Keyless Entry

Enterprise keyless access with audit, control, and uptime

AutoPi Keyless replaces physical keys with cryptographic, role-based credentials controlled from the AutoPi Cloud. Drivers unlock and start via smartphone or optional RFID/NFC, while policies scope access by vehicle, time window, and geofence. The in-vehicle unit validates locally, buffers offline, and syncs over TLS with device certificates when connectivity returns.

Built for mixed fleets (ICE + EV), it supports OBD-II/J1939 signals, remote lock/immobilize, and incident forensics. Every action is signed and logged with user, device, VIN, and timestamp for a complete audit trail and retention controls. Tenant isolation, API rate limits, and granular RBAC keep large deployments predictable and secure.

Integrate with existing systems via REST, MQTT, and webhooks; enable SSO (OIDC/SAML) for centralized identity. Use scheduled exports for billing and compliance, and manage OTA updates, parser versions, and device configs from one place.

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Feature Highlights

Start Simple: Your Fleet,
Keyless

Replace physical keys with cryptographically validated, policy-based digital access. AutoPi Keyless delivers deterministic unlock/lock and start authorization via a local policy engine, secure command signing, and credential caching for offline use. Every access request is timestamped, bound to a device identity, and logged per user, vehicle, and event, ready for mixed ICE/EV fleets and multi-tenant environments.

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Simple Setup, Solid Security

Drop-in module with pre-made harnessing, no cutting of OEM looms and no changes to OEM ECUs. Each device enrolls using a hardware-rooted certificate, performs mutual TLS to the cloud, and pulls signed policy manifests that are enforced locally even when the vehicle is out of coverage. Access rules, key material, and event logs are persisted on-device, so authorization and auditability survive reboots, modem drops, and intermittent 12/24 V supply.

Drivers use the mobile app, or optional RFID/NFC, for secure unlock and start. Identities are mapped to policy objects on the device, with roles, timeboxes, and optional geofences defining who can access which vehicle and when. Each request is validated against a local ruleset, commands are signed and verified before execution, and the outcome is logged with user ID, method (app or tag), and CAN-level result for downstream audit and analytics.

Compatible with OBD-II and J1939 fleets, including mixed 12 V/24 V and ICE/EV platforms. The device interfaces with vehicle networks (CAN/CAN-FD and digital I/O) to control lock/immobilizer lines and to read key signals such as door status, ignition state, and battery health. Brand-specific signals are normalized into a common data model, so the same access logic can be applied consistently across different OEMs without custom code for each model.

Pre-made harnessing and guided provisioning minimize install time and reduce wiring errors. The unit is wired to permanent power, ignition sense, and vehicle network, with built-in protection for cranking, load dump, and low-voltage conditions. Remote OTA updates, configuration management, and log collection allow you to roll out changes, debug installs, and monitor health without bringing vehicles back to the workshop.

Define access windows, geofences, and immobilization rules per user, group, or tenant and push them to the edge. Real-time telemetry, events, and exceptions are streamed to the cloud where you can review usage, enforce policies, and trigger automation. Integrate keyless events into your own systems via REST APIs, MQTT topics, or webhooks, and connect identity to your existing IAM stack.

Hardware-bound keys and signed command channels protect both vehicle actuation and data paths. Device identities are anchored in a secure element, firmware and policies are distributed as signed artifacts, and tamper events are recorded for later investigation. Role-based access control and SSO (OIDC/SAML) help centralize administration while enforcing least-privilege access for operators, integrators, and end customers.

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Unlock Anytime, Anywhere

Remotely unlock or authorize vehicle start through the AutoPi platform or mobile app, with all actions signed, logged, and validated on-device for maximum reliability.

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Maximize Fleet Security

Enforce role-based access, geofence rules, and immobilization logic. Each request is cryptographically authenticated and traceable down to the user and event level.

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Manage On-The-Go

Issue or revoke digital keys instantly. Devices sync via TLS but validate access locally, ensuring commands work even in low-coverage environments.

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Track in Real-time

View live GPS, ignition state, door status, and immobilization events. All telemetry is captured for audit, analytics, and operational decision-making.

Feature Details

Make Your Fleet Smarter with AutoPi Keyless

AutoPi Keyless extends beyond simple lock/unlock. It ties access control, EV telemetry, geofencing, and device management into a single, policy-driven stack. Vehicles expose ignition, door, and position data through the AutoPi device, while access requests are evaluated locally and propagated to your backend systems in real time.

