When the car door lock was introduced, it was the best technology available for the job. The simple lock-and-key system still is standard on many cars. But it comes with a downside: fumbling with keys ...

Remote keyless entry (RKE) has captivated automobile buyers, as evidenced by the popularity of RKE on new automobiles and as an after-market item. This application note provides an overview of RKE ...

Which keyless entry door locks are best? A keyless entry door lock is a simple and sophisticated way to secure your home and control who can enter. In addition, it eliminates the need to keep your ...

Hands-free car entry systems, which typically unlock car doors without requiring the pushing of any buttons when owners are close to their vehicles, provide great convenience. Unfortunately, however, ...

Kenneth Hall April 8, 2008 Comment Now! Scientists from Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) in Germany have revealed a major flaw in vehicle keyless entry systems by demonstrating a new device that can ...

My 08 coupe is giving me a "FOB NOT FOUND" message and won't start at times. After about a week of phone calls, wrecker tows, and a few trips to the dealership, no one could locate any problems. Then, ...

If you're like many modern-day car owners, you're accustomed to calling upon a key fob to control your car's door locks remotely. Even imagining a return to the days of manual door locks seems ...

When I visited Los Angeles this week, I was fortunate enough to rent a brand new Toyota Prius. It’s a great car – not only does the hybrid sip gas, but it also comes with remote keyless entry standard ...

Gone are the days when thieves had to hotwire a car to steal it – now, it can be done in just a few seconds using cheap homemade devices. Chinese researchers have demonstrated an attack on keyless ...