Car snatching, also known as carjacking, is a high-risk type of robbery where a vehicle is forcefully taken in the presence of the victim. Unlike simple car theft, snatching often involves violence or the threat of a weapon. MoboKey’s advanced security system is designed to provide protection and a rapid response mechanism in this exact high-risk scenario. The core feature for preventing successful snatching is the Anti-Snatch Mode.

Here is a breakdown of how MoboKey protects against car snatching:

1. The Core Defense: Anti-Snatch Mode

MoboKey’s Anti-Snatch Mode is an active security protocol that is designed to protect the driver when they are on the road.

  • Mechanism:
    This mode uses the established secure connection between the MoboKey device in your car and your personal smartphone. The Anti-Snatch Mode is always active once the security button in the app is green.

  • Activation Protocol:
    In case of a snatching event, the car automatically secures itself once the connection between the car and your phone ends. This is crucial because it ensures the car is secured even if the thief snatches your phone as well.

  • Engine Shutdown:
    Once the car is no longer in the range of the app (because the snatcher has driven away with the car and you are left behind), the device activates a security protocol. The snatcher has a short window before the car stops. They may have 30-120 seconds, depending on security relay installation. This prevents the thief from getting away with your car.

2. Proximity-Based Immobilization

The system leverages its proximity features to immobilize the vehicle if the authorized device moves out of range.

  • Proximity-Based Immobilization:
    If someone tries to forcefully take your car, MoboKey automatically immobilizes the car once your phone is out of range.

  • Auto Security Mode:
    The car security automatically activates as soon as the connection between the phone and the device has ended. The car will not start until the phone reconnects with the device.

3. Remote Shutdown (Manual Intervention)

You also have the ability to manually secure the vehicle immediately after a snatching event.

  • Instant Remote Shutdown:
    In case of a snatch attempt, you can instantly lock the car and shut down the engine using the MoboKey app. This is an immediate action to prevent the thief from escaping.

  • Manual Security Mode:
    This allows the driver to activate or deactivate the engine security when needed, similar to an old-school system.

Key Advantages of MoboKey Over Traditional Security

Traditional car alarms and immobilizers are behind in addressing modern threats.

  • Active Defense:
    MoboKey provides an active Anti-Snatch Mode that works while the car is running, not just when it is in parking.

  • Complete Control:
    You have complete control over your vehicle using just your smartphone.

  • Advanced Security Layers:
    MoboKey secures your car with multiple keys and advanced encryption, making it very difficult to bypass. A thief would need your login information and have to be in range of the car to bypass the security, with that information needing to be verified by MoboKey’s server.

Visit our website for more information on the Advanced Car Security Feature.

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