Smartphones and watches will replace car keys
Manufacturers of modern electronics have decided to replace car keys with mobile devices. They already thought about developing a single standard.
Electronic devices such as smartphones, watches and bracelets will be used as keys for cars. It is expected that the draft digital key will appear by the end of 2019.
A single standard will allow the use of smartphones, smart watches, and bracelets as an alternative to traditional keys to vehicles, reports Popular Mechanics.
The development of the innovation was entrusted to the BMW Group, which currently offers electronic keys for some models. This requirement is valid within the framework of German automobiles, and the new standard will ensure the compatibility of gadgets with automobiles of modern manufacturers.
It is expected that the basis will lie in NFC technology and a separate chip that works regardless of the operating system of the gadget. This will increase security and provide access to the cabin even when the gadget is completely discharged.
The next step is the implementation of Ultra-Wide Band technology. The smartphone will be used as a car key.
Electronic devices such as smartphones, watches and bracelets will be used as keys for cars. It is expected that the draft digital key will appear by the end of 2019.
A single standard will allow the use of smartphones, smart watches, and bracelets as an alternative to traditional keys to vehicles, reports Popular Mechanics.
The development of the innovation was entrusted to the BMW Group, which currently offers electronic keys for some models. This requirement is valid within the framework of German automobiles, and the new standard will ensure the compatibility of gadgets with automobiles of modern manufacturers.
It is expected that the basis will lie in NFC technology and a separate chip that works regardless of the operating system of the gadget. This will increase security and provide access to the cabin even when the gadget is completely discharged.
The next step is the implementation of Ultra-Wide Band technology. The smartphone will be used as a car key.
