Key Fob first look photos (with keychain tab / pull accessories)

[WD.]

I find it interesting they have a button for the Traveler rear lift gate. Not sure what the point/use would be with the swing out tire carrier that has to be opened manually first. The Terra would make sense for the tailgate jut not sure about the Traveler unless they somehow make the tire carrier automatically swing out.

 

[VolInGa]

As long as it is smaller than the enormous switch blade key Jeep still uses.

 

[Chuckles]

I find it interesting they have a button for the Traveler rear lift gate. Not sure what the point/use would be with the swing out tire carrier that has to be opened manually first. The Terra would make sense for the tailgate jut not sure about the Traveler unless they somehow make the tire carrier automatically swing out.

It's probable not every Traveler will have an external tire carrier. We don't know if it's an option or part of a package yet. The base model may have the spare mounted inside or underneath, although the Harvester option would likely make packaging a tire underneath difficult. Time will tell.

 

[Noplacelikeloam]

Apple Car Key, just going to leave this here.

By 2027 I assume both Apple and Android will have robust car key technologies. They should just use that and have a fob as a backup.

 

[JesseS]

The fob for my wife's Prius isn't to big, and has a 10' range, so just the act of grabbing the door handle unlocks the door, and just a button push starts the car, hers never leaves her purse. I tell you what is huge, the fob for my Ford Ranger, like lugging a brick around in my pocket,

 

[2star]

Well. Looks like a fob.

something built into my phone would be pretty nice to have. An app that is always ready so I can just walk up to my car and start it without having to do anything else

Like a digital key? That would be cool.

 

[2star]

Thankfully they went with something smaller. Looks pretty good. Hopefully they can do a bit better with the keyfob and PAAK reliability than what Rivian launched with.

I like the key fob that Rivian created that was a bracelet. That would be nice, especially for those who like to run.

 

[JPekor]

Ford Lightning’s fob is massive, but you simply don’t need to carry the fob AT ALL because it can stay in your vehicle (out of sight obviously) then you simply punch in your numeric code in the door panel to unlock your door, hop in and press the start button……as your key is already there…..so there is nothing to really ever loose.

That may be patented by Ford, so the point may be moot.

Facial recognition software on the vehicle, could be a thing to unlock a vehicle. Rain or dirt would obviously distort an image, so if the camera is under a panel that keeps rain and mud/dirt out……I suggest an easy one the CHARGING PORT AREA……then no one has to carry anything (the key can stay in the vehicle out of site).

Since 360 degree cameras are available, that can be done with existing technology, or maybe even voice recognition software from a certain distance. While this may seem superficially expensive, remember in 2024 any new key fob is $300+.

Scoot could get away with giving only one key fob if face or voice recognition software was used.

I didn’t like carrying a key fob in 2011, but by the time 2027 rolls around….if I have to, it better have multiple purposes if I am to lug it around, like a magnesium flint fire starter, and/or a small pocketknifethat would add to the outdoors appeal.

Scout I hope this gets elevated on this one, as the chance to smash it out of the park with almost cost neutral technology or materials is around.

I love the combo on my ford. Can’t imagine carrying a fob.