Won't happen any time soon. Elon is still bitter that Tim ghosted him ?
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iPhone's Car Key Feature Now Supports Select 2022 Genesis and Kia Vehicles [Updated]
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Didn't read the 4th paragraph, did you?
Similar to credit cards and boarding passes, digital car keys are stored in the Wallet app on an iPhone or Apple Watch running iOS 13.6 or watchOS 6.2.8 or newer. The feature originally used NFC technology only, which required the iPhone or Apple Watch to be held near the vehicle, but a new version of the feature based on Ultra Wideband technology allows users to use the feature without having to remove their iPhone from their pocket.
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Right. I still drive a car from 2008 and it unlocks without me touching the keys, lol. They just stay in my pocket.
I have had this for a few months now on my 2021 BMW M5. It works 50% of the time. I have tried several times leaving my house with just my phone as the key and many times I am standing outside my car looking like I am trying to break in for 15 minutes. The phone as a key to start the car works great. Unlocking and locking suck.
Don't be... I have a 2021 M5 and it is supported. It works 50% of the time.
I do hope this comes to Hyundai, as well, since my 2020 Sonata Limited works with the Android version.
Though my car comes off-lease this December and I have been impressed with Genesis...
Though my car comes off-lease this December and I have been impressed with Genesis...
Just like laptop travelers who don’t bother to bring their power and display adapters with them, are we going to see people bringing in their cars for service without the original keys and also not wanting to hand over their phones ?
?Is there a feature to give temporary access?Just like laptop travelers who don’t bother to bring their power and display adapters with them, are we going to see people bringing in their cars for service without the original keys and also not wanting to hand over their phones
"The feature originally used NFC technology only, which required the iPhone or Apple Watch to be held near the vehicle, but a new version of the feature based on Ultra Wideband technology allows users to use the feature without having to remove their iPhone from their pocket."
Yeah, I have a smart lock, a smart garage door, and two cars I can start with my phone. One of those cars is a Genesis, but not supported for the NFC car key yet. It's weird that they'd make the GV60 the first of the SUVs to get it, since it's not even out yet.
I’m very much hoping this feature rolls out to my new Kia EV6.
Not holding my breath though, the car doesn’t have wireless CarPlay which is crazy in 2022 for a hot new tech-filled car.
Not holding my breath though, the car doesn’t have wireless CarPlay which is crazy in 2022 for a hot new tech-filled car.
Cars without metal keys (so with "wireless" keys) let you drive without the key in the car until you turn it off. So you can start it with the key inside and they can drive it to where it's needed. Great for valets.
And yes there is temporary access keys on the Apple Car Key system too but they need an iPhone with proper NFC and that's not a given, but basically it sends the info needed over iMessage and they accept it into their wallet.
I don't know how it's implemented, but I'm sure it's not just the same dumb code transmitting to unlock the car. There would be several handshakes with one time random key to authenticate. So, recording and replaying the packets won't work.
I have used it for my X7 and stupid to pull out of your pocket to hold up to handle for about 6 seconds to unlock. Otherwise, my fob unlocks when I leave and come automatically about 10 feet from the vehicle. I can triple press the lock button and in 2 seconds my vehicle starts. Way more hassle than through the app. I'll stick with the fob until tech matures significantly.
That it is. The list of cars capable says that both my Accord and CR-V are capable but I've never heard that they actually are.
Anyways, all I have to do is touch the handle on either car to unlock it so a card or phone is pointless and both lock when I walk away.
If you’re looking at the Apple list that was linked, it’s actually listing cars that are CarPlay capable, with ones with a key next to it indicating they are also Car Key capable. Only 2021 and later BMWs were compatible, and certain Kias and Genesis cars became compatible today.
You didn’t read the article, did you?
The newer version of Carkey works using the U1 ultra wide band chip which means you don’t need to remove it from your pocket.
I don’t see how this wouldn’t have the same functionality as a key fob? Most systems like this allow for preheating and cooling which most key fobs don’t support.