The rapid growth of the smartphone industry also increases the variety of functions. Smartphone manufacturers are creating new services by collaborating with giant names in other industries. The digital car key feature, which became famous with Apple Car, is spreading widely on Samsung and Google devices.
BMW introduces Digital Key Plus to some Pixel and Galaxy models
BMW Digital Key Plus started to be used with iPhone 13 devices last year. Samsung introduced the digital car key feature in the last quarter of 2021. In the first place, BMW has released an announcement for the feature that only the Galaxy S21 model supports. Accordingly, some Pixel and Galaxy models will now have this feature.
The following statements were included in the statement:
BMW Digital Key Plus can also be installed and activated on some older models with appropriate equipment. The vehicle can be programmed to lock or unlock when the customer approaches or moves away from their device, as with a conventional vehicle key with a convenience access function.
With the BMW digital car key feature, users who own this device will be able to perform the functions of standard car keys. Many features, from unlocking when getting close to the vehicle, to using air conditioning depending on the equipment, will be performed by smartphones.
Digital Key Plus uses ‘Ultra Wideband’ technology to detect when you are near the vehicle. This shows that you do not even need to take your smartphone out of your pocket. In addition, this sensitivity prevents leakage current attack if the radio signal between the vehicle and the phone is blocked by other parties.
Android phones that will support BMW Digital Key Plus;
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
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