What Is Audi Comfort Key?

A lot of people find the Audi comfort key to be an important game changer. It eliminates the need to scour pockets and bags for keys to the car which can be a huge hassle when carrying groceries or securely securing children in their car seats.

The technology employs proximity sensors located in the trunk and on the doors that are synchronized with radio pulse generators within the key. Let's look at the features that make this feature useful.

Keyless Entry

There are few things more painful than having to search through your pockets or purse for a physical car key. Audi's Advanced Key Technology can help you get rid of this problem.

Instead of traditional remote keys that rely on signals to unlock and start a vehicle the system utilizes proximity sensors in each of the trunk lids and doors to measure your distance from the car. The sensors are synchronized to the radio-pulse generator inside the key, and activate when you are within five feet of an Audi. The Audi will unlock automatically when you press the door handle or open up the trunk. This feature is incredibly convenient when you're loading luggage, strapping your children into car seats, or carrying groceries.

The comfort key can be connected to the smart key system in your car to start it by pressing a button. Once the car recognizes the key fob, you are able to press and hold the brake pedal and engine start button to power up your vehicle. The system will then verify the authenticity of the key fob to ensure that it's the right one before you are allowed to drive away.

While this is a wonderful convenience for drivers, it could not be the best choice for thieves who might want to steal your car. The system employs encryption to keep the communication between the key fob and the vehicle secure, making it hard for hackers to intercept and duplicate the authentication codes. In addition the system can be set to automatically shut down after a period of three or more minutes of inactivity.