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      06-12-2023, 04:19 PM   #1
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Key Fob or Key Card or Digital Key?

Do you guys still carry your key fob or just strictly use the Key Card or Digital Key on your phone? Just trying to see what you guys are carrying out there since there are options. TIA
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      06-12-2023, 05:11 PM   #2
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I started only using digital key plus through my phone or watch (both are apple) for recent drives. I was skeptical in the beginning so always brought the keys with me just in case something goes wrong. And again, still put the card inside my wallet too for sometime (not always carry my wallet when going out).
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      06-12-2023, 05:35 PM   #3
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I’m only using my phone … leave the keys and keycard at home. Super practical.
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      06-12-2023, 05:53 PM   #4
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I’m only using my phone … leave the keys and keycard at home. Super practical.
Do you notice any issues with driver profile recognition and proper selection?

I've tried with my phone, but too many times I was driving without proper profile selected - and when you driving, you will not change it - you need to stop, because other way functions will not apply to what was stored in memory.
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      06-12-2023, 05:53 PM   #5
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Only take my phone…but now forget the real key for everything, even when I need it!

Service appointments, airport valet, car detail appointments…it’s actually becoming inconvenient to only have the phone.
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Do you guys still carry your key fob or just strictly use the Key Card or Digital Key on your phone? Just trying to see what you guys are carrying out there since there are options. TIA
With DigitalKey Plus I'd only use my Apple phone and watch. With DigitalKey only, I had issues with driver profile.
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      06-12-2023, 05:59 PM   #7
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thanks for the responses. also skeptical on just the digital key plus or key card. guess I should try it.
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      06-12-2023, 07:39 PM   #8
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Do you notice any issues with driver profile recognition and proper selection?

I've tried with my phone, but too many times I was driving without proper profile selected - and when you driving, you will not change it - you need to stop, because other way functions will not apply to what was stored in memory.
I had to sync the 3 keys with the phone so my profile kicks in right from the start. Once I did that the vehicle recognizes my profile right from the start and all driving presets are ready for me.
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