Car Key Technology and the Future

Posted on: January 20th, 2017 by Nelson Shane No Comments

Getting ready to leave your home for work after a long weekend, you make sure you have your coffee and lunch. You go to grab your car keys at the basket near your front door, but they are nowhere to be found. Frantically searching for them, you realize you must’ve lost them at some point over the weekend.

This situation might feel familiar. Or, maybe, instead of losing your car key, your electronic remote stops working. The sound of your vehicle unlocking and the chirp you are used to hearing are absent. Your electronic key needs to be repaired.

At Mike’s Lock Shop, our team of knowledgeable locksmiths is there for all of your car key programming and replacement needs in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. We also believe it is important to educate you and inform you about this technology and where it is heading. Here are some things you need to know about automotive keys and the future of accessing vehicles.

Basic Car Fobs

Basic car keys fobs are the remotes attached to your car key that you put into your ignition. The key fob works as a transmitter that sends a signal to your vehicle’s receiver. This signal contains unique codes that are generated by the remote and understood by your vehicle.

Smart Keys

Smart keys use radio waves to speak to your vehicle’s antennas and work when they are in proximity to the car. Drivers enjoy perks such as unlocking doors and remote ignition without having to use a physical key. Some automobiles unlock by just grabbing the door handle. Features such as opening a car’s trunk by putting your foot under the rear bumper are also a reality. These keys send out a different encrypted signal each time they are used to ward off hackers.

There are some interesting smart key fobs from high-end manufacturers. BMW has one that has a touchscreen and gives options such as air, vehicle service information and more. Jaguar has a waterproof wristband that opens a car, and Tesla’s Model S can be pulled forward and backward with its smart key.

Future Access

Innovation and technological advancement have brought forth different ways of accessing vehicles. Ford announced at CES 2017 that their newer vehicles will work in conjunction with the Amazon Echo device. Drivers will make voice commands to the device’s voice assistant, Alexa, to start their vehicle, turn off a car, lock or unlock the doors and see what the battery power level is. These commands will still work even if the car is miles away from the Amazon Echo. Additionally, Volvo is ridding their newer vehicles of keys and replacing car access with Bluetooth technology that is controlled by a smartphone app.

Whatever automotive key you have, we can replace it or provide you with a new one at an affordable price. Our expert technicians are trained to provide service to the latest technology and will address all of your car key programming needs that you will encounter in Montgomery County and nearby communities.

You can learn more about our automotive key options by calling 215-495-0133 or filling out a contact form today.

TESTIMONIALS

Bucks County Community College

For over 20 years we here at Bucks County Community College have relied on the professionals at Mike’s Lock Shop. Owner, Mike Cogan, and his staff of trained locksmiths have always been there to aid us in any way to assure that all key, lock and door hardware needs are met. Mike has even taken it upon himself to stop by the college to assist us and provide parts along with his knowledge when needed.

Sincerely,
Stan Pembra & Harry Lingerman
Bucks County Community College
Physical Plant / Lock Shop

Inglis House

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all the sales associates at Access Lock Technologies, in particular Nelson Shane and Mike Cogan.  They are always available to assist in any situation, whether it is verifying order information or researching parts.  They provide the best solution to all my lock and/or security issues.  They help to make my job easier!

 

Thank you
Rick DePierri
Maintenance Supervisor

George School

Just wanted to let you know that over the 15 years we have been doing business with your company, we really appreciate your service and commitment to excellence.  You have helped us through many problems and your advice and counsel on parts, equipment and installations has proven to be exactly what we need here at George School.  As you know we have locks and hardware in anywhere from 120 year old buildings to a 3 month old building and you have helped us with it all.  Thanks and I look forward to many more years of excellent service.

Sincerely,
Joseph Nicolosi
Maintenance Supervisor
Michael Olchewsky
Locksmith

Warminster Heights

As Maintenance Director of Warminster Heights I’ve been dealing with Mike’s Lock Shop for over twenty years. These guys have been my life saver on many projects. Truly the best lock shop in the area.

Thank you,

Pete Croak
Maintenance Director

Nappen & Associates

Nappen & Associates is pleased to be partnering with Access Lock Technologies as our preferred locksmith.  From the beginning, Mike Cogan met with us to determine our needs and develop a strategy to change the locks on our buildings as new tenants take occupancy.  He and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and very personable.  They have met our sometimes last minute needs without missing a beat.  We can count on them being on time and always prepared.  We have even referred our tenants to them as the needs arises.

Thanks,

Jo Ann Bynon
Property Management Coordinator

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