Galaxy S21 series smartphone, you can quickly find your car in the parking lot and use it to open and close the car.
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Samsung said it’s partnering with Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis to allow Galaxy S21 series owners to unlock their car door with nothing but their phone. Simply approach a compatible vehicle and it will unlock. The process is made possible by UWB, but NFC is also supported.
Recently, the world was surprised by the great feature of Galaxy S21 that now more new features have come out in it. One of these features is digital, which allows the car to be opened and closed. Samsung has introduced this feature in response to the Apple Key. However, in addition to cars, digital keys can also be used for homes, appliances, and other items.
Under the basic information on the digital key, the phone will know that you are moving towards your car with the help of UWB and NFC features in the next Galaxy phone. You will then be able to open and close the vehicle by phone. However, it is not yet clear whether the phone will have to touch the car handle thanks to the NFC. However, with the help of UWAR, the phone will not only get to your car but will also help you get to your car.
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In Digital Key you will be able to add your friends and family and they will also be able to get the same facilities from their phone. For this, Samsung has also partnered with Car Connectivity Consortium and FIRA Consortium. However, in the first phase, Samsung will work on Digital’s BMW, Ford, and Genesis models.
Clearly, UWB support is for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 Place, Note 20 Ultra, and Z Fold Two. However, it requires Android 11, One UI 3.1 features. By the middle of this year, digital will be offered first for cars and then for homes.