2021 Key Fob Cover

[Cal]

Yeah, I bought the ontto ones off of Amazon - I wish I had read the reviews first. They work fine if you push any of the buttons on the fob. Also, no problems starting the car with the fob in my pocket. But unlocking/locking the doors by pushing the door handle button while the fob is in my pocket is an exercise in frustration. I would say it works maybe 25% of the time, at best. The rest of the time I end up having to pull the fob out and hit the unlock or lock button on the fob. And the weird thing is the car always recognizes my approach (side mirrors open up), so why the door won't then unlock is a mystery. Either way, I'm chalking it up as a $40 loss for buying two ontto covers, and I'll just buy another brand instead. Too bad, because I love how they look.

Well, I can tell you what works for me. It's a bit of a dance, but here goes.

First, it seems that the fob likes to point towards the rear of my pocket (I have keys attached to the end of it... so the keys face forward and the fob points to the rear), and then if I walk up to the door and stand beside the handle, it unlocks or locks just fine using the button on the door handle. But I truly believe the aluminum metal case style fob covers that I bought.... though super protective and very well fitted and water resistant... do an excellent job of shielding the signal coming from the fob. So I've now ordered the silcone versions noted further up in this thread and am anxiously awaiting their arrival as a replacement for the metal covers.

Related side note: I've also purchased a couple of Farraday cage style fob cases from Amazon as a means to prevent fob signal theft and replication (you can Google this theft process, and it's something folks should pay some consideration to... especially if you leave your keys/fob near the front door of your home when you come inside).... so the fob covers may soon be a moot point for me.

 

[BasilFawlty]

The forum auto-replaces any links out to amazon to drive traffic to the forum-associated store... drives me crazy and seems kinda... gross. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I agree - that's not a very cool thing to do. If I post a link to something on Amazon, I expect it to go to Amazon. Just sayin'.

 

[Cal]

I agree - that's not a very cool thing to do. If I post a link to something on Amazon, I expect it to go to Amazon. Just sayin'.

I get it that the guy is attempting to use the forum as a means to generate business for his side hustle storefront, but replacing links is a fraudulent activity. Now if he left the original links we place along, and then chooses to add a line below it that suggests "or maybe you'll find something you like in my store located here..."; I see that as a reasonable alternative. But just replacing thread content is extremely inappropriate because he's actually editing the content of our posts. That is not socially acceptable behaviour.

 

[Lith_SXPN]

Amazon - Personal link added
Amazon - No link, Auto-link expected
Test link, please ignore.
Edit: Seems to be working?

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[Lakergirl*24]

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Yeah, I bought the ontto ones off of Amazon - I wish I had read the reviews first. They work fine if you push any of the buttons on the fob. Also, no problems starting the car with the fob in my pocket. But unlocking/locking the doors by pushing the door handle button while the fob is in my pocket is an exercise in frustration. I would say it works maybe 25% of the time, at best. The rest of the time I end up having to pull the fob out and hit the unlock or lock button on the fob. And the weird thing is the car always recognizes my approach (side mirrors open up), so why the door won't then unlock is a mystery. Either way, I'm chalking it up as a $40 loss for buying two ontto covers, and I'll just buy another brand instead. Too bad, because I love how they look.

i love the key fob cover I bought, see comments above #17. No issues with remote stater. If keys are in my pocket doors unlock, no issues, I just press the button on door handle and pull open. Great product.

 

[superk1977]

I found these also in Amazon. They don't cover all around but look cool and might not cause any signal block:

https://smile.amazon.com/ontto-Holder-Keycase-Prevent-Scratch/dp/B07ZNNBX5X/?_encoding=UTF8&pf_rd_p=eb3484c3-035d-4d12-aecc-98bf8b45f240&pd_rd_wg=rQBCq&pf_rd_r=DRD3R1X5FW1SB65X5SWA&pd_rd_w=V9209&pd_rd_r=614d8709-0da6-4394-98dd-404fd9aed6ee&ref_=ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m&th=1&psc=1

 

[TheBigHouse]

I found these also in Amazon. They don't cover all around but look cool and might not cause any signal block:

Those are the ontto ones I bought. Avoid.

 

[superk1977]

Those are the ontto ones I bought. Avoid.

