Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, car digital key… Genesis 'GV60' support for the first time

Reporter In-Jun Lee=The era of Samsung Electronics’ latest smartphones replacing automobile smart keys has begun. ) technology-based ‘Digital Key’ service was first applied to Hyundai’s new Genesis electric vehicle ‘GV60’.

Samsung Electronics launched ‘Galaxy S21′ in January At the event, it announced plans to launch a digital key service in cooperation with major global automakers such as Genesis, Audi, BMW, and Ford. You can open and lock the door of the vehicle without operating a separate button. Personalized settings such as seat and mirror position adjustment are also possible. 20 Ultra’ and ‘Galaxy Z Fold 2’. ‘Galaxy S20’, ‘Galaxy Note 20’ and ‘Galaxy Z Flip 3’ equipped with Android operating system (OS) 11 or higher can also be used in contact using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. Samsung Electronics plans to increase supported models through a software update within this year.

You can also share car keys with friends and family through the ‘Samsung Pass’ application. ‘Samsung Pass’-based digital key can use sensitive information and encrypted key only for a period set by the user. It is a wireