Everything you need to know about the Toyota Smart Key System

In this video I will show you how the Key-less entry system works and how to replace the battery for your Toyota Smart Key.
Hope this video helps you out!

[@squidwords]

thankyou - i got my car started with your help. the dealer never told me any of this info!

[@Jeyxero]

I had been wondering how I was gonna start the car if the battery died on the Smart key, this video could not have explained it better. Thank you!

[@coloradoboo1071]

Yep, I took the key out of my Prius remote just to test if it still works...hold the Toyota logo right up the push start button and it will start!!

[@abc-wv4in]

Yes, I actually think Toyota should supply a little card explaining that so you could keep it handy. I'm sure it's in the manual somewhere, but the manual is like reading an encyclopedia, and not very well written imo.

[@perenniallong]

I didn't even know half of these features existed. What... and how to change the battery part will be very helpful. Thank you so much for explaining this!

[@rosagomez1429]

BRAVO! , this is the best Corolla tutorial explanation never ever watched, *****

[@rosagomez1429]

Is missing ** stars , do not why ?

[@pht58]

Thank you for this very clear and easy understand video. Great job.

[@mercuriomichael]

Very concise and informative. Thank you!

[@zerorsqoga]

Great vid. Got my RAV4 with you folks. The KZbin channel is a great idea!

[@x_ned4582]

I have never ever known about this lol, I always wondered whats the point of the key slot since the car is keyless. thank you man you helped a lot.

[@pinkpanta72]

what an amazing display; something i never knew and i find this video very helpful. thanks alot for this. really appreciate it.

[@lyimoej7198]

I don't own a smart key car, but i loved how informative the video was

[@kienvo]

Thanks for the useful tricks. They work nicely.

[@tmm1956]

His tutorials are amazing and so helpful

[@Vinterfrid]

The manual that comes with the car is even more helpful - problem is that few people bother to read it.

[@PattyKuluCakes]

You should also talk about rolling down the windows with the key fob or remote start, of course, for equipped models.

[@ryankbr]

suuper helpful video!! excellent quality and narration

[@w2vmc953]

I just bought a new 2022 Corolla, and I REALLY appreciate your video! Now I'll never be locked out of the car! ;-)

[@Vinterfrid]

So you mean you did not read the manual that came with the car - where this is no doubt explained?

[@lovingrcTV]

1:57 just what I needed. Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@raist315]

I didn't know about all the doors opening. That's handy. I like that six months into owning my Camry, I'm still learning things.

[@abc-wv4in]

I didn't know about that either. One default that I immediately change, though, is having all the doors unlock when you put it into park or turn the car off (whichever it is). I turn that "kidnapper-convenience" feature off in the settings. I don't want all the doors to automatically unlock!

[@BobJones-fc3ef]

Default, or from the factory only the drivers door is unlocked! The roll your windows down feature has to be enabled with an advanced dealer type scanner.

[@alanzemsky7695]

Great video! Can you explain a bit more if the smart key has push button start and if it also has smart entry too? If it only says push button start does that mean you have to use to manual key to open the door or will the remote still open the doors with the lock or unlock feature on its own?

[@brucecampbell5350]

It's fun learning all this stuff

[@catt99mahal8]

Wow!! Thank you. My salesman did not show me any of this.

[@ronisworld2916]

thank you for sharing this!

[@waelelhifnawy8208]

Very useful video...thank you so much

[@tjiron968]

Thank you very informative

[@aydinkarabacak]

Thanks a lot, greetings from Istanbul 🍻🍻🍻

[@Pittsburgh-412]

I've always wondered what to do if my key fob battery died. Thanks for this info

[@thatfunnyguyfred]

Great video very informative

[@lovelyshimmer3566]

That was so helpful!

[@jaydayrit8553]

nice video, I have a question though. What if I change the paint of the door handles, will it affect the smart keyless entry?

[@alex80657]

That was helpful, but can you also do a tutorial on the Corolla SE 6 speed shift stick? I have one and it has the same key fob.

[@sunilv9654]

Awesome video

[@abc-wv4in]

Very helpful video, thanks! Very important to know what to do if the fob's battery is dead. Although I don't think the 2021s have it unless you do a paid subscription, earlier years also had remote start using the key fob.

[@ashishduggal3329]

So easy to explain

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

Great Tutorial! I am happy to see that the battery is replacable because then I don’t have to spend hundreds on a new FOB when it dies. Something as simple as that makes me feel like Toyota actually thinks about what is best for me and not for their wallet. Also good to know about the methods of unlocking all passenger doors as well as using the key manually.

