If you have a car with keyless entry, which is a vehicle that can be unlocked by a remote that’s usually on the key, you can increase its ability to unlock your car from a further distance with a few tricks. Learn how to increase the range on the keyless entry of your vehicle by placing the key fob under your chin or next to water with the tips in this article and video.
2 Ways to Increase the Range on Your Vehicle’s Keyless Entry
1. Place the Key Fob Under Your Chin or Against Your Head
How to increase the range on your vehicle’s keyless entry by placing the key fob under your chin
- Place the Key Fob on Your Body, like on Your Head or Under Your Chin
The keyless remote uses magnetic waves to work, and these waves can travel through water. Considering a large portion of the human body is made of water, these waves can get an extra “boost” from water when traveling. This can increase the distance of keyless entry to over 120 feet, and placing it next to a jug of water can increase this distance even further.
- With the Keyless Entry Touching Your Skin, Press the Buttons
Press the button on the key fob with it touching your skin, like your head or chin, to increase the keyless entry distance.
2. Place the Key Fob Next to a Jug of Water
1. Place the Key Fob Next to a Jug of Water
Pressing the key fob against a jug of water can increase the distance of keyless entry by up to 200 feet.
2. With the Keyless Entry Touching a Container of Water, Press the Buttons
Make sure the key fob is touching against the jug of water, and work the keyless entry from a farther distance. This may be particularly useful in instances where you’re parked far from a business you just shopped at, but don’t want to get stuck in the rain.
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