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You Won't Need a Car Key Anymore with Hyundai's New 'Digital Key' Technology
New technology from automaker Hyundai will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles via smartphone using near-field communication technology.
Credit: USA Today
Hyundai is rolling out a Digital Key with the redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata that will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles via smartphone using near-field communication (NFC) technology.
The automaker is part of a consortium, which also includes BMW and Volkswagen, that is developing standardized specifications for such digital key systems.
Other automakers also are using smartphones as a key, including Tesla's Model 3, which uses Bluetooth to open the car and prepare it for use when the driver gets within about 30 feet of it.
In comparison, the NFC technology used by Hyundai's phone key requires drivers to be within about 4 centimeters of the vehicle.
Hyundai's system also enables the vehicle to automatically adjust personal settings like seat position, mirrors, and audio controls to the specific driver.
Said Hyundai’s Ho Yoo, "We are studying other ways to harness this type of connected-car technology to greatly enhance the driving and ownership experience."
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