Wearable key fob

applehusky · 03-11-2019, 06:53 PM

Has anyone ever seen a wearable key fob for BMW?
Something like the Senturion bracelet seems like it would be pretty useful for people who don't like carrying a lot on their pockets but those are a bit pricey.

Looking to buy or make something similar.

project_x · 03-11-2019, 07:47 PM

That would be amazing

chowser51 · 03-11-2019, 09:24 PM

?? What else do you have in your pockets? The fob isn’t that big or heavy.

Maybe a pouch on your belt? Like a knife pouch but for your fob?

328iX · 03-11-2019, 10:58 PM

Maybe a purse would suit you

chowser51 · 03-12-2019, 09:49 AM

Pocket dump. This is what I carry daily in my jeans. I never need to touch my keys so I might move them into another pocket.

Billfitz · 03-12-2019, 10:27 AM

A piece? Really? If you're not a cop you need to move.

applehusky · 03-12-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chowser51

?? What else do you have in your pockets? The fob isn’t that big or heavy.

Maybe a pouch on your belt? Like a knife pouch but for your fob?

Lol I'd love to wear stuff on my belt or, maybe even wear pants that have better/more pockets, but dress pants/khakis are a requirement right now. I used to wear 5.11 cargo pants and those were great for carrying everything.
Now, I need to be a little more creative. I'm only carrying a phone, a keybar, wallet and a Leatherman surge. Can't get rid of the Leatherman because I use it too much. Can't put the fob in the same pocket without it making noise etc...

applehusky · 03-12-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 328dX

Maybe a purse would suit you

Lol or a hip pouch, or fanny pack. Would if I could.

chowser51 · 03-12-2019, 11:19 AM

Yeah. Badge and cuff stay on my belt. 21 years this past Saturday. Looking forward to retiring in a few years.

cjsansom · 05-07-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by applehusky

Has anyone ever seen a wearable key fob for BMW?
Something like the Senturion bracelet seems like it would be pretty useful for people who don't like carrying a lot on their pockets but those are a bit pricey.

Looking to buy or make something similar.

If you have Comfort Access they do let you get an NFC card and use your Samsung cell phone as your car key. The NFC card is the size of a credit card and you can wear it in your wallet.

jcordier · 05-13-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by applehusky

Has anyone ever seen a wearable key fob for BMW?
Something like the Senturion bracelet seems like it would be pretty useful for people who don't like carrying a lot on their pockets but those are a bit pricey.

Looking to buy or make something similar.

I had a sport line model (red), but currently have an m sport model (blue). Which is why it's red and blue. BMW sells these online and at their stealerships.

Skyhigh · 05-14-2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jcordier

I had a sport line model (red), but currently have an m sport model (blue). Which is why it's red and blue. BMW sells these online and at their stealerships.

Those are horrible. Bought a blue one off ebay (much cheaper than at the dealership) but never used it - too thick, too ugly and not well designed.
There are better ones on the market.

Skyhigh · 05-14-2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cjsansom

If you have Comfort Access they do let you get an RFID card and use your Samsung cell phone as your car key. The RFID card is the size of a credit card and you can wear it in your wallet.

RFID card for F3x!?

I don't think so

Don't think F3X has RFID at all.

Isildur · 05-14-2019, 05:08 PM

Range Rover has one.
I think it's a great idea.
https://gear.landrover.com/me/en/dis...key-wristband/

rlmesq · 05-14-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

RFID card for F3x!?

I don't think so

Don't think F3X has RFID at all.

Apparently the new F series has an app to unlock with the phone. Not sure whether it's RFID or NFC, or whether it also works for ignition.

rlmesq · 05-14-2019, 07:42 PM

A while back, there was a post about a comfort access key case that was about the size of three credit cards stacked on top of each other. IIRC, it was CNC machined out of a stiff plastic, with the idea that you could disassemble your key fob and put the guts in the new case. It was ungodly expensive, though... at least $200 and maybe more.

rlmesq · 05-14-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chowser51

Pocket dump. This is what I carry daily in my jeans. I never need to touch my keys so I might move them into another pocket.

Is that an M&P Shield? I use a LAG Tactical IWB (inside the waist band) holster at about 3:30. The car keys live in the bottom of my left pocket with the spare mag on top. My wallet goes in the right front pocket.

ronanz · 05-14-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rlmesq

Is that an M&P Shield? I use a LAG Tactical IWB (inside the waist band) holster at about 3:30. The car keys live in the bottom of my left pocket with the spare mag on top. My wallet goes in the right front pocket.

Good to know, thank you...mind sharing your Debit/Credit Card Pin and or SSN? .

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ScumbagSailor · 05-14-2019, 08:44 PM

I just use this "M style" off brand belt clip thing. Has never failed me

Skyhigh · 05-15-2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rlmesq

Apparently the new F series has an app to unlock with the phone. Not sure whether it's RFID or NFC, or whether it also works for ignition.

Yes, I have the app but that works through Connected Drive, hence through a server-based network connection. Has nothing to do with NFC, don't even need to be anywhere around the car to lock/unlock it.

Newer models like the G and the 8 series support NFC (Android only). But not F3x.

rlmesq · 05-15-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Good to know, thank you...mind sharing your Debit/Credit Card Pin and or SSN? .

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I was replying to a photo of a pocket dump showing a S&W M&P Shield in a pocket carry kydex holster. I'm sure chowser51 isn't particularly concerned that someone is going to track him down, either.

chowser51 · 05-15-2019, 08:42 PM

ScumbagSailor: that looks great! I know what to order now.

rimesq: it’s a SIG P365.

I’m not paranoid. Just prepared. Already have one dead guy’s family swore revenge against me. It’s why I bought my current house under a trust. I kind of stand out in my area. There’s only three Asian cops in my county. Lol

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