Samsung is giving the world the ability to unlock a car in the present using only their smartphones. It will help authenticate the vehicle and get inside without a key. Usually, most present-day cars use an immobilizer to unlock their car, and it is the same system used for their alarms, locks, and even starting the engine.
The South Korean smartphones can unlock cars from BMW, Genesis, and Kia.
Samsung Digital Car Key: Compatible with BMW, Genesis, and Kia
Samsung initially revealed that its smartphone devices that are using the latest operating systems are eligible to get an upgrade to work more than the capabilities of a phone. It is the ability to unlock, lock, and start a vehicle using only the digital car key available now, initially only for Genesis' GV60 car from the famous company.
The South Korean company is now expanding the lineup of vehicles it can unlock, and according to TizenHelp, more vehicles are now available for this access. It includes the cars and models from:
- BMW 1~8 Series
- BMW Z4
- BMW X5~X7
- BMW iX3
- BMW iX
- BMW i4
- Genesis GV60
- Genesis G90
- Kia Niro
From its Genesis focus in the past, Samsung now expanded its capabilities to other car brands and manufacturers.
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Samsung Digital Car Key: How Does it Work?
Samsung's Digital Car Key works by having the car's critical information stored on the upcoming app to record the information and use NFC and UwB (ultra-wideband) technology. Users can effectively lock and unlock the vehicle, with the feature available to start its engine. Moreover, users can also share the keys with friends and family.
Samsung and its Technology, Innovation
The recent move made by Samsung is to make their parts available for a user, and it will provide them guides and information on how to repair their smartphones and other devices. The self-repair program will border on expanding with the right to repair bill that was passed by lawmakers and imposed on the current tech industry.
The latest tech in Samsung's corner is the Galaxy S22 series, which brought the Galaxy S-series and Galaxy Note series in one release. Essentially, it is a glorified S-series smartphone that received the branding, design, and S-Pen from the Note family before it made its exit from the company's production line.
Samsung brought much technology to its releases, and it brings many features for users to utilize for their needs in a smartphone. They have the ability to use one's smartphone to unlock their car and avoid rummaging one's belongings and items for the keys to enter their vehicle.
The smartphone is enough to unlock the car and give Samsung users access to their compatible vehicles.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
