US EditionThe ‘dangerous’ risks of storing your car keys in the microwave (what not to do)
- LeaseLoco reported a recent rise in motorists storing car keys in microwaves in response to new theft methods involving keyless fobs.
- This trend stems from crafty thieves using technology to capture and amplify radio signals from keyless fobs, even when keys are inside homes.
- Microwaves can block electromagnetic signals between keys and cars but pose risks like damaging key fobs if accidentally activated inside them.
- John Wilmot, LeaseLoco CEO, warned that microwaving keys risks fire hazards and costly damage, while RFID-blocking pouches provide safer signal protection.
- Experts recommend purpose-made signal-blocking devices to protect cars from relay theft without the dangers associated with microwaves as key storage.
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