Activity Key on a 2020 Defender
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By the way, I'm a runner and for years have put my LR4 smart key in a ziplock and hidden it under a rock... always worried someone might see me and come grab it. So I've really enjoyed my new Activity Key. I hide my smart key in the vehicle, strap the AK to my wrist, lock the vehicle and head out with no worries! I wear my Garmin on one wrist and the AK on the other. Its light and not even noticeable. Worried about its durability, I cut a clear piece of screen protector vinyl over the screen and changed the band for an elastic/velcro sports band and its GREAT!
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I ordered one on my original order before it was converted to 2022. This was the least of the items dropped that I wanted, but I'm optimistic it will be the easiest to re-add once they become more widely available! I used to be the only one who loved the keypad on my Ford for the same reason. Since then, never had a vehicle easy to enter without the key. Look forward to the Activity key as it is supposed to disable any remotes inside the vehicle. Just hope there's no but with that tech! It was so much more fun to blame all electrical problems on Lucas. Now who??
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I am not sure about keys being disabled if you leave them in the car. In my own test (leave fob on driver seat, window open. Lock car with the Activity Key. Leave activity key in the house and out of range. Walk back to the car, grab fob on driver seat and open doors and start engine), it didn't appear to disable it. Regardless, the beauty of the new Activity Key is that you don't need to take the fob with you. The wristwatch replaces the fob completely. Once you get used to that, it's really quite convenient. Only thing is, when you valet the car, you need to take the watch off your wrist and hand it to the attendant, who looks at you funny.
Last edited by umbertob; 07-08-2021 at 03:37 PM.
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GrouseK9 (07-08-2021)
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Posted a quick video on YouTube for those interested on how the new activity key works. I have a 2020 US specs Defender and was able to buy the key - 315 Mhz model - and get it activated by my local dealer, total charge 2 hours of labor plus the cost of the key. YMMV depending on market area. I understand 2020s in countries outside of the US use a different frequency (433 Mhz) and require the KVM (Keyless Vehicle Module) to be replaced and reprogrammed before the activity key can work. Also, my understanding is that keyless entry is required.
https://youtu.be/S2n40xMGodY
https://youtu.be/S2n40xMGodY
also dont want to get stuck outside my car wet and freezing. Haha
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Whatsdoing1982 (07-10-2021)
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[QUOTE=drcoop;781894]It appears to be LR147248. Here's a photo of my box (serial numbers blurred for security). Hope this helps.
By the way, I'm a runner and for years have put my LR4 smart key in a ziplock and hidden it under a rock... always worried someone might see me and come grab it. So I've really enjoyed my new Activity Key. I hide my smart key in the vehicle, strap the AK to my wrist, lock the vehicle and head out with no worries! I wear my Garmin on one wrist and the AK on the other. Its light and not even noticeable. Worried about its durability, I cut a clear piece of screen protector vinyl over the screen and changed the band for an elastic/velcro sports band and its GREAT!
I was wondering if I could change the band. Is it a standard width? Could you post the link to the strap you purchased? Thanks!
By the way, I'm a runner and for years have put my LR4 smart key in a ziplock and hidden it under a rock... always worried someone might see me and come grab it. So I've really enjoyed my new Activity Key. I hide my smart key in the vehicle, strap the AK to my wrist, lock the vehicle and head out with no worries! I wear my Garmin on one wrist and the AK on the other. Its light and not even noticeable. Worried about its durability, I cut a clear piece of screen protector vinyl over the screen and changed the band for an elastic/velcro sports band and its GREAT!
I was wondering if I could change the band. Is it a standard width? Could you post the link to the strap you purchased? Thanks!