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Tesla recently added a good workaround. They added a setting where you can turn auto unlock or auto start off, which blocks this remote access hack. You have to
by Latteland 8y ago
Tesla recently added a good workaround. They added a setting where you can turn auto unlock or auto start off, which blocks this remote access hack. You have to use your key fob button at least once, say to unlock the car and then it just works wirelessly without further action.
My car is unlocked at night but in my garage. If they got in my garage somehow and had the signal repeater they couldn't drive off unless I pushed the keyfob button. In the morning I just have to push it once to go. You can also en/disable auto door lock if you walk away.
Of course a general solution that blocks signal repeaters would be best. Tesla has so many fun tweaks it's truly the programmer's car.
- taw123 8y agoA motion sensor in the remote would also work and maintain the convenience.
- Latteland 8y agoUnless it was in my pocket and I was walking around with it, which I do every day.
- oh_sigh 8y agoWhy would a motion sensor not sense motion in your pocket?
- bootlooped 8y agoI think they're saying the thieves could still execute the signal boosting attack while the car owner is walking around with their keys.
- taw123 8y agoThe parent is rightly pointing out that it could yield an unintended RF activation.
- taw123 8y agoTrue, the solution isn't perfect. Just brainstorming ideas that can potentially be coupled with other layers of security. The advantage of the idea is it doesn't rely on the user activating a secure mode or knowing about the vulnerability. The protection is automatic when you're asleep. Arguably if you're walking, not a large amount of that time is near your front door - although I understand your location may still be predictable.