RayK
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Here's a couple of photos showing my Model 3 fob (inside a neoprene case) and one for a Honda.How big are they relative to a normal cars key fob?
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Here's a couple of photos showing my Model 3 fob (inside a neoprene case) and one for a Honda.How big are they relative to a normal cars key fob?
99% of “statistics” posted on the internet are made up on the spot.
Why would one need the fob? There’s the card option. I admit I’ve had to use it occasionally, annoyingly. I have a simple ID wallet with my Tesla card immediately behind my driver’s license. I can slam that against the side post and I’m in, without taking it out of my wallet!
A fob wouldn’t be so simple. I often wonder why when it doesn’t open for me does it have to be raining and my hands are full!
99% of “statistics” posted on the internet are made up on the spot.
You're both wrong. It's 93.164%. It's true because it's to the third decimal place.I heard it was 87% of statistics.
For me, that's one of those things where if they had provided it by default, I probably would use it. For an additional $150, I passed because there wasn't a compelling reason for me to get one. Same goes for Homelink. I use it because it came with my car. I would not have paid $300 to have it added post-sale.The keyfob should be free. There I said it.
I heard it was 87% of statistics.
>>The keyfob should be free.
Yes, and floor mats, frunk mats, usb phone charger cables, homelink...etc.
You're both wrong. It's 93.164%. It's true because it's to the third decimal place.
What kind of phone are you using? I'm using an iphone Xs and the only issue I've had is sometimes I can't open the car when my phone is in my back pocket. That's because my body is blocking the bluetooth signal so I just rotate my body slightly towards the car and then it can communicate with the car. Also, I haven't experienced any issues opening the frunk, you don't even have to open the app to do it. you can open the frunk from the widget or just press down on the app for a few seconds. see screen shotWhile I don't have the keyfob yet I do think it's very useful and I might get it in the future. Especially for unlocking the frunk it's great. This is just not possible with keycard and very annoying with the phone app. I've had no issues yet with my phone though so I really like that for just getting into the car. But opening the frunk is my only real annoyance with phone as key.
What kind of phone are you using? I'm using an iphone Xs and the only issue I've had is sometimes I can't open the car when my phone is in my back pocket. That's because my body is blocking the bluetooth signal so I just rotate my body slightly towards the car and then it can communicate with the car. Also, I haven't experienced any issues opening the frunk, you don't even have to open the app to do it. you can open the frunk from the widget or just press down on the app for a few seconds. see screen shot
You realilk
You do realize that you could put the keycard in your pocket like a fob right? And it's much less noticeable in your pocket than a thick fob (and never needs a battery replacement). I put the rfid chip from 1 of my key cards into my watch and and that's the most convenient backup ever.
Are you using an IOS or an Android phone? I'm thinking there might be a difference.Whatever you want to think. 100% of the time if my app isn't running in the background the car will not open.
I like NOT having keys/fob etc in my pocket. I’ll put up with minor issues with my phone app.I heard it was 87% of statistics.
I like NOT having keys/fob etc in my pocket. I’ll put up with minor issues with my phone app.
ios. as noted it might be different in android but i'm very confident for IOS.Are you using an IOS or an Android phone? I'm thinking there might be a difference.
I initially had lots of issues with my phone unlocking our Model 3, until I came across a post a week or so ago that made me realize the "it doesn't work through your butt" issue. Since then I haven't had any problems with my phone key, it was all due to my years long habit of just leaving my phone in my back pocket until I opened the door to the car.
However - I do still have an issue, just want to make sure I am not missing anything:
We keep all of our cars in the garage. At home, in the garage, there is no need for them to be locked. Prior to the Model 3, any car we had used a fob, and simply touching the handle locked / unlocked. If we were not at home, we just touch the handle when leaving the car and it locks. At home we do nothing, and that makes going into the garage and getting into any car at any time easy, because the car is not locked.
With teh 3 it seems the two options are: use auto lock or don't use auto lock. If we don't use auto lock and have no fob, then it becomes a chore to have to manually lock the car with the phone when anywhere but the house. If we do use auto lock, then the car locks itself which is convenient. But - it also does that when in the garage, making it to where if I decide to get into the car for any reason at home, I need to go grab my phone before I do so. I still forget to to do this and go all the way out to the garage and then can't get into the car.
Unless I am missing another option (doesn't seem like the 3 will lock / unlock by touching the door handle), I do prefer the "keyfob / touch the door handle" setup because then I choose when I want to lock or unlock the car (and its easy), and I can leave the cars unlocked in the garage.
It'd be nice if you could make an exception to auto lock when at home, like you do with Sentry mode. Any other ideas?
I used my phone as a key for a while, but it failed often enough that every time I approached or left the car, I wondered if it would work.
I got the fob and I prefer it for these reasons:
- I don't use BT for anything else, so I can turn it off. I can also kill the app since I don't use it that often. Saves power.
- The car doesn't lock itself in the garage. It was annoying to walk out to the car to grab something and realize I need my phone because it's locked.
- Unlocking the frunk only takes 2 taps and I can do it by feel from outside the pocket. No need to reach into my pocket to grab the fob.
- The fob makes summon easy (forward and reverse). Just hold the top button for a couple of seconds and tap front or back. I can also do this by feel.
- I don't have to start the app which requires unlocking the phone, opening the tesla app, waiting for it to connect to the car, then hitting the button. These steps are ok for things I don't do that often like changing the charge level, but not for opening the frunk (though I guess the frunk unlock doesn't require OTA connection to the car so is a bit faster).
They key card is an ok backup but isn't practical enough especially considering there is no card reader on the passenger side.