• skyspydude1@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Phone as a key is nice, but absolutely not necessary on the cars that do have it since they give you proper key fobs instead of cheap hotel keycards.

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      9 months ago

      Yes, I can accept that an app can offer additional utility that a keyfob can’t. That’s fine as long as it isn’t needed for basic functionality.
      My bicycle has an app, too. But I don’t need it to ride.

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        9 months ago

        On a Tesla, you can use the wallet card, phone app, or a key fob. The wallet card comes with the car, but if you want a key fob you have to buy it separately. The app is free and does not require a subscription.

        GM’s OnStar + app on the other hand…yikes.