View Poll Results: Would you use an iPhone app in place of your key fob?
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30.30%
Probably
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5
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15
22.73%
No Way
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Would you use an iPhone app that replaced your Key Fob?
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I am a student at the University of Texas at Dallas, and am doing market research for a project. Please let me know if you would purchase an iPhone app to replace your key. No additional installation would be required for your vehicle. You would simply need an iPhone and a Lexus with keyless entry. I simply need to know if this is something that would interest the Lexus consumer.
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I think iPhone/Smartphone apps will help make it easier to access a lot of other electronic devices, including cars.
For example, the MINI e Scooter concept uses it.
An iPhone is used as the key and console and Nav system.
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Connect it to a Bluetooth-enabled helmet, and you're good to go! Voice-activated Navigation and phone calls!!!
For example, the MINI e Scooter concept uses it.
An iPhone is used as the key and console and Nav system.
![](http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/09/bmw_mini_scooterimg.jpg)
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Connect it to a Bluetooth-enabled helmet, and you're good to go! Voice-activated Navigation and phone calls!!!
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The issue for me is: What's the point? I would still have to carry around a key chain for my other keys, so why not just keep carrying my FOB on the key chain? Not to mention I'm screwed if my phone battery dies, freezes, breaks, I lose my phone, etc...
If I didn't have to carry around other keys than it would be a great idea, but I don't think it would be practical for a lot of people.
If I didn't have to carry around other keys than it would be a great idea, but I don't think it would be practical for a lot of people.
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well with a smartkey i wouldnt need to do anything, with an iphone app, id have to take it out and open the app? not good for unlocking the car, but good for checking the status of the car
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As a replacement for the key, I would fear something happen to the phone and I would be SOL.
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As long as my factory key still worked, absolutely. Cell phones are more easily lost than keys. Also, my cell needs to be charged a LOT, can't rely on it 100%. There has to be a backup option.
I have yet to own a car that's newer than 2001 so correct me if I'm wrong, but a car with no keyhole makes me nervous. If the battery (car or fob) dies, how do I get in?
I have yet to own a car that's newer than 2001 so correct me if I'm wrong, but a car with no keyhole makes me nervous. If the battery (car or fob) dies, how do I get in?
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Maybe but probably not. A key fob isn't that big, and our cars are keyless so I don't need to press the unlock alarm button or insert a key to start it so I don't find it a big enough convience to replace. Now, if it was just a secondary tool where I lost my keys or something, sure.
As for lowering your windows when it is hot, you can already do that with your key fob. Just hold down the unlock button and your windows and moonroof will open. The longer you hold it, the more it will open until it is completely open.
As for lowering your windows when it is hot, you can already do that with your key fob. Just hold down the unlock button and your windows and moonroof will open. The longer you hold it, the more it will open until it is completely open.