Watch Out: What Mini Key Is Taking Over And What Can We Do About It How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob could do more than just unlock your car door. Some fobs are also equipped with functions like opening windows and summoning your car to park itself.


The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps in the right position. This battery can be used with key fob batteries. Key ring slots are built into the enclosures to allow you to attach keys.

Comfort Access

Comfort Access is a popular accessory for mini cooper owners, as it can help them with the daily tasks of driving their car. This accessory allows you to easily get in and out of the car, particularly if you are carrying heavy objects or have difficulty opening the door using standard keys.

The key fob is a tiny device that makes use of radio-frequency identification, or RFID to unlock the car. In contrast to traditional key chains that require the user to insert the key into a slot, this system requires the owner to walk up to the vehicle with the key fob in hand. The system lets drivers open and close the trunk without having to go through the steps, as well as closing or opening the sunroof.

While these features are useful for some drivers, they can also cause issues. There are a few steps you can do to solve your comfort access system if it's not functioning properly. These include ensuring that there are no obstructions between the car's sensors and the window or door handle and verifying that the key fob is correctly inserted into the vehicle's keyhole.

If you're still having problems, restart the car and try again. If these steps don't work call a mechanic for additional help.

Remote Start

Many people have difficulty believing that the MINI Cooper key fob actually has remote start, but it does. It lets you remotely start your vehicle from as far as 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. If you are within range of the vehicle, simply click the 'lock' button two times before pressing it again, squeezing it down for a couple of seconds, to initiate a remote engine start.

You can also roll up or down your windows and enjoy the fresh air before you get into your vehicle. Remote mirror control is a cool feature you can activate using the key fob. It will let you fold and unfold your wing mirrors, as you would do with the switch in your car.

The key fob can also be used to close the trunk. This is a fantastic option in case you forget to lock your car. You can create different driver profiles to adjust the climate and seat position according to the person driving. If new mini car key share your BMW with someone you love, they can enjoy all the comforts while maintaining their own personal driving experience.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob on your mini cooper can be utilized to simplify your life. One of them is the ability for you to open or close your car's trunk remotely. This is especially useful in the event that you have a large object that is in the trunk of your car, and you don't want to lift it up or remove your belt. You can also utilize your key fob to roll up or down the sunroof and windows this is great when you're in a tight spot and aren't feeling like getting out of your car to open or close them.

The key fob can summon your vehicle, much like Tesla's "summoning" feature. This is done by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in succession. Your car will then automatically reverse out of or enter a parking spot and stop wherever you direct it to.

If you lose your key fob the first step is to deactivate the device so that it cannot be used by a thief. This is a simple process and takes just less than a few minutes. The instructions for deactivation are available in your owner's manual or on the website of the automaker. You can also purchase an entirely new key fob and be able to program it at the dealer, but they'll require your driver's license and proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control

BMW is focused on providing drivers with amenities to make driving better. One of the most commonly used extras that come with a new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk and sunroof from the key fob. To use this feature, withdraw your key from the ignition but don't turn off the engine and press the unlock button three times in rapid succession. The car will remain in accessory mode which allows you to press the unlock button a third time.

Another handy feature that comes with your brand new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. The key fob lets you to fold or unfold your wing mirrors, allowing you more room in tight parking spaces. This feature can also save you from having someone else drive your vehicle and mess up your radio settings and seat position, as well as other preferences you've set.

If you own a brand new MINI and want to add some additional features you should consider having your key fob encoded by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an older key fob in order to prevent it from being used for theft or to fool the driver and then recode the features you want. Find out more information about our keyfob coding service here!