Conventional vs Flippy Key vs Smartkey vs App vs Band | Your preference?

King_pin09 · 8th February 2021, 13:54

Voted for the smart key.

While the conventional/ flipkey may not appear trendy and modern, the wrist band would take away the freedom to wear watches of one's own choice or even appear overdone , even as the app based smartphone control would infact disconnect the user from the vehicle.

A smart key just fits the bill.

ThatCarGuy · 12th February 2021, 22:06

Anytime for the smartkey

, you get in the car with the push of request button, just come out and lock it, it's so convenient. There is no need to worry to get locked outside when your keys are inside, the new car sensors are too smart, looks like the manufacturers have thought about every possible scenario. Also to add switching off the car with the press of a button in traffic is God sent!

I have had my share of the good old conventional metal keys, but after a couple of years, the wear and tear takes the sheen out of the key.

viXit · 18th February 2021, 19:56

How did I not think of this. Conventional or flippy keys just for their application as an improvised weapon in case, god forbid, we need it. The roads are a dangerous place and a key can inflict a lot of pain to someone for long enough to escape or buy us a few seconds in a life and death situation.. Call me immature but I just watched a mob lynching except, the mob was just watching. Life over anything.

Wanderers · 18th February 2021, 20:03

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Originally Posted by viXit

The roads are a dangerous place and a key can inflict a lot of pain to someone for long enough to escape or buy us a few seconds in a life and death situation.. Call me immature but I just watched a mob lynching except, the mob was just watching. Life over anything.

I sincerely suggest you please don’t ever think on those lines. God forbid but if you encounter situation like this with say goons, please surrender and cooperate. This may buy more time and life. For road rage again try to diffuse situation instead of showing any kind of aggression. If at fault, plead, beg or cry but no arguments, leave aside any fight.

viXit · 18th February 2021, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Wanderers

I sincerely suggest you please don’t ever think on those line. God forbid but if you encounter situation like this with say goons, please surrender and cooperate. This may buy more time and life. For road rage again try to diffuse situation instead of showing any kind of aggression. If at fault, plead, beg or cry but no arguments, leave aside any fight.

I understand and mean it only as an absolute last resort.

I was probably not in the right frame of mind. The incident I just learnt of, wasn't one which could have been de-escalated. They were out to kill them.

I have read ajmat's whole thread on de-escalation and keep going back to keep things fresh in my mind. You can never be too safe.

Only as an absolute last resort.
I sincerely thank you for your concern. I will definitely keep this in mind sir.

mytbhp_turbo · 11th December 2021, 11:35

I always loved BMW 530i SPORT display key. I also noticed few key conversion videos, but they were mostly US/non-India regions .

Came across this, It's from accessory shop in India.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHQkx4zZ8Xs&t=5s

Sandy Damodaran · 16th April 2023, 13:55

Very old thread, but I have a question which seems like it belongs here.
Is there anyway, we could retrofit an app for a car key?
I have an incorrigible habit of losing keys and wallets and licences. Digilocker/MParivahan saved the licences, and gpay/Fastag the wallet.

The home keys are now number pad ones...would love to have something like that on the car. Is there anything like that in the market?

View Poll Results: Your choice?
Conventional key with lock/unlock buttons	108	24.94%
Flip key	192	44.34%
Smartkey	236	54.50%
Smartphone App	21	4.85%
Wearable Band	22	5.08%
Other (please specify in your post)	5	1.15%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 433. You may not vote on this poll

8th February 2021, 13:54	#61
King_pin09 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mumbai Posts: 458 Thanked: 651 Times	Re: Conventional vs Flippy Key vs Smartkey vs App vs Band \| Your preference? Voted for the smart key. While the conventional/ flipkey may not appear trendy and modern, the wrist band would take away the freedom to wear watches of one's own choice or even appear overdone , even as the app based smartphone control would infact disconnect the user from the vehicle. A smart key just fits the bill.
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12th February 2021, 22:06	#62
ThatCarGuy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BLR ⇄ COK Posts: 46 Thanked: 195 Times	Re: Conventional vs Flippy Key vs Smartkey vs App vs Band \| Your preference? Anytime for the smartkey , you get in the car with the push of request button, just come out and lock it, it's so convenient. There is no need to worry to get locked outside when your keys are inside, the new car sensors are too smart, looks like the manufacturers have thought about every possible scenario. Also to add switching off the car with the press of a button in traffic is God sent! I have had my share of the good old conventional metal keys, but after a couple of years, the wear and tear takes the sheen out of the key.
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18th February 2021, 19:56	#63
viXit BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hyd Posts: 872 Thanked: 3,103 Times View My Garage	Re: Conventional vs Flippy Key vs Smartkey vs App vs Band \| Your preference? How did I not think of this. Conventional or flippy keys just for their application as an improvised weapon in case, god forbid, we need it. The roads are a dangerous place and a key can inflict a lot of pain to someone for long enough to escape or buy us a few seconds in a life and death situation.. Call me immature but I just watched a mob lynching except, the mob was just watching. Life over anything.
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16th April 2023, 13:55	#67
Sandy Damodaran BHPian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 140 Thanked: 458 Times	Re: Conventional vs Flippy Key vs Smartkey vs App vs Band \| Your preference? Very old thread, but I have a question which seems like it belongs here. Is there anyway, we could retrofit an app for a car key? I have an incorrigible habit of losing keys and wallets and licences. Digilocker/MParivahan saved the licences, and gpay/Fastag the wallet. The home keys are now number pad ones...would love to have something like that on the car. Is there anything like that in the market?
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