Electric Vehicle Compatibility

Keyless access is designed to work natively with EVs by combining high-level authorization with low-level vehicle signals. The AutoPi device reads EV-specific parameters (state of charge, charging state, HV contactor status, etc.) and can factor them into access and immobilization logic. This enables use cases such as restricting access while the vehicle is fast-charging, preventing unauthorized drive-off with low battery, or triggering alerts if an EV leaves a charger unexpectedly. All events are logged and exposed via API for integration into your own EV workflows.

Secure Access Anytime

Access is governed by centrally managed policies but enforced at the edge. Users authenticate through the app or RFID/NFC, the device validates identity and policy locally, and only then are lock or start signals issued on the vehicle network. All commands travel over mutually authenticated TLS channels, are signed to prevent replay, and are recorded with user, vehicle, and timestamp metadata. This gives you a verifiable audit trail of who accessed what, when, and under which conditions.

Track with Precision

GPS fleet tracking is tightly coupled with keyless events so that “where” and “who” are always linked. The platform combines position, speed, ignition state, and door status with access logs to reconstruct full usage sessions. This allows you to distinguish between authorized and unauthorized movement, analyze utilization patterns per key holder, and feed precise trip and dwell metrics into planning, billing, or safety models through the API.

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Start Alert, Stay Informed

Alerts are generated from correlated access and telemetry data rather than from simple thresholds alone. You can trigger notifications when a vehicle is unlocked outside an allowed time window, started outside a designated operating area, or moved without an associated keyless event. Alert rules run on the platform and can be forwarded via email, webhook, or integration to your own incident tooling, ensuring that exceptions are detected and acted on quickly.

Efficient Geofencing

Geofences are defined as polygons or radius-based zones and evaluated both in the cloud and on the device. This enables edge actions such as automatic immobilization when a vehicle exits a restricted area, as well as backend logic such as billing per zone, automatic check-in/out, or SLA compliance reporting. All zone entries and exits are associated with the active user or key, so you always know who moved a vehicle into or out of a location.

Streamline Device Management

Device management covers firmware, configurations, and keyless policies as first-class objects. From a single console or API, you can roll out OTA updates, rotate certificates, update access rules, and monitor device health across the fleet. Configuration is versioned, changes are tracked per device and per fleet, and safe rollback paths are available so you can iterate on your keyless setup without risking downtime in the field.

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Frequently asked questions

Imagine unlocking and starting your vehicles without ever touching a key. That's what a keyless entry system does. It uses a small gadget or your phone to do all the work, making getting in and going easier and safer. For more detailed information, check out more on our blog.

Keyless entry means you decide who gets into your vehicles and when, all without a physical key that can get lost or copied. It’s all about making things safer and smarter, with the bonus of keeping a close eye on vehicle access.

Yep, our keyless solution can easily integrate with electric vehicles (EVs). It integrates smoothly, so managing your EV fleet becomes a breeze, supporting your move towards greener driving.

Super cool! Geofencing lets you set virtual fences for your vehicles. If a vehicle steps out of line, you’ll know instantly. It’s a game-changer for making sure your vehicles are exactly where they should be.

Alerts keep you in the loop with what’s happening with your fleet, think of them as your fleet’s way of talking to you. Unauthorized access? You’ll get an alert. Vehicle not locked properly? You’ll know. It’s about staying informed effortlessly.

Not at all. Managing the AutoPi devices is straightforward with our device management system. Whether you’re updating settings, adding new features, or solving small hiccups, you can do it all from anywhere, easily keeping your fleet running smoothly.

AutoPi devices cache policies and key material locally, so access decisions can still be made when a vehicle is out of coverage. Unlock, lock, and start commands are validated on the device against the last known policy, and all events are buffered. When connectivity returns, buffered events are synced to the cloud so your audit trail remains complete.

Yes. AutoPi exposes REST APIs, webhooks, and MQTT topics so that keyless events, telemetry, and alerts can be pushed into your existing fleet management or dispatch system. You can use our platform UI, your own backend, or a combination of both, depending on how tightly you want to integrate keyless workflows into your existing tools.

Security is built around hardware-bound identities, mutual TLS, and signed commands. Each device uses unique certificates, policies are distributed as signed artifacts, and commands are checked for integrity and freshness before being applied on the vehicle. Role-based access control and SSO options help you apply least-privilege access for drivers, operators, and administrators.

Installation normally includes mounting the AutoPi device, connecting it to power, ignition, and the vehicle’s data network (OBD-II or J1939), and optionally wiring additional lock or immobilizer lines. Pre-made harnesses are available for common use cases. Once powered, devices enroll automatically to your AutoPi account, where you can apply keyless policies and test access from the platform.

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