Munich. As one of the pioneers in the use of a
smartphone as a digital vehicle key since 2018, BMW is 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.
Ultra-Wideband technology for enhanced convenience and
security.
The new, additional features enabled by the
BMW Digital Key Plus are based on Ultra-Wideband technology. This is a
short-range, high-bandwidth digital radio technology that is
characterized by an exceptionally precise localization with the
greatest possible security. UWB’s precision also ensures that relay
attacks, where the radio signal is jammed or intercepted, are not
possible. Apple and BMW have been working closely with the Car
Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to establish the Digital Key
specification 3.0 for UWB, providing a global standard for the
automotive industry.
