The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.

This seemingly magic process was accomplished via a short-range radio transmitter integrated into the key fob. The fob sends a signal to a receiver inside the vehicle that disarms the car’s lock ...

Bad actors don't have to physically steal your key fob to get into your car — they just need a transmitter and amplifier. These devices can simulate your key fob being near the vehicle even when ...

In the U.S. and Japan, the tiny transmitter in the key fob typically uses a frequency of 315 MHz; in Europe, 433.92 and 868 MHz are commonly used. One important factor in the development and ...

consult your owner’s manual for the recommended battery type and instructions for opening your key fob. Next, open the key fob to replace the battery. Opening the key fob varies by key design: If the ...

And problems with keyless fobs appear to be increasingly common for motorists, as technology has shifted the market away from the traditional metal key and lock. In fact, online searches for 'why ...

At Black Hat 2022, security researchers show they can unlock some vehicles by replaying old key fob commands. It's not supposed to be this easy. Since my start in 2008, I've covered a wide variety ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — You’re rushing to work, the gym, or the grocery store when it happens — you press your key fob, and nothing. No clicks, no unlock, no start. If your car key fob battery ...