If your local key-cutter makes a mistake, you can return the key to have it tuned. Try that with a machine (the promo promises no mistakes, but we know how reliable machines really are).

The ability to cut high-security keys is much more limited and restricted and often requires the expert services of a locksmith and expensive and more sophisticated key machines.

The kiosk uses what KeyMe describes as “advanced robotics” to cut a key in 30 seconds and the company claims that it is more accurate than hardware store or locksmith key-cutting machines.

A device called the Electronic Key Impressioner can help replace lost or stolen car keys quicker than current manual methods, even if the only original is missing.