Digital key
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Digital key
Hello.
Let's say i downloaded and set the digital key on my phone,
will the rfid( or whatever radio transmission ) will be on on my phone always ? Is it nfc? Or bluetooth ? Can i turn it off when i don't need to use it?
did anyone have problems using it?
thanks
Let's say i downloaded and set the digital key on my phone,
will the rfid( or whatever radio transmission ) will be on on my phone always ? Is it nfc? Or bluetooth ? Can i turn it off when i don't need to use it?
did anyone have problems using it?
thanks
Pit Crew
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From: Florida
It's Bluetooth Low Energy.
You can always terminate the app from running in background. E.g. in Android press III and Close All.
It's isn't super reliable to trust as the only way to open the car maybe. But good enough for backup.
You can adjust digital key sensitivity/distance in the App, I set it higher.
You can always terminate the app from running in background. E.g. in Android press III and Close All.
It's isn't super reliable to trust as the only way to open the car maybe. But good enough for backup.
You can adjust digital key sensitivity/distance in the App, I set it higher.
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Pit Crew
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From: Quebec
It's Bluetooth Low Energy.
You can always terminate the app from running in background. E.g. in Android press III and Close All.
It's isn't super reliable to trust as the only way to open the car maybe. But good enough for backup.
You can adjust digital key sensitivity/distance in the App, I set it higher.
You can always terminate the app from running in background. E.g. in Android press III and Close All.
It's isn't super reliable to trust as the only way to open the car maybe. But good enough for backup.
You can adjust digital key sensitivity/distance in the App, I set it higher.
a key fob can be put in a faraday pouch to prevent theives from amplfying the signal ... how about the digital key ?
Pit Crew
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I think the app asks you to confirm with fingerprint if you come to the car after a while. I would expect it to be as much secure as the keyfob if not more.
p.s. Except RAV4 2026, which reportedly has Ultra Wide Band. Which allows more precise distance measurement, making relay unfeasible. iPhone also has NFC from power reserve if battery dies.
Other models should follow too as new generations are released.
Last edited by rch; Apr 11, 2026 at 03:03 PM.
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I have downloaded the digital key for my 2025 NX 450h several times. I don't use it very often, but it continues to drop off and promps me to download again. I have no idea why...
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Current generation keyfobs go to sleep anyway if left still. Relay attack is old, newer thieve gadgets and methods are available on the black market.
I think the app asks you to confirm with fingerprint if you come to the car after a while. I would expect it to be as much secure as the keyfob if not more.
p.s. Except RAV4 2026, which reportedly has Ultra Wide Band. Which allows more precise distance measurement, making relay unfeasible. iPhone also has NFC from power reserve if battery dies.
Other models should follow too as new generations are released.
I think the app asks you to confirm with fingerprint if you come to the car after a while. I would expect it to be as much secure as the keyfob if not more.
p.s. Except RAV4 2026, which reportedly has Ultra Wide Band. Which allows more precise distance measurement, making relay unfeasible. iPhone also has NFC from power reserve if battery dies.
Other models should follow too as new generations are released.
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