[laozixiazi]

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Is there a way to reduce the radius of the digital key (my iphone 13). I feel it's too sensitive. Went out to handle some garbage, and it triggers the car every time.

But if I disable "Passive Entry" through the key app, then the digital key no longer works. I have to search the wallet app and then hit "unlock" to open the driver side door. Also there is a chance that the car won't recognize any key in the car so it does not let you start the engine.

So I think I need to keep "Passive Entry" on. But does anyone know if we can reduce the sensitivity of it so it does not unlock when I was just passing by 15 ft away?

[U235]

I’m unaware of an ability to reduce the range. That said, I have passive entry off for the same reason you claim. I am still able to grab the handle and have it unlock though.

[laozixiazi]

Originally Posted by U235

I’m unaware of an ability to reduce the range. That said, I have passive entry off for the same reason you claim. I am still able to grab the handle and have it unlock though.

Ok if that works for me I'd keep passive entry off too.

Does that work only for the driver side handle? Do you have to take out the phone and point it to the nfc reader every-time?

[ddno1]

Originally Posted by laozixiazi

Is there a way to reduce the radius of the digital key (my iphone 13). I feel it's too sensitive. Went out to handle some garbage, and it triggers the car every time.

But if I disable "Passive Entry" through the key app, then the digital key no longer works. I have to search the wallet app and then hit "unlock" to open the driver side door. Also there is a chance that the car won't recognize any key in the car so it does not let you start the engine.

So I think I need to keep "Passive Entry" on. But does anyone know if we can reduce the sensitivity of it so it does not unlock when I was just passing by 15 ft away?

We have started to keep our keys in living room , than @ the garage entrance. Doesn't beep beep every time we open the garage door now

[JJacksonIII]

Originally Posted by ddno1

We have started to keep our keys in living room , than @ the garage entrance. Doesn't beep beep every time we open the garage door now

I was kind of wondering why you would want to walk around your house with your keys in your pocket. I'm glad you stated the most obvious fix!

[ddno1]

Originally Posted by JJacksonIII

I was kind of wondering why you would want to walk around your house with your keys in your pocket. I'm glad you stated the most obvious fix!

I don't think OP is talking about scenarios where he/she has keys in their pocket. In our case, we have a key stand right @ the entrance door from the Garage where we keep our vehicle. Every time we open the garage door, the car unlocks itself and beeps! It is rather annoying since it happens every time we open the garage door. So we moved the keys to living room (for now) until we figure out if we can adjust the radius as OP mentioned. If it's not possible, then we will have to live with the new set up (i.e., keys in living room, not near the garage entry. Again, small issue - but annoying!!!

[JJacksonIII]

Originally Posted by ddno1

I don't think OP is talking about scenarios where he/she has keys in their pocket. In our case, we have a key stand right @ the entrance door from the Garage where we keep our vehicle. Every time we open the garage door, the car unlocks itself and beeps! It is rather annoying since it happens every time we open the garage door. So we moved the keys to living room (for now) until we figure out if we can adjust the radius as OP mentioned. If it's not possible, then we will have to live with the new set up (i.e., keys in living room, not near the garage entry. Again, small issue - but annoying!!!

Ah, got it. Thanks. I suppose they could also be unlocking via their cell phone? If that's the case then I see the problem since I always have my phone on me.

[ddno1]

Originally Posted by JJacksonIII

Ah, got it. Thanks. I suppose they could also be unlocking via their cell phone? If that's the case then I see the problem since I always have my phone on me.

I have not checked if it unlocks automatically when I have phone on me… should pay more attention next time

[Missduvy]

I’m in the process of upgrading my 19 50i for a 23 M60i. Can someone summarize how the phone key works? This sounds awesome — but can also see it being problematic for many reasons.

[xlover]

This seems to be a common ask for a further refinement of the proximity key lock/unlock on approach/depart tech not just digital key specifically.

Some kind of geofenced exclusion zone to cover home driveways or garages where it doesn't perform any proximity or some limited version of proximity functions

[laozixiazi]

Originally Posted by JJacksonIII

Ah, got it. Thanks. I suppose they could also be unlocking via their cell phone? If that's the case then I see the problem since I always have my phone on me.

Yea I'm specifically asking using the cell phone as the digital key. I found it quite useful feature but if they can let us adjust the radius then it could be the perfect feature

[laozixiazi]

Originally Posted by Missduvy

I’m in the process of upgrading my 19 50i for a 23 M60i. Can someone summarize how the phone key works? This sounds awesome — but can also see it being problematic for many reasons.

it just works the same way as your 19' physical key. According to my dealer it works even when the phone is out of battery.

The only thing that is a bit problematic for me is that I don't want to accidentally unlock the car while I'm around with my phone. Otherwise the feature works nicely.

[laozixiazi]

Originally Posted by xlover

This seems to be a common ask for a further refinement of the proximity key lock/unlock on approach/depart tech not just digital key specifically.

Some kind of geofenced exclusion zone to cover home driveways or garages where it doesn't perform any proximity or some limited version of proximity functions

yea that'd be nice. I wonder how often they listen to customer ask like this?