Anyone have this issue with their FOB?

MattP725 · 08-10-2012, 02:45 PM

When I have my key in the same pocket as my iPhone, it doesn't seem to give me much range. When I switch pockets, it works much better.

Anyone else experience this? Wonder if the iPhone is interfering or if it is just blocking the signal.

ssmoked · 08-10-2012, 02:56 PM

its definately blocking the signal, especially if the iphone is on top of the key fob in the pocket. mine wouldnt even open the door if my phone is on top of it.

nmjaxx9 · 08-10-2012, 03:05 PM

interesting never happened before but im gonna go try it now and see if it interferes

speedfreek · 08-10-2012, 03:13 PM

Of course it will interfere both are sending and receiving signals and likley on the same 2.4GHz frequency. Same thing that happens if you put your phone on WiFI between your laptop and wireless router. It will weaken the signal to your laptop or possibly block it completely unless you have a 802.11n router and NIC.

speedfreek · 08-10-2012, 03:43 PM

FOB mod: Move FOB from iPhone pocket to other pocket for greater range...

kenchan · 08-10-2012, 03:50 PM

im so glad i have a droid4. no issue with Z + physical keyboard.

08-10-2012, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Anyone have this issue with their FOB? When I have my key in the same pocket as my iPhone, it doesn't seem to give me much range. When I switch pockets, it works much better. Anyone else experience this? Wonder if the iPhone is interfering or if it is just blocking the signal.

08-10-2012, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Of course it will interfere both are sending and receiving signals and likley on the same 2.4GHz frequency. Same thing that happens if you put your phone on WiFI between your laptop and wireless router. It will weaken the signal to your laptop or possibly block it completely unless you have a 802.11n router and NIC. Last edited by speedfreek; 08-10-2012 at 03:39 PM.

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08-10-2012, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 13	its definately blocking the signal, especially if the iphone is on top of the key fob in the pocket. mine wouldnt even open the door if my phone is on top of it.

08-10-2012, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	interesting never happened before but im gonna go try it now and see if it interferes

08-10-2012, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	FOB mod: Move FOB from iPhone pocket to other pocket for greater range...

08-10-2012, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	im so glad i have a droid4. no issue with Z + physical keyboard.