.

On my Land Rover, this works by first closing all of the doors and windows, and then holding the key up to a particular point on the vehicle within a certain time limit. The vehicle then locks and arms the security system. To open the vehicle, I first press the trunk button, and within a certain time limit, I hold the wristband up to the same point on the vehicle, and it unlocks and disarms the security system.

 

[dreamweaver]

Yes and for when you are scuba diving. Electronics really don’t like the depth so ideally whatever the solution is it will be simple and invulnerable. Also being able to lock your phone in the car and not have it open is required.

Welcome to the community.

 

[Latrant]

All these electronic solutions are fine until you roll your kayak or slip down a rockface and find yourself swimming in a swift mountain stream. My Toyotas have a slim little metal key that normally resides in the fob, but can fit in the key pocket of a tank suit, and will stay with you unless you go skinny-dipping. Its simplicity and invulnerability makes it a better solution.

Can’t Scout just put a keypad external to the B pillar and we can type in a code? Worked on my 1995 Explorer for 15 years.

 

[Latrant]

My 2024 Lincoln offers keyless entry functionality via a key fob or by utilizing an iPhone or Apple Watch as a key. To initiate start, simply press the Push to Start button located in the dashboard.

However, it is important to note that using the iPhone as a key can significantly drain its battery. To mitigate this issue, I employ a feature that involves placing the key fob in the center console and locking the doors using the concealed keypad situated within the driver’s door B-pillar area. Upon doing so, the key fob within the vehicle becomes disabled and locked in the console. To regain access to the vehicle, simply use the hidden keypad to enter a code, unlocking the car, console, and reactivating the key fob.

I think this is a good solution. Hope it deactivates ‘phone as a key’ so that the phone can be locked in the vehicle too. Of course, you can always turn off the phone.

 

[dreamweaver]

I think this is a good solution. Hope it deactivates ‘phone as a key’ so that the phone can be locked in the vehicle too. Of course, you can always turn off the phone.

I no longer use PAAK because it is not reliable and drains my phone battery quite quickly.

 

[J Alynn]

Can’t Scout just put a keypad external to the B pillar and we can type in a code? Worked on my 1995 Explorer for 15 years.

As long as it’s virtually invisible because I hate the way those look on the fords and Lincoln’s.

 

[dreamweaver]

As long as it’s virtually invisible because I hate the way those look on the fords and Lincoln’s.

The keypads on the Lincoln's in the B-pillar are really like small touch screens invisible until you touch the area then they go back asleep. No rubber push buttons.

 

[J Alynn]

The keypads on the Lincoln's in the B-pillar are really like small touch screens invisible until you touch the area then they go back asleep. No rubber push buttons.

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Not terrible. I guess I’ve only seen them lit so always assumed they were more visible than they really are

 

[THil08]

I think I would rather a finger print scanner, simplistic and it would be a similar set up to doing the old iPhone fingerprint scanner. And then everyone in the family can use it, but make the glass matte so people can’t snag your fingerprint.

 

[dreamweaver]

I think I would rather a finger print scanner, simplistic and it would be a similar set up to doing the old iPhone fingerprint scanner. And then everyone in the family can use it, but make the glass matte so people can’t snag your fingerprint.

Everyone in the family can use a code. As a matter of fact they can all have their own code, up to five plus factory code.

 

[THil08]

Everyone in the family can use a code. As a matter of fact they can all have their own code, up to five plus factory code.

I would rather a nice clean simple thing. Not flashy numbers. Thats my opinion.

 

[dleepnw]

Have this for my R1T and its pretty awesome. The only issue with the one Rivian designed that its not as secure as Id like it to be. If you're going to be on an adventure, that could mean you're out in the middle of nowhere and the last thing you want is for that wristband to fall off.
If Scout offers this, hopefully the latching mechanism is better.

 

[LastDayScout]

As long as it’s virtually invisible because I hate the way those look on the fords and Lincoln’s.

Agreed

 

[cyure]

Agreed

I keep seeing posts about this and if it is offered I hope it is an option. This is not something I would need.

 

[dreamweaver]

I keep seeing posts about this and if it is offered I hope it is an option. This is not something I would need.

If offered it would most likely be a higher trim level or optional package.

 

[cyure]

If offered it would most likely be a higher trim level or optional package.

I’m really hoping the vehicle is a la carte and we can pick and choose our options. I know that’s not likely but I hate having to buy a bunch of stuff in a package I don’t want just to get the one or two features I do want.

 

[J Alynn]

Have this for my R1T and its pretty awesome. The only issue with the one Rivian designed that its not as secure as Id like it to be. If you're going to be on an adventure, that could mean you're out in the middle of nowhere and the last thing you want is for that wristband to fall off.
If Scout offers this, hopefully the latching mechanism is better.

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My hang up with this is I don’t want to wear a bracelet. The ring option I’d buy into as my wedding band is now silicone. Just me though. I’m still cool with fob too as I carry a few keys too