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How to duplicate any car remote using a smartphone app

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It is our duty to highlight innovations that can help us improve and simplify our lives. These remotes, which may or may not have a transponder, can be programmed directly from our smartphone using a dedicated app that can be downloaded directly from the store. Along with the remote, a special cable is provided that will allow you to reprogram the remote for your specific car model and year in just a few moments. Costs vary, and you can find them directly on the Silca website or on major e-commerce platforms.

Updated on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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