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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob can be more than just a key to unlock your car's doors. A lot of fobs come with additional capabilities, like opening and closing windows, or even directing your car to park itself.

The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps in place. This battery is compatible with key fob batteries. Key ring slots are molded into the enclosures to make it easy to attach keys.

Comfort Access

Comfort Access is very popular among mini cooper owners as it assists them with their daily driving chores. This can help ease the process of getting into and out of their car particularly when they are carrying large items or are having difficulty opening the door using normal keys.

The key fob is a tiny device that utilizes radio-frequency identification, or RFID to unlock the vehicle. Unlike traditional key chains that require the user to insert the key into a slot this system simply needs owners to approach the vehicle with the key fob in hand. The system allows drivers to open and close the trunk via remote and also close or open the sunroof.

While these features can be useful for some drivers, they also can cause issues. There are a few steps you can do to repair your comfort access system if it isn't working properly. You should also ensure that there aren't any obstructions between the sensors of your car and the window button or door handle, and that the key fob has been properly inserted in the keyhole of your car.

If you're having trouble try restarting the vehicle and trying again. If these steps don't work you should contact a mechanic to get additional help.

Remote Start

A lot of people have trouble believing that the MINI Cooper key fob actually has remote start, but it actually does. The addition of this feature to your car will allow you to start your car remotely from up to 70 meters away (or up to 230 feet). When in range of the vehicle, press the lock button two times, then press it once more, holding it down for a couple of seconds, to initiate a remote engine start.

You'll also be capable of rolling up and down your windows or sunroof, so you can enjoy fresh air before you arrive in your car. Remote mirror control is a cool feature you can activate via the key fob. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors just like by turning the switch on your car.

You can also use the key fob to close your trunk, which can be very useful if you've forgotten to lock your car. You can even set distinct profiles for drivers, so you can change the seat and mirrors' position and also the climate settings based on the person driving it. If you're sharing your vehicle with a friend or spouse, they will be able to enjoy all the conveniences of your BMW while still enjoying a private and relaxed drive.

mini cooper keys on your mini cooper has some hidden functions that will simplify your life. One of them is the ability to open and close your trunk from a distance. This is especially useful when you have a large object in the back of your vehicle and don't want to lift it up or unbuckle your seat belt. You can also utilize your key fob to roll up or down the windows and sunroof, which is great especially if you're stuck in an area that is tight and you aren't feeling like getting out of your vehicle to open and close them.

The key fob is able to summon your vehicle, much like Tesla's "summoning" feature. The lock button on the key fob must be pressed three times in succession. Then your car will automatically pull or back out of the parking space and stop when you direct it to.

If you lose your key fob the first step is to disable it so that it can't be used by thieves. This is simple to do and takes just about a minute. You can find instructions on deactivation in the owner's manual or on the website of the automaker. You can also purchase an entirely new key fob and have it programmed at the dealer, though they'll need your driver's license and proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control


BMW is focused on providing its drivers with amenities that enhance their driving experience. One of the most well-known features that come with a new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk as well as the sunroof through the key fob. To do this take your key out of the ignition and press the unlock button three times in a row. The car will then remain in accessory mode and allow you to press the lock button once more.

Another useful feature that comes with your new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. It lets you fold and unfold your wing mirrors with the key fob. This gives you more room even in tight parking spots. This feature can also save you from having someone else drive the vehicle and mess with your radio settings and seat position, as well as other preferences you have carefully set.

BimmerTech can program your key fob in case you have an all-new MINI and would like to add extra functionality. We can disable an old key fob in order to prevent it from being used for theft or to trick the driver by recoding the features that you want. Learn more about our keyfob coding services here!