[@ytcinnamonplayz2550]

I want u to know that Toyota and Honda are great cars and they last forever so u should get one of them

[@alexandru_18]

What cars doesn’t have a key with a replaceble battery?

[@twenty4941]

Another tip is that the battery in your car is replaceable. No need to spend thousands on a new car when the battery dies. Toyota cares enough to sell you a new battery.

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

@@twenty4941 that’s not a similar comparison because no car manufacturer will provide a free battery or a battery that lasts forever. Whereas many other car manufacturers make key fobs that aren’t simple to replace the battery on and/or force you to buy a new key entirely and reprogram.

[@JB-ie9hj]

@@ytcinnamonplayz2550 After 50 years owning Holden’s A General Motors product in Australia I bought a new Toyota V6 Camry .This car is excellent I wished I had switched to Toyota many years ago.

[@acelmoni2833]

Cool I got mine 2021 LE upgrade.. I got a? Can I roll the windows and the sunroof with the remote of the car? Thanks

[@alee6874]

Why doesn’t this have way more views

[@N.S335]

Is remote start avalable on the corrola hybrid 2020?

[@trackingthealgorithm221]

Can you disable the proximity access? Stop it from opening with touching the handle?

[@MrKoocher]

Thanks!

[@AndreNguyen7]

Very informative! I heard you only get one smart key fob. How much is it to purchase one more (for back up, left at home just in case?)

[@abc-wv4in]

I received two with my 2021 Camry SE.

[@johngaither3830]

All new Toyotas come with two. Replacements are very expensive. Even more so if you have no Fob to obtain the correct code signal from. Most Locksmiths and some Toyota dealerships can do this.

[@bhupindersinghbajwa3337]

Hi Can u advise Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2021 CSE model has Remote Fob start ?

[@xheneteshabani4243]

Does all the Corolla hatchback hybrid have smart key like this corolla

[@jnrinusa4301]

Helpful

[@lizelle_guadez]

Can you start your engine using the remote for the 2021 Corolla Apex edition ? And if so, how do you do it?

[@abc-wv4in]

I've never been able to remote start m 2021 Camry SE, either. I think Toyota may have changed Remote Start to a paid subscription service only. BOO.

[@ryankbr]

had no idea you could start the car with a dead key- very handy incase my key dies:)

[@allsupercousins267]

Get your smart key near your push button to start or stop

[@happygil4698]

If your battery is truly dead, it will not work. If its not strong enough to send a signal for the door locks but has a smigent of charge it will work. I assume nobody will ever let their battery completely die, since you will realize that its getting weaker when the remote doesn't work from the farther distances.

[@TheLawRival]

Nope, you haven’t mentioned “everything” about the Toyota key fob. To disable the key fob from transmitting the signal for purposes like if someone is using a scanner to duplicate your fob this is what to do: While holding the LOCK button you press the UNLOCK button twice. At this point you cannot open your door with your hand. To disable this feature simple press the unlock button.

[@RobS123]

VERY important tip! Thieves can use a scanner to locate and "steal" your fob's code if they are near you say in a mall. Then they use the code to program their own "blank" fob to steal your car.

[@abc-wv4in]

I didn't know that! Thanks

[@TomatoTomato911]

is this a 1 time setting or need to do this everytime?

[@2old4allthis]

@@TomatoTomato911 Everytime

[@jossderosa5401]

you can buy a Faraday bag for car key, This pouch will protect you chip from potential thieves trying to steal your vehicle. Worth every penny. GrettingFrom 🇩🇴

[@donniethesportsguy893]

Got a 2021 Prius Prime XLE... week old all of a sudden even with a fully charged battery, vehicle will not give me any ev range info like %, miles but I can tell it is running in EV. Any ideas?

[@Lisa-if3uh]

Wow! That was a great tutorial. So much I actually didn't know about. Thank you. Also one other thing, how do I know when to replace the fob battery? Will it flash red lights, or simply stop working?

[@margaretcallicutt1681]

The car will tell you it is getting low. It will pop up at the gages

[@abc-wv4in]

@@margaretcallicutt1681 Thank you; that's good to know!

[@BobJones-fc3ef]

Best to replace it once a year. A good time is when you also replace your homes smoke detector batteries!

[@michelesamueljones4083]

You just saved me

[@junaidnoor8893]

Can you do this on hybrid Toyota

[@leehess6335]

If you want to buy an extra key or lost your key and you are no where the dealership do they cut a laser cut key can they do it by the vin number

[@jeannejeanne543]

I had a 2006 solara was hit I bought a second 2006 solara Can I reprogram my remote key fobs from 1 st car?

