BMW-ägare kan nu använda Android-smartphones som fullt fungerande fordonsnyckel

The days of old-school metal ignition keys might be numbered, but BMW is moving beyond remote keyfobs as well. Owners who have certain Android-powered smartphones can now use the company's Digital Key Plus app, turning the phone into a fully integrated vehicle key on compatible BMW vehicles.

By fullt integrerad, BMW means everything the normal key would do such as locking/unlocking the doors, starting the engine, and more. Beyond that, BMW explains that Digital Key Plus offers additional functionality by using ultra-wideband tech (UWB) that gives a very localized radio signal with better security at close range. The system was fine-tuned with Google and other partners and according to BMW, the risk of intercepting or jamming the signal is "virtually eliminated."

The automaker's Digitalt nyckelsystem has been available for a few years, allowing owners to access and start their cars but Digital Key Plus takes it a step further by making the functionality automatic. Instead of placing the phone on the vehicle's wireless charging tray to start the car, Digital Key Plus devices can stay in your pocket. Similarly, automated functions set up by the vehicle owner such as exterior lighting when approaching the car work identically to the standard key remote.

Även om Digital Key Plus är nytt för Android-användare, lanserades det faktiskt för iPhone och Apple Watch redan 2021. Alla Android-telefoner är dock inte kompatibla med appen. Just nu listar BMW Digital Key Plus som tillgängligt för Samsung Galaxy S23+ och Ultra-modellerna, Google Pixel 7 Pro och vissa äldre Samsung/Google-modeller som kör Android 13.1 eller senare.

Similarly, it's only available on BMW vehicles offering Digital Key Plus functionality and as of now, that applies to mycket recent Bimmers built after November 2022. Plans are in the works for an OTA update that will expand the functionality to older models, though BMW doesn't offer details of when that will take place or how far back it will go.

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