Preventing Break-Ins
Smart keys typically have a steering wheel lock function and motion detection near the car when it’s locked, offering alerts through flashing lights or honking in case someone tries to open or forcefully touch your vehicle. This feature signals specifically when someone is attempting to access your car or make contact with it. The car’s lights will instantly flash continuously along with a warning honk.
Connecting your smart key to the car and keeping it near your bed provides alerts if there’s any unauthorized intrusion.
Ensuring Safety at Night
Most smart car keys come equipped with a “panic” button, aiding drivers in easily locating their vehicle in a parking lot. You can use this feature as a distress call to ward off potential crimes when alone at night. Women, in particular, should consider using this feature.
Folding Mirrors
When parking in tight spaces, folding mirrors can be a lifesaver for your car’s side mirrors. Press and hold the lock button on the smart key for 10 seconds, and the mirrors will automatically fold in, making this process quicker and more convenient.
Lowering Car Windows
According to HuffPost, the smart keys of many modern cars today have a feature that lowers all the car windows at once. To use this function, press the unlock button twice. On the second press, hold the button until all the windows lower simultaneously.
Opening/Closing the Trunk
For older cars, opening the trunk often requires using a physical key. However, with a smart key, opening the trunk becomes much easier with just one press.
Seat Adjustment
GMC’s smart key now comes with a feature that memorizes the preferred seat position of the user. Each smart key is assigned a different number, so when getting into the car, the smart key automatically recognizes the driver and adjusts the seat accordingly.”
