Colmo ceramic key ring

[tk1971]

I just found this while browsing for Y accessories.

Tesla Model 3 Key Ring Custom Ceramic Ring Made By Model 3 Key Card DIY Key Card | eBay

It’s made with the RFID extracted from a Tesla key card then put into a zirconia ceramic ring. At 7mm wide it’s bigger than the wedding band I wear. I’m going to give it a try.

I’ll report back when I receive it.

 

[mgraff]

one ring to rule them all lol....

 

[Kuro Houou]

It is a very cool idea. Would love to hear what you think when you get it! 7mm isn't bad, my wedding ring is 6mm roughly I believe.. gotta love the stock photo's they photochop the ring onto people lol... can't just get a couple pictures of it on real people

 

[NY_Rob]

Nice idea, you could also just hang it off your regular key ring if you don't like wearing things on your body.

 

[RichAZ/CapeCod]

Neat idea. Looked at the web-site, but no explanation as to who the RFID chip is transferred to the ring (if that's how it even works). Or is the ring just a "blank" which is connected to the Tesla just like a blank FOB or new card?

Rich

 

[tk1971]

Neat idea. Looked at the web-site, but no explanation as to who the RFID chip is transferred to the ring (if that's how it even works). Or is the ring just a "blank" which is connected to the Tesla just like a blank FOB or new card?

Rich

Check out this video. It's certainly not a new idea.

 

[BluestarE3]

Or one can take this to the next logical step and simply embed the "chip" and antenna under the skin of an arm and dispense with carrying or wearing a key altogether. After all, it's not as if one would forget to bring their arm with them for a drive.

Tesla Model 3 owner unlocks car with her arm after implanting RFID chip in it

 

[RichAZ/CapeCod]

Thank you tk1971 I learned something new!

Rich

 

[Raiders]

I don't understand the need for something like this. Most people regularly carry their phones on them nowadays which works as your key. From that video, you need to touch the door with the actual ring....this seems like an unnecessary extra step vs. walking up with your phone in your pocket and simply opening the door.

 

[frankvb]

I don't understand the need for something like this. Most people regularly carry their phones on them nowadays which works as your key. From that video, you need to touch the door with the actual ring....this seems like an unnecessary extra step vs. walking up with your phone in your pocket and simply opening the door.

I think it's more of an alternative for always carrying a key card with you, which you need to do as otherwise you won't be able to drive when your phone runs out of power or crashes etc.

 

[BluestarE3]

I don't understand the need for something like this. Most people regularly carry their phones on them nowadays which works as your key. From that video, you need to touch the door with the actual ring....this seems like an unnecessary extra step vs. walking up with your phone in your pocket and simply opening the door.

Maybe some people don't have a reliable phone or they don't want to carry a phone with them whenever they drive or they just like the novelty of having a magic ring? For me, the phone app works very reliably and I always carry my phone with me whenever I drive anyway. The ring is just a key card in a different form and has the same functionality and limitations (e.g., no walk-away-lock). I already carry a key card in my wallet for backup and I don't wear any jewelry, so the ring isn't something useful or appealing to me. Also, if I'm going to spend $120 for this ring, I might as well spend $30 more to get the key fob which offers more functionality, including passive unlock.

Everyone has different values, needs and situations, so if this ring is useful, meaningful and worth the cost, by all means get one. It's certainly a creative solution and not as drastic as the body implant.

 

[Raiders]

I guess it's no different than Star Wars nerds buying crazy expensive light sabers.

 

[tk1971]

I guess it's no different than Star Wars nerds buying crazy expensive light sabers.

A true Jedi makes their own.

 

[tk1971]

I received the ring. I didn't realize that it had to ship from China as the listing on the auction showed the location as Portland.

As expected, it was easy to add to my key list, but the car needs an active key card to add new key cards.

This will be perfect for boogie boarding when I don't have the ability to carry neither my phone nor my key card with me into the water.

Here's a pic:

Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr

What do you think? Hand model worthy?

 

[Jacopa]

I received the ring. I didn't realize that it had to ship from China as the listing on the auction showed the location as Portland.

As expected, it was easy to add to my key list, but the car needs an active key card to add new key cards.

This will be perfect for boogie boarding when I don't have the ability to carry neither my phone nor my key card with me into the water.

Here's a pic:

Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr

What do you think? Hand model worthy?

George Costanza has nothing on you!

 

[BluestarE3]

This will be perfect for boogie boarding when I don't have the ability to carry neither my phone nor my key card with me into the water.

OK, this legitimately answers the question why one would need a ring key instead of just using a phone, card or fob.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

Wife and I both got one but we ordered the ones from Georgia. They work well. I don’t always have my cell phone with me and almost never have the App running. I wear the ring 7/24. Handy. Cheap. The ones from Georgia are made from wood. Company is called CNICK

Never, not ever did I think I would be posting naked pictures of my hand on a Tesla forum...although my hand is clearly sexier than the TK1971's.

One edit. Found the link.

https://www.teslaring.com/

 

[Kuro Houou]

Thanks for the pictures, this seems pretty cool and like others have said, never have to worry about forgetting your wallet or phone. Would make a good birthday present

 

[tk1971]

Thanks for the pictures, this seems pretty cool and like others have said, never have to worry about forgetting your wallet or phone. Would make a good birthday present

Hope your significant other is on the forum too. There, fixed it for you.

 

[Kuro Houou]

Hope your significant other is on the forum too. There, fixed it for you.

LOL, it's a reminder for myself to ask for it, wife wouldn't be caught dead on a car forum