Some Samsung phones can now be used as a car key

guest · Sep 30, 2021

Some Samsung phones can now be used as a car key, but support is limited
September 30, 2021
https://www.xda-developers.com/some-samsung-phones-used-car-key-support-limited/

At its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S21 series. During the launch presentation, the company revealed that the devices would let users find and unlock Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis cars. The feature is now finally rolling out to users but, while it’s available on a couple of Samsung phones, it currently only supports one car model.

Samsung has started rolling out the Digital Key feature with the latest update for the Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The update is currently rolling out in Samsung’s home country of South Korea, but it should reach more regions in the coming days.
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Samsung says that the Digital Key feature supports the newly launched Genesis GV60 luxury EV.

As shown in the attached image, the Digital Key feature will also let you turn on your car’s engine remotely.
If you’re worried about losing your digital key and thereby your car, Samsung assures that the Digital Keys feature uses Secure Element (eSE) to protect your information and encryption keys.
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Along with the devices mentioned above, Samsung plans to release the feature to the older Galaxy Z Fold 2 as well
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Samsung: Unlock a New Experience: Galaxy Users Can Now Use Secure Digital Key With the Genesis GV60

Unlock, lock, start your car and more from your smartphone with the revolutionary UWB technology
Samsung Electronics today announced that Galaxy users will be able to use their smartphone1 as a digital car key for the first time with the newly launched luxury EV, Genesis GV60.2 With Samsung Digital Key, powered by NFC and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, you will be able to lock and unlock your car securely with your smartphone, and even safely share the key with friends and family.3
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