METHOD FOR USING INTERNET OF THINGS ECOSYSTEM TO PREVENT VEHICLE ACCESS KEY SPOOFING

A vehicle comprising a remote access controller arranged in the vehicle and configured to selectively execute a remote command originated by an access key device and to attempt to connect with an Internet of Things (IoT) device. If the remote access controller is securely connected to the IoT device, the remote access controller is configured to exchange information with an access key device, connect with the access key device, determine a location of the access key device relative to the vehicle, determine if the location of the access key device is within a predetermined range of the vehicle, and if the access key device is within a predetermined range of the vehicle, send a security request to the IoT device including the location of the vehicle. A vehicle component selectively controlled by the remote access controller based on the remote command.