Key fob mod

qlafferty · 07-09-2009, 07:07 PM

I searched around and didn't find anything here on this topic.

I am so addicted to using the key fob and having my Prius automatically unlock when I touch the door handle without having to take out my keys. I have had my car for a couple of years and I still get excited about how well that works.

As a long distance runner training for a marathon I frequently take the key fob off of my key ring (by separating it from the metal key portion of the fob) and tuck it into a pouch or put it in my pocket while running. I have started to think that it would be cool to take apart my spare key fob and see if I can embed/attach the smallest possible portion of the key fob into my running shoes somehow. As a matter of fact, I wish that all of my shoes had a little Prius pod in them like the Nike+ thing so that I could just leave my house key in my car and never even worry about taking my keys with me. Everytime I put on my shoes I would have my Prius key!

Does anyone know if this is something that someone else is already working on? I saw that Toyota is making an iPhone app. I would love it if my iPhone worked as a key fob too via bluetooth or something.

a_gray_prius · 07-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Will the sensor pick up the presence of the key near the ground (I'm asking because I seriously don't know)?

qlafferty · 07-09-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by a_gray_prius

Will the sensor pick up the presence of the key near the ground (I'm asking because I seriously don't know)?

Yes it does. I have put the fob in my sock or attached it to my shoe on several occasions and it works perfectly.

qlafferty · 07-09-2009, 07:20 PM

I was also thinking it would be cool if Toyota made a key fob watch for runners. I know it will never happen, but it would be perfect if they did.

2009Prius · 07-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Cool idea!

Bob Allen · 07-10-2009, 01:14 PM

I think the continuous pounding from running and wallking would quickly do in the fob electronics, not to mention accidentally stepping in a puddle. I too have thought about a wearable fob, but more like a belt accessory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by qlafferty

I searched around and didn't find anything here on this topic.

I am so addicted to using the key fob and having my Prius automatically unlock when I touch the door handle without having to take out my keys. I have had my car for a couple of years and I still get excited about how well that works.

As a long distance runner training for a marathon I frequently take the key fob off of my key ring (by separating it from the metal key portion of the fob) and tuck it into a pouch or put it in my pocket while running. I have started to think that it would be cool to take apart my spare key fob and see if I can embed/attach the smallest possible portion of the key fob into my running shoes somehow. As a matter of fact, I wish that all of my shoes had a little Prius pod in them like the Nike+ thing so that I could just leave my house key in my car and never even worry about taking my keys with me. Everytime I put on my shoes I would have my Prius key!

Does anyone know if this is something that someone else is already working on? I saw that Toyota is making an iPhone app. I would love it if my iPhone worked as a key fob too via bluetooth or something.

ilusnforc · 07-10-2009, 07:20 PM

There have been previous discussions of using embedded RFID like the microchips used on dogs for identification, but that would require the installation of a whole new system that would detect the RFID and react like a fob. There has also been a previous discussion on a wrist watch for some models of Toyota/Lexus that could be programmed as a fob to the car. Not sure if it is compatible with the Prius.

Prius wristwatch?

07-09-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
qlafferty Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 3 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package - CA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Key fob mod I searched around and didn't find anything here on this topic. I am so addicted to using the key fob and having my Prius automatically unlock when I touch the door handle without having to take out my keys. I have had my car for a couple of years and I still get excited about how well that works. As a long distance runner training for a marathon I frequently take the key fob off of my key ring (by separating it from the metal key portion of the fob) and tuck it into a pouch or put it in my pocket while running. I have started to think that it would be cool to take apart my spare key fob and see if I can embed/attach the smallest possible portion of the key fob into my running shoes somehow. As a matter of fact, I wish that all of my shoes had a little Prius pod in them like the Nike+ thing so that I could just leave my house key in my car and never even worry about taking my keys with me. Everytime I put on my shoes I would have my Prius key! Does anyone know if this is something that someone else is already working on? I saw that Toyota is making an iPhone app. I would love it if my iPhone worked as a key fob too via bluetooth or something.

07-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#2
a_gray_prius Rare Under-30 Priuschat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 521 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Key fob mod Will the sensor pick up the presence of the key near the ground (I'm asking because I seriously don't know)?

07-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
qlafferty Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 3 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package - CA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Key fob mod I was also thinking it would be cool if Toyota made a key fob watch for runners. I know it will never happen, but it would be perfect if they did.

07-09-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
2009Prius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 401 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 241 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Key fob mod Cool idea!

07-10-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 370 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Key fob mod There have been previous discussions of using embedded RFID like the microchips used on dogs for identification, but that would require the installation of a whole new system that would detect the RFID and react like a fob. There has also been a previous discussion on a wrist watch for some models of Toyota/Lexus that could be programmed as a fob to the car. Not sure if it is compatible with the Prius. Prius wristwatch? Last edited by ilusnforc; 07-10-2009 at 07:24 PM.