Phone unlock is not very secure?

aktk946 | 2026-01-28 00:47 | 23 views

I’ve noticed that when i unlock my SL7 with my phone, even after turning it off it is in a “ready to go” state. What i mean by that is even if the phone is not in car and the car is unlocked it can be started and driven away. To me this is a serious security issue as if you step away from car without locking it - it can be stolen easily. I’ve been using phone pretty much from day 1 so not sure how physical key will behave. I would expect it to be in vehicle for start to take place

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SexyDraenei 2026-01-28 01:03

yes, if you unlock with phone app or nfc card or digital key there is a period of time where the car will turn on without further authentication. I think its 1 minute. After that you have to put the phone/card on the nfc reader again. If you use the keyfob it has to be in the car for it to start.

wyx167 2026-01-28 02:08

I just tried this on my SL7: 1) Tap the side mirror using my phone's digital key 2) The car unlocks, but I don't enter it yet. Just standing next to it 3) After around 30 secs, it locks itself again and you need to redo from #1 again So if you don't leave the car and wander away from the car within the 30 secs, it should be fine. But yes within this 30 secs period someone can just open the door and drive away without the phone I guess.

TinyDemon000 2026-01-28 05:45

My 2007 Volvo does the same thing 😂 Not sure why OP is so concerned about a feature that's been around 20 years.

longboii69 2026-01-28 09:13

it only does this if you have “auto power on” enabled afaik

VictimRAID 2026-01-28 11:02

Nope

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