[@enriquesanchez6839]

My Smart key wont lock my car when I touch the markings on the door handle, I already changed the battery on the fob but it didn't help. Any help? I drive a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE

[@bernadetteoleary2233]

Thank for this video. Today, I went to go remove the charging cable from my 2021 RAV4 Prime XSE and I could NOT unlock my car with the keyless entry key fob. There was blinking light on the key fob (which I have no idea what that is for). I tried unlocking all four doors with the key fob by using the unlock button AND putting my hand inside the driver's and passenger side door handle. I had previously watched a video about the manual key, popped it out, and was able to unlock my car and start it. I was also able to lock the car as I normally do with touching the front of the driver's door handle. Why could I not unlock before? What is the blinking light mean on my key fob?

[@andrewfelcey5593]

Low Battery,, need to replace.

[@leardi58]

Just purchased a new 2023 Toyota 4Runner on the back of my fob just has the Toyota emblem should it say 4 runner if anyone could answer that question please and I only received one fob thank you

[@Spacefish007]

If you loose all keys, you can still emulate one with a K518ISE, use that one or just use the emulated key to programm new keys through the normal process.

[@BobJones-fc3ef]

That response flew right over the heads of 99% of the people on here! Dumb it down so people not enrolled in automotive colleges can understand what you are attempting to say!

[@justpar2012]

Why doesn't my rear window lock when I leave my car locked? Rear window deck window will still open by pressing the small button near the window? Thanks Mike

[@b43xoit]

How vulnerable is it to radio snooping?

[@monkeydunkey1]

If you press the lock button two times then press and hold the third time it will start the car up. Just figured this out after several months of owning my corolla

[@abc-wv4in]

I think for 2021 you have to have a paid subscription to use Remote Start. The older ones had it, though. I'm disappointed my 2021 Camry SE doesn't have it, although I doubt I'd ever actually use it! (Mild climate here.) It would have been good if he'd told about remote start in the video, though.

[@johngaither3830]

Not on all Toyotas it won't.

[@KAZLUK]

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[@fredschrader1014]

Supra key seems more complicated as fob is bmw right?

[@mikejon9963]

if left the key in the car after shut off and leaving, can I still open the door?

[@antoniog9814]

How do you stop the fob from constantly transmitting the signal? Or is there a way to stop the signal from being intercepted?

[@bubulubu3136]

Hold the lock button down and push the unlock button twice. The light should flash four times and it will no longer transmit. Push any button to turn it back on.

[@bayareasprts1234]

How do make it not beep the horn and make that sound when unlocking the doors?

[@danb8605]

how do u program these

[@simply-tom]

The best thing is all these fobs use the same battery so if you purchased a new vehicle from another car that uses a fob too, most likely you’ll be able to use the same battery. If you’ve bought a bunch of them like I did from Amazon lol. I change them out like once a year. Overkill I know but I don’t want them running low. And you can tell too when the transmitter doesn’t work too well when you’re further away from the car.

[@witboj8281]

You forgot to mention that with a TIS you can programm the key to open or close car windows by long holding open or close button. You also forgot about energy save mode whitch is also antytheft mode (press twice open button when holding close button)

[@RobS123]

Great tip!

[@chetangosai9717]

How can work remote start?

[@rickevans33050]

Does the key fob need to be reprogrammed after changing the battery?

[@johngaither3830]

No it does not. It retains its code even after the battery has died. Thats why you can hold a dead fey Fob up to the START button and get the car going.

[@condor5635]

If I hide the mechanical key part under my car as a spare And I lose the actual fob itself I’ll be able to enter the car but I won’t be able to start it correct?

[@abc-wv4in]

I don't actually know, but from what I understand from the video you are correct. I don't know of a way to start the ignition without the fob. Maybe someone else knows a way? I've always been afraid to hide a key, though. All the thieves know where to look!

[@thegarbear05]

How do you remote start it

[@Meowykittykat]

You did forget about that theives being able to copy smart keys signal's and are able to clone them to a new key... but great video!

[@b43xoit]

Signal's WHAT?

[@lettherebmusic4249]

So, why can't I find info anywhere on how to get in my trunk with dead battery? Usually tools, jumper cables, emergency stuff is in the trunk, right?

[@GoldThumbGardens]

Most important thing. You will now have to pay a monthly fee to use the key fob you paid for to remote start the car you paid for after a free trial period.

[@jimh2061]

Yes these dealers and manufacturers are always trying to figure out ways to make money.

