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Faraday Pouch
Any thoughts on subject item to protect the passive signal from the fobs?
https://www.amazon.ca/Faraday-GICENT...zcF9hdGY&psc=1
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I have one.
Seems to work well enough. If the keys are in the pouch I can't open the drivers door. |
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Seems to be redundant with new keys as they switch off when untouched.
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From this site: https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...ut-bmw-key-fob "CAN MY BMW KEY BE HACKED? As it's responsible for protecting your vehicle, your BMW's remote key fob was designed with security in mind. A sophisticated system means that your vehicle will only unlock when receiving a unique identifying signal from your fob, and the expected signal constantly changes. This makes it all but impossible for a third-party to hack your vehicle or clone your key. In fact, most criminals won't even try to hack your key or break the security system. The more common threat is a third-party getting within range of your key fob, for example by sitting at the next table. In this case, it's possible to use a signal amplifier to broadcast the identifying signal from your key to an accomplice at your vehicle, who can then use the signal to access your BMW. In these situations, some people prefer to keep their fob in signal-blocking pouch, which means a key fob power amplifier will not be able to detect your fob. The standard BMW key case does not include this feature, and is made only to protect your fob from scratches. However, if you lose a key and worry that it will fall into wrong hands you can use the service of a key fob deactivation, which will block the key fob in the memory of the car to make it useless. Key fob deactivation can be done either by the dealer or our technicians."
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Ah so you’re considering getting one to walk around with, not just to keep at home?
I guess that will make it more secure, but then you lose the practicality of keeping the fob in your pocket and using comfort access. You’ll always need to remove it from the pouch when getting close/in the car… not sure the loss of convenience is warranted in this case. The biggest threat is people who get close to your door at home and amplify the signal from the fob to start your car and go. It seems that doesn’t happen with these new fobs. |
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With the economy in its current heading and crime being on the rise, I just wanted to bring us together to consider all angles. I am on the fence on getting a Faraday pouch. They seem cheap but I am simply not convinced it is warranted for my lifestyle but wanted other points of view on this.
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When considering “lifestyle”, we need to also remember we live in Canada. For example, the “door lock when car moves” is a feature the ROW and some of our friends in the US appreciate, because robbers gain access to your car while you’re sitting at a red light, and you’re either kidnapped or robbed at gunpoint. So having the doors locked is a safety/security feature. It isn’t a thing for us. I believe the same for fob scalpers while on the go. It’s certainly not unheard of while the fob is home and your car is in the driveway (not where I live, but it happens in Toronto, for example), since people will go silently during the night and try that. For that use case apparently the faraday cage/pouch seems not to be needed with the new fob, which is good news. |
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I made two suggestions to BMW about CA. Firstly, it should be able to be deactivated in iDrive so those that don't want it can switch it off. Secondly, all cars, whether they have CA fitted or not should have the same door handles. The different door handles fitted to CA cars is an open invitation for someone to target them for a relay theft. If a CA fitted car could not be distinguished in this way it would make life so much more difficult for potential thieves. Needless to say BMW has taken no notice of either suggestion.
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