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You Can Now Unlock Your Car Lock with a Smartphone

  • by Ngugi K.
  • November 7, 2014

In this rapidly developing modern world there has been dynamism, change and evolution in many fields. One major field where technology has effectively impacted is in the motor vehicle industry. Initially, people used to open car doors using keys. Later on, some vehicles like Toyota Prius came with the key fob. With the help of the fob, the car easily unlocks if you are within its reach provided the fob key is in your pocket.

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Smart and intelligent ways to unlock your car.
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Significant Development in Motor Industry

With the advent of the new modern smartphone’s and development of mobile applications, it has now been made easier to perform a wide range of activities other than communications alone. The smartphone can now be used for gaming, act like a remote and thus control TV programs, remotely opening of gate doors in buildings. Mobile application developers have made a significant impact in the motor vehicle industry by developing applications that make it possible for one to unlock the car doors using cell phones. With the help of Mobile Enhancement specialist start up package, usually called the Bluetooth Keyless Entry, opening of car doors have even been made easier. The product typically depends on the cellular phones that are generally Bluetooth-enabled. The smartphone usually pairs with the installed Bluetooth-enabled dongle in the car, installed by a mechanic expert .Once the professional has finished doing the installation and mounting, the device can now pair with the cell phone via the Bluetooth and communicate.

How to do It?

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Using the phone to unlock your car.
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Bluetooth Keyless Entry is usually in two different editions; mainly standard and the premium version. The two versions perform the same functions but they have some significant differences. The standard energy one is a high energy iteration of Bluetooth thus once Bluetooth is switched on, a lot of energy is consumed unlike the premium one which is low battery iteration. The standard version has no notification alert system for significant real time events; the premium edition usually has notification support system enabled in smartphones. With the premium version, you can use one cellphone for many different brands of cars. It also has the capability of real time interactions since the application can be installed in different operating system of mobile smartphone.

Shortcomings?

This technology has some disadvantages. For instance, if you happen to forget your smartphone back at home, the Bluetooth keyless technology will not work. This is because the technology employs the use of Bluetooth, which is a form of wireless network for a limited distance. Also, Bluetooth-enabled key technology does not bring any fresh entry rather it is only meant to embrace technology in this field. With the advent of very innovative technology, the auto industry seems to take a very different turn in future.

— Ngugi K.

Ngugi Karani, from Nairobi Kenya, has been writing for Afroautos since its inception. He believes that Africa needs better road transport for transformation. He writes on technology, development and cars. He is inspired by the spirit and passion of the African people to rise above all odds.

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