Got it. So these blocked the signal? Anyone else found good ones? I guess the 4button silicone ones will work even with the remote start right? Just need to push the button thru the silicone?

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[DarkMossJustin]

I bought one of these (in Green). I was impressed enough that I'm going to buy another. Hand made and very good quality. Yes, it's pricy, but a very nice bit of leather work.

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@BasilFawlty:

How's your leather cover doing a few months later?

Mine still looks great.

Only minor dings, scratches and dents are from the keys and key ring and because it's leather it looks perfectly fine and slightly worn-in, like a leather jacket, leather belt or leather shoes.

I might have to get another one.

Did you ever get a second cover from that South Korean leather accessories maker that we both ordered from?

If yes, what color?

 

[BasilFawlty]

@BasilFawlty:

How's your leather cover doing a few months later?

Mine still looks great.

Only minor dings, scratches and dents are from the keys and key ring and because it's leather it looks perfectly fine and slightly worn-in, like a leather jacket, leather belt or leather shoes.

I might have to get another one.

Did you ever get a second cover from that South Korean leather accessories maker that we both ordered from?

If yes, what color?

Mine is about the same - just a few minor marks that gives is "patina" (But it still look very good and very classy)

I have actually recently ordered a second one in Navy. This is is a gift for my wife and I've had her name embossed on it. It hasn't arrived yet but I'll post a picture when it does.

 

[ashuride]

Mine is about the same - just a few minor marks that gives is "patina" (But it still look very good and very classy)

I have actually recently ordered a second one in Navy. This is is a gift for my wife and I've had her name embossed on it. It hasn't arrived yet but I'll post a picture when it does.

can you link?!

 

[BasilFawlty]

can you link?!

I think it is linked earlier in this thread, but here it is again:

Kia Series Leather Key Fob Cover, Niro Seltos Sorento Soul Sportage Telluride, Fob Case, Key Leather Case, Fob Keychain. - Etsy

This Car Accessories item by BANDAleather has 378 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from South Korea. Listed on Apr 28, 2024

www.etsy.com

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[DarkMossJustin]

I think it is linked earlier in this thread, but here it is again:

Kia Series Leather Key Fob Cover, Niro Seltos Sorento Soul Sportage Telluride, Fob Case, Key Leather Case, Fob Keychain. - Etsy

This Car Accessories item by BANDAleather has 378 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from South Korea. Listed on Apr 28, 2024

www.etsy.com

Great product.

The Green looks amazing with the golden yellow stitching.

I have same model in Deep Brown with Brown stitching and I have to say that it looks amazing contrasted with the brass fastener and key ring.

Might have to pick up a second cover from them.

Quality is amazing and even the box and classy presentation/set-up instructions made me happy when I received it

 

[BasilFawlty]

Great product.

The Green looks amazing with the golden yellow stitching.

It is a bit on the pricy side (but you can get free shipping, which coming from Korea isn't insignificant). It is obviously a well crafted, hand-made item.

 

[DarkMossJustin]

It is a bit on the pricy side (but you can get free shipping, which coming from Korea isn't insignificant). It is obviously a well crafted, hand-made item.

agreed.

Thankfully it's not a regular expense.

Bought one. May buy another, and that will probably be it.

 

[BasilFawlty]

Mine is about the same - just a few minor marks that gives is "patina" (But it still look very good and very classy)

I have actually recently ordered a second one in Navy. This is is a gift for my wife and I've had her name embossed on it. It hasn't arrived yet but I'll post a picture when it does.

The Navy Blue version finally arrived. As promised, here are a couple of pictures.

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[DarkMossJustin]

The Navy Blue version finally arrived. As promised, here are a couple of pictures.

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@BasilFawlty:

Is the stitching blue or silver or white?

I can't tell if that's the flash/lighting or the color of the thread

 

[BasilFawlty]

@BasilFawlty:

Is the stitching blue or silver or white?

I can't tell if that's the flash/lighting or the color of the thread

In natural light it looks sort of silvery grey.

 

[Nightsky93]

In natural light it looks sort of silvery grey.

Do you like your brown one better?

 

[BasilFawlty]

Do you like your brown one better?

I don't have the brown one. My other one is the Emerald Green (which I like equally well as this blue one). Hard to say which I like better.