Keyless entry has swept the automotive industry over the last ten years. Most vehicles being manufactured today will have keyless entry systems. A vehicle with keyless entry uses a remote fob that is sometimes called a Smart Key. Keyless entry started with luxury vehicles and slowly spread as the demand for this technology increased. It has become more affordable and accessible in recent years. Keyless technology is always being refined and enhanced to be even better. As such, many drivers are choosing to upgrade their vehicles to keyless entry. 

Benefits of Vehicle Keyless Entry 

Keyless entry has a considerable advantage over physical locks and keys for many reasons. The following may or may not appeal to you, but overall make keyless entry preferable for most vehicle owners. It’s worth careful consideration as to whether you would benefit from these enhancements provided by keyless entry.   

Better Security: One major benefit of keyless entry is better security. If you lose your key, anyone that picks it up has access to your vehicle, whether their intentions are honorable or not. Even if your key is returned to you, the perpetrator may have made a copy on in the meantime. Without physical keys, there’s no risk of these issues. Keyless entry remotes can be duplicated, but they have to be programmed with a unique digital signal which is very difficult. 
• Enhanced Safety: Have you ever found yourself in a questionable situation, such as a dark parking lot in the middle of the night, and rushing to find your keys so you can get into the safety of your vehicle? Not only do you have to find your keys, but then you have to have a steady enough hand to operate them in the lock. Keyless entry makes entering your vehicle much easier, saving you what may be crucial seconds. All you have to do is hit a button on the car key fob in order to open your car door. The same is true of locking your door. Some remotes even come equipped with a panic button that draws attention to you if you’re in a dangerous situation. 
• More Convenience: A perk that many people enjoy in regards to keyless entry is the convenience of locking and unlocking your doors, opening your trunk, and sometimes starting your engine, all from one key fob. Most people lead busy lives nowadays that include daily errands. When your hands are full of groceries, you don’t want to have to juggle your keys to get them into the lock of your trunk. Keyless entry makes accessing your vehicle a snap with just a push of the appropriate button. You may not even have to take your remote fob out of your purse or pocket. This may not seem like a big deal, but it adds up. In general, people also find it easier to keep track of a remote fob than a set of keys. 
• Remote Starting: Vehicles with keyless entry that are also equipped with remote starting are considered a blessing by many drivers, who now rely on these systems for their convenience. Instead of having to wait until you reach your vehicle, you can start your car from hundreds of feet away using only your car key remote. You no longer have to go outside on a cold morning to get your car started and warmed up for your commute to work, and you can let your air conditioning cool down the air in the summer before you get behind the wheel. Most drivers find the remote start feature to be one of the biggest benefits of keyless entry. 
• Modern Appearance: Vehicles with keyless entry lend a sleek, sophisticated appearance. If you’re purchasing a new vehicle, this can be an important consideration. Locks can become scratched over time with daily use, which can lead to an unsightly appearance. Depending on how careless you are with your keys, you might even scratch your paint. Keyless entry removes this risk. 
• Additional Features: Along with the ability to open your doors, pop your trunk, and start your engine, some keyless remote fobs are outfitted with additional features to provide added convenience for the driver. These may include everything from the ability to control heating and cooling to a panic alarm to alert others if you need help. Some more modern keyless entry systems even have Smart technology, which allows you to operate your vehicle’s security features from an app on your smartphone. This can fit well into an overall desire to enhance your entire home with smart technology. The specific perks depend on the system you choose.   

Keyless entry is at the forefront of modern vehicle security for good reason. As our lives become busier, we look to improve and enhance them in any way we can, including with our vehicles. Keyless entry makes operating and accessing your vehicle safer, more convenient, more accessible, and more secure.