[@jomesguerra]

i tried holding on to the driver side door and it doesn’t unlock all doors just the driver side is there a setting to do?

[@abc-wv4in]

He explained it. I think keep your hand around the door handle for a few seconds, but rewatch the video. I didn't try to remember because I'm almost always alone in my car.

[@hashamalikhan2516]

Good and car

[@pekinglad]

Can anyone tell me that how long the battery will last in general please? thank you.

[@abc-wv4in]

I don't know about the new ones, but my 2005 Camry LE's remote door unlock battery was still good in Dec. 2020 when someone totaled it! It didn't have keyless ignition, though. I replaced it with a 2021 Camry SE.

[@johngaither3830]

Hard to say. Toyota guesses 5 years. One of my Corolla key Fobs died after 2 years while the other one is still going strong. My sons Rav4 Fobs are 6 years old and still work.

[@blevins25]

Does it work with Apple carkey

[@dyautodelivery2890]

From what I know, its not available yet.

[@shizenjapan]

The dealer should tell you these features when you purchase the car. When I bought my new Land Cruiser last year the sales person explained all this to me. One thing I will add that you didn't mention is never touch the bottom of the battery that is the smaller diameter end as the oils in your skin can cause the battery to fail prematurely. But to be fair not many people probably know this anyway.

[@BobJones-fc3ef]

Just like replacing halogen or high intensity bulbs before insertion always use a soft cotton cloth to remove finger prints which leave a print because human skin exudes oils which can cause corrosion of metals and in the case of halogen bulbs leave the print which magnified thru glass cause a localized hotspot causing premature failure.

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[@zihernadla3053]

I really don't understand, how is possible (on the 0:34) to unlock the car with just touching of the handle? This is the way I'm checking if the doors are locked. What else has to be done done with the key, that this "0:34 touch magic" will happen?

[@parminderlehal2385]

Why does rav4 don’t have garage door open system? It’s weird

[@scaragaming2495]

How to protect this Toyota against mouse jacking ?

[@racecar157]

this isn't exactly related to the video. I notice a difference in sound when I lock my car with the key fob vs my actual horn. is it supposed to be like that.

[@atharvsinha.poppy1hrodanwo654]

The Indian Corrolla is like an ETIOS.

[@papaGhurka]

Nissan brought this out more than 10 years ago

[@TurnMaster]

Mine is different, i just need my smart key in my pocket, put my hand near (within 6 inches) of the door handle and it unlocks.

[@randomguy-rom]

What about the camry

[@GarryBurgess]

Mine won't pry open, but I don't want to break it.

[@skullfucker3381]

The corolla sedan man I'd love this in Europe

[@abdussamad9288]

My Prius tells me if the battery’s needs to be replaced

[@davidwelday3276]

You should edit this with more info. like the windows rolling down, starting it, and deactivating the remote so it doesn't transmit all the time

[@brettburns2248]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gekkehenkie0001]

Just how complicated does "opening doors" have to be?

[@richardwheatley4745]

You didn't go over shutting off the FOB by holding down both lock and unlock at the same time.

[@glennovitsky3975]

Need to tell everyone that the "hold your hand in the front door handle for three seconds to unlock the doors" only works with remotes that look like that. The rectangular, older style smart keys on the current 4Runners, Sequoia, Tacoma, previous generation Highlanders and Rav 4's DO NOT OPEN all 4 doors, no matter how long you hold your hand in the handle. Also, the key you pull out is also a tool to help you open the remote when changing the battery. If you notice, the end is chiseled, and if you look at the remote where the key was, you will see a rectangular box. Insert key into this box and twist to easily open fob!!!

[@LeonidSaykin]

also you can turn off the smart key for security reasons and the car would stay locked when you are away

[@user-tb6zy6mf5q]

❤❤😂😮😊

[@wingusa2]

You forgot one of the most important things How to turn your key fob off so people can copy it over the air and steal your car Hold down the lock side of the fob with one finger while hitting unlock twice This turned your fob off so people cannot copy it Tap any button to turn it back on

[@cheotoro1]

I bought a new Prius couple weeks ago and the remote control only works with 5 meters from the car, more on that is impossible to runs the car for the heater 👎👎

[@tonyf7997]

This is for USA only buddy not all countries!

[@zavalafrancisco23]

😅 I have this on a 2010 lexus rx350

[@tom165983]

Are all cars like this now? This smart key thing… I’m going too need a car in a year or so…. Wanna just be ready lol

[@abc-wv4in]

Toyotas are available with a regular key. I think the remote key start is an option, but my Camry has it.