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.

 

[Mousehunter]

Might not be the prettiest - but I love the keypad on my Ford. I can not count how many times per week I am outside (without my keys) and need to grab something in my truck. That said, when I started kayaking, I had a physical key for my truck - and that worked great. My VW still has a hidden physical key-but unfortunately I never managed to find a place that would make me one without the electronic fob attached. Ziplock in a drybag or drybox works-but a lot more effort.

 

[J Alynn]

I hate that when that happens. That’s why I’m old school and have my keys on a lanyard and it’s either around my neck or in my purse. I would just like choices. I would prefer a key fob. I just hope everyone gets as close to what they want as possible.

Those are great options but unfortunately most men rely on a pocket and/or tiny wallet. I test drove a car last weekend, did the routine and 2 miles after I left the dealer I realized I didn’t have my phone. It slide out. Had to go back. I think fob should be stand and then offer an app and a wristband as an option. When I bike the wrist band would be great but 4 days a week of work driving I don’t want to wear a band and if phone dies or there are issues I’m out of luck. I think the fob is good as a base then reasonable price for a second means. I’d love to say Apple Watch but I don’t wear one and don’t like things on my wrist on a daily because I do a lot of drawing and things that a “wrist device” becomes an annoyance. Just need to offer some choices and keep pricing reasonable-IMO

 

[cyure]

Those are great options but unfortunately most men rely on a pocket and/or tiny wallet. I test drove a car last weekend, did the routine and 2 miles after I left the dealer I realized I didn’t have my phone. It slide out. Had to go back. I think fob should be stand and then offer an app and a wristband as an option. When I bike the wrist band would be great but 4 days a week of work driving I don’t want to wear a band and if phone dies or there are issues I’m out of luck. I think the fob is good as a base then reasonable price for a second means. I’d love to say Apple Watch but I don’t wear one and don’t like things on my wrist on a daily because I do a lot of drawing and things that a “wrist device” becomes an annoyance. Just need to offer some choices and keep pricing reasonable-IMO

I’m all for choice! I’m very pro-choice!!

 

[THil08]

Im all for choice. But im more of a pro life person. Like active life style in multiple ways.

 

[climb2man]

Subaru offers an option of have a single button on the trunk in which you push the button in a certain sequence up to 4 pins.

Even that would be nice.

I agree, some option in which I don’t need to carry anything large would be nice

 

[J Alynn]

Subaru offers an option of have a single button on the trunk in which you push the button in a certain sequence up to 4 pins.

Even that would be nice.

I agree, some option in which I don’t need to carry anything large would be nice

Like the idea but can you elaborate-I’ve never heard of or seen this. Is it a single button and your input is like an SOS -short and long hold pushes in a pattern or do you mean something else? Something like that on the frunk would be cool

 

[dreamweaver]

Like the idea but can you elaborate-I’ve never heard of or seen this. Is it a single button and your input is like an SOS -short and long hold pushes in a pattern or do you mean something else? Something like that on the frunk would be cool

This is crazy. The Subaru trunk code programming.

 

[J Alynn]

This is crazy. The Subaru trunk code programming.

Wow. That is really cool. I think the number he chose is a bit crazy and long but love this concept. Also think a small button on fob to activate would be easier than pushing multiple buttons on the fob to activate. This would solve wearing wristbands, visible numeric buttons and possibility of cell phone dying. Something similar to this seems like it would solve the majority of people’s wants and needs

 

[J Alynn]

Wow. That is really cool. I think the number he chose is a bit crazy and long but love this concept. Also think a small button on fob to activate would be easier than pushing multiple buttons on the fob to activate. This would solve wearing wristbands, visible numeric buttons and possibility of cell phone dying. Something similar to this seems like it would solve the majority of people’s wants and needs

And put it on the bottom of drivers side mirror so it’s right at the vehicle door

 

[JAngley]

I have an F150 and the wife has an Explorer both with the key pad and for us it’s a game changer. It’s used weekly at least. I love the way the knobs look on the interior, how cool would it be to have a knob the same style on the door handle or something that you can use like a combination lock but it’s digital.