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ive tested a couple of things to see if they would block the signal by putting the keys in the container and then standing next to the car and trying to open the door

kids Lunch box would not block, small metal garbage can, would not block, cookie tin would not block. All would block if you lined the edge with aluminum foil before putting the top on.

foil lined Potato chip bag would block.

Wrapping in enough aluminum foil will block the signal

Those faraday bags are convenient, but I park in the garage so Im not that worried. Garage door openers now have lock switches which prevent the door from being opened using any opener.




I just read "Garage opener" and automatically I have to think about Samy Kamkar's OpenSesame Hack [0].

Regarding the keyfobs, I've seen demonstrations on video where the RF signal was relayed. I can search for them, but they were in German.

[0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSRaIU9_Vc


"Garage door openers now have lock switches which prevent the door from being opened using any opener."

More info on this? Mine is older and doesn't have anything like it.




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