BMW, one of the largest automakers in the world, has been allowing users to access their vehicles through their phones for the past few years.Digital Key Plusannounced the feature. This feature, which turns phones and smartwatches into keys, was accessible on Apple products when it was released in 2021.

The company announced today that the nifty feature is finally coming to the Android operating system as well. According to the descriptions Android 13.1 and above phone users can use this feature. In addition, the vehicles in which the feature will be used, Manufactured after November 2022 Let’s add that it should be. The auto giant also says it will expand to previously produced vehicles with an upcoming update.

What Android phones will it be on?

The Digital Key Plus feature will be available on Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices via the My BMW app. The list of phones that can access the feature is as follows;

Samsung

• Galaxy S23+ / S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22+ / S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21+ / S21 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold4
• Galaxy Z Fold3
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Google

• Pixel 7 Pro
• Pixel 6 Pro

What does Digital Key Plus offer that turns phones into car keys?

BMW’s Digital Key Plus feature, which allows traditional keys to be replaced by telephones, uses ultra-wideband (UWB) digital radio technology. This feature actually has similar functions to traditional switches. When you move to the side of the vehicle thanks to the Digital Key Plus Doors open without you having to take your phone out of your pocket and lock when you walk away.

On the other hand, it is possible to control the vehicle through the My BMW application. From here you can lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk and set the temperature. many features like You can also check the status of each feature from the main page of the application. The feature even allows the phone to act as a key for up to five hours after it runs out of power.