What Is the Activity Key GEN2 and How Does It Work?
The Activity Key GEN2 is a passive, battery‑free wearable that integrates with the vehicle’s keyless entry system. Unlike the first generation, which used a simple RFID wristband and required you to deactivate the conventional key, the GEN2 features an embedded Near Field Communication (NFC) chip and a compact antenna coil. You simply touch the wristband to the designated area on the tailgate or door handle, and the vehicle instantly locks or unlocks. Once inside, the vehicle recognises the key and allows you to start the engine with the start/stop button.
Land Rover and Jaguar developed the Activity Key for users who need a fully waterproof, shock‑proof alternative to the standard smart key. You wear the band on your wrist while surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, or skiing. Your primary key fob remains inside the vehicle, electronically disabled and secure. The system achieves this by sending a sleep command to the main key through the Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM). When you return and touch the wristband, the KVM instantly wakes the primary key again, and you drive away without any delay.
JLR‑Grade Technical Breakdown
- Technology: passive 13.56 MHz NFC tag with a secure ISO/IEC 14443‑compliant IC. No internal battery, no charging required.
- Waterproofing: fully submersible to 50 metres (IP68 rating). The one‑piece silicone band resists salt water, chlorine, mud, and extreme temperatures from –20 °C to +85 °C.
- Durability: reinforced polymer body with a scratch‑resistant fascia; the strap withstands 100,000+ flex cycles without tearing.
- Vehicle communication: the tailgate activation area contains a dedicated low‑power transmitter that energises the wristband and reads the unique encrypted token in under 200 milliseconds.
- Security: every token uses rolling‑code encryption synchronised to the KVM. The vehicle’s security gateway validates the token before granting access, making relay attacks impossible.
- Pairing: the key pairs directly to the KVM during the coding process. No modifications to the B‑pillar, door locks, or Engine Control Module (ECM) are necessary.
- Compatibility: works with all Pivi Pro and InControl Touch Pro vehicles (Defender L663, Discovery 5 L462, Range Rover L460/L461, Range Rover Sport L494, Range Rover Velar L560, and Jaguar F‑Pace X761) that have keyless entry and the compatible KVM software version.
Factory‑Matched Retrofit Process
Our JLR‑certified technicians install the Activity Key capability without altering your vehicle’s exterior or interior trim. The retrofit kit includes the GEN2 wristband in your chosen colour (black, white, or orange), the latest software calibration file, and full CCF (Car Configuration File) programming.
We first verify that your vehicle’s KVM firmware supports the Activity Key feature. If a software update is required, we perform it using the genuine JLR diagnostic tool. The CCF update enables the wearable key function and configures the tailgate activation zone. Immediately afterwards, the security pairing routine binds the unique wristband token to your vehicle. We then test every function: locking, unlocking, primary key sleep/wake, and engine start. The system appears natively in the vehicle’s instrument cluster and touchscreen, just as it would from the factory. No aftermarket control boxes or spliced wiring enter the vehicle network, so your full diagnostic capability remains intact.
Total Confidence During Outdoor Pursuits
With the Activity Key GEN2, you eliminate the risk of losing a conventional key in water, mud, or snow. You no longer need to hide a key in a wheel arch or carry a bulky dry bag. The wristband stays securely on your arm, and the touch‑to‑access response proves instant, even with wet or gloved hands. The system transforms your Land Rover or Jaguar into the ultimate support vehicle for active lifestyles, giving you exactly the freedom the engineers intended.
Because the wristband requires no battery, it never fails during extended trips. The band’s slim profile fits under a wetsuit or jacket without irritation. If you ever need an additional band, the system supports up to five paired wristbands, so family members or teammates can share access.
Kit Contents, Pricing, and Warranty
- One genuine Activity Key GEN2 wristband (colour matched or selected)
- KVM software update (if required)
- Full CCF programming and security pairing
- Vehicle‑specific instructions and remote support
- 36‑month warranty on parts and workmanship
The complete retrofit starts at £495.00 including VAT, installation, and coding. We offer nationwide mobile fitting across the UK at no extra travel cost. Every installation includes a hands‑on demonstration, so you know exactly how to use your new wearable key from day one.
