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Drive with Your Phone: A Quick Guide to Android's Digital Car Key
technology1 day ago

Drive with Your Phone: A Quick Guide to Android's Digital Car Key

Android’s digital car key lets compatible phones unlock (and in some cases start) your car using Google Wallet over Bluetooth, UWB, or NFC. Setup varies by car maker but generally requires an up-to-date Android device (Android 12+) and a Google account. The system offers stronger security than traditional fobs and can be shared, but losing the phone or having weak device security increases risk, so keep a physical backup key, enable biometric authentication, and consider disabling passive entry.

via Engadget|
#android#digital-car-key#google-wallet
Aqara U400 gets first price cut for Apple Home Key UWB smart lock during Big Spring Sale
gadgets2 months ago

Aqara U400 gets first price cut for Apple Home Key UWB smart lock during Big Spring Sale

Aqara’s U400 — the first Home Key–enabled smart lock that uses Apple’s UWB for hands-free unlocking — is discounted for the first time in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to $229.49 (was $269.99). It can also be unlocked via a keypad, fingerprint, or traditional key and uses Matter-over-Thread, with support from Thread border routers like Apple TV or HomePod to run over Thread networks.

via The Verge|
#aqara#big-spring-sale#gadgets
Aliro launches as the universal phone key for smart locks
tech3 months ago

Aliro launches as the universal phone key for smart locks

Aliro, the new 1.0 smart‑lock standard, lets any smartphone unlock any compatible lock via a digital key stored in the phone’s wallet, with cross‑platform tap‑to‑unlock (NFC) and hands‑free unlocking (UWB). It’s backed by Apple, Google, Samsung and the CSA, and will require an administrative infrastructure (Matter) and new hardware for broad deployment. While some existing locks may receive OTA updates, many manufacturers say backward compatibility isn’t guaranteed, meaning widespread adoption will hinge on new devices and platform support rather than upgrades to current locks.

via The Verge|
#aliro#digital-keys#nfc
Digital car keys get smarter with shareable access and fleet support
transportation3 months ago

Digital car keys get smarter with shareable access and fleet support

The Verge reports that digital car keys are evolving through CCC’s Plugfest, with version 4 adding fleet-owner support and a secure “friend sharing” feature that lets owners text a key to others and revoke access, while ongoing device fragmentation and security concerns across iOS/Android and various wireless technologies remain a challenge.

via theverge.com|
#apple#car-connectivity-consortium#digital-keys
AirTag 2 Die-Shot Teardown Reveals Its Silicon Story
technology3 months ago

AirTag 2 Die-Shot Teardown Reveals Its Silicon Story

Hackaday walks through a die-shot teardown of the Apple AirTag 2, exposing the device’s silicon stack: a Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth SoC, a large UWB chip assembly with a visible die for precise localization via an antenna network and time-of-flight, plus a Bosch accelerometer and an SPI memory. The article explains how the UWB system uses multiple antennas for localization and notes that the speaker, tucked deep inside, can be disabled non-destructively, though the process is non-trivial.

via Hackaday|
#airtag-2#apple#die-shots
Pixel Watch 3 Introduces New Bluetooth Tracking Feature for Android
technology11 months ago

Pixel Watch 3 Introduces New Bluetooth Tracking Feature for Android

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling centimeter-level distance tracking, which could significantly improve item finding accuracy. Although supported after its Wear OS 5.1 update, the feature isn't yet in use, likely awaiting the release of the Find Hub app and Android 16, which will enhance tracking capabilities. This development offers a low-cost alternative to UWB for precise location tracking.

via Android Authority|
#android#bluetooth-channel-sounding#item-tracking
"Enhancing Android's Location Tracking: From Find My Device to Pixel 8 Pro"
technology2 years ago

"Enhancing Android's Location Tracking: From Find My Device to Pixel 8 Pro"

Google has finally rolled out Android's Find My Device network, but it also highlights the neglect of UWB technology in Android devices. UWB has potential for short-range communication and proximity detection, but Google and Android have not fully utilized it, despite some upcoming features like "Tap to Cast" on the Pixel Tablet and support for Pixel Watch 3. While UWB is used in Apple's AirTags, none of the trackers announced for Android's Find My Device network currently support UWB. The future of UWB on Android remains uncertain, but there is hope for its integration into more devices and applications.

via 9to5Google|
#android#find-my-device#google
"Tesla Enhances iPhone App with Ultra Wideband Digital Car Key Support"
technology2 years ago

"Tesla Enhances iPhone App with Ultra Wideband Digital Car Key Support"

The Tesla app for iPhones now supports ultra wideband (UWB) in its latest version, offering more reliable and secure digital car key support. This technology provides precise tracking, enhancing protection against spoofing attacks and enabling features such as identifying which user is on the driver’s side of the car. While the update is currently available only for iPhones, some Android phones with UWB chips may receive support in the future. Users can enable this feature by granting the app access to Nearby Interactions in their iPhone settings. The feature is currently limited to the newest Model 3 and 2023 Model X, with plans to extend support to other models in the future.

via The Verge|
#digital-car-key#iphone-app#technology