BMW is making its Digital Key technology available to more users by enabling it for Android operating system-based smartphones, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Thanks to this update, the number of compatible smartphone models will increase exponentially.
BMW Announces BMW Digital Key Plus With Ultra-Wideband Technology
The BMW Digital Key Plus feature will be first launched with the all-electric BMW iX for iPhone.
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BMW introduced the smartphone as a digital vehicle key in 2018 and since then the company has been pressing ahead with the development and popularisation of its BMW Digital Key feature, which is available to iPhone users today. In line with this goal, the premium car manufacturer will introduce the BMW Digital Key Plus, a convenient and secure way to unlock and start your car without taking your iPhone out of your bag or pocket. This latest incarnation of the service is based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, the technology found on the U1 chip of iPhone. The BMW Digital Key Plus feature will be first launched with the all-electric BMW iX for iPhone.