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      11-12-2019, 11:00 AM   #1
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BMW Ushers in the Next (Second) Digital Key Technology

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November 12, 2019

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The BMW Group took a leading role in the seamless integration of smart devices and the customers’ digital ecosystem in the early stages. Providing customers with simple, connected and “keyless” access to their vehicles has been a key area of innovation. Today, it is already possible to lock and unlock the vehicle, start the engine and share the key with others using the BMW Digital Key as part of BMW Connected on the smartphone. But this is only the first step in a global technological transformation being shaped and led by the BMW Group. In 2017, the company joined the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), where it is a leader in establishing cross-industry, standardised technologies and security standards. As a result of this commitment, the latest generation of a standardised ecosystem for vehicle access that will enable new functions across multiple devices and different manufacturers was recently announced.

Global standards for greater interoperability

The Digital Key has the potential to enable a range of use cases that are not possible with a classic vehicle key, due to the technological advantages of smart devices. Uniform technology standards are needed to turn the vision of digital vehicle access into reality. Full functionality must be available on various customer devices from different vendors and regardless of the vehicle manufacturer. This is highlighted by Dr Olaf Müller, head of Development Digital Access Systems at the BMW Group: “Our customers want cross-vendor interoperability. Standardisation is the only way to achieve this; proprietary solutions are no longer beneficial.” The BMW Group has therefore been driving the creation of a global standard for digital vehicle access within the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). Most well-known smartphone producers and automotive manufacturers have already joined the consortium. Standard specifications across industries will also help include all kinds of smart devices, including phones, watches and other wearables.

Technological specifications for innovative functions

The second generation (release 2.0) of an NFC-based digital key ecosystem has been announced for late 2019. A key feature is the use of a security chip that works separately from the smartphone operating system. This means it also works if the smartphone cannot be started anymore, because the battery is too low. In the near future, Digital Key specification will be enhanced by the ultra-wideband (UWB)-based release 3.0. This will offer maximum anti-theft protection and enable precise localisation between the device and the vehicle. As a result, the mobile phone must no longer be held directly up to the door handle to unlock the car, but can conveniently be left in the pocket. The BMW Group recognised early that UWB technology would be beneficial over the long term and suitable for global market penetration. The close cooperation with partners and the fact that UWB is already finding its way into more and more customer devices will pave the way for new and innovative Digital Key features.

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      11-12-2019, 11:09 AM   #2
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soon people will be hacking ur digital key and rolling off with ur car like in the futuristic movies
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soon people will be hacking ur digital key and rolling off with ur car like in the futuristic movies
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But will it work on iOS...
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Phones flat, ddammit! It's ok I have a charger in my.....
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Sounds like a Boom to the stolen car industry.
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The second generation (release 2.0) of an NFC-based digital key ecosystem has been announced for late 2019. A key feature is the use of a security chip that works separately from the smartphone operating system. This means it also works if the smartphone cannot be started anymore, because the battery is too low.
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As if we need to be anchored to our devices anymore. Smh. Inserting a key in say a 911, is still so satisfying. Keep this analog.
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Sounds like a Boom to the stolen car industry.
With time and new stealing tools, older Key-operated cars will be safer
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I love my old school RF keyfob.
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I specifically did not order comfort access because of all the cars that get stolen... I'm really not too lazy to push the damn button on the key... djezus.
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soon people will be hacking ur digital key and rolling off with ur car like in the futuristic movies
I totally agree. There are diminishing returns with technology. We're asking to be hacked.
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does the nfc unlock work for early 2018 models with idrive 6
I have a Samsung with nfc
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Sounds like a Boom to the stolen car industry.
With time and new stealing tools, older Key-operated cars will be safer
"Bring the Key Back!!!" Evidently the consumer cares more about convenience rather than safety, not surprising
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Sounds like a Boom to the stolen car industry.
With time and new stealing tools, older Key-operated cars will be safer
Truly. Cars were never stolen before the advent of electronic keys
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Dumb technology if you ask me. Nothing will ever be as fool proof as the old metal key.
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Here's an idea BMW... stop working on new stuff, and fix your current technology....

My new 2020 cannot connect to the Connected App (known issue without a fix date)...

Fix current... before tying to impress people with new technology.

Seems like a reasonable idea.
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Sounds like a Boom to the stolen car industry.
With time and new stealing tools, older Key-operated cars will be safer
Truly. Cars were never stolen before the advent of electronic keys
I mean new thieves will not have old school tools 🛠
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But will it work on iOS...
Do we really need to ask? Between the software updates on BMW and iOS...I am worried I wouldn't be able to get into my car when it really counts. Maybe one day...until then...let's keep dreaming!
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Dumb technology if you ask me. Nothing will ever be as fool proof as the old metal key.
And kid get off my damn lawn!
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Did you even read the announcement, or did you come to just post random angry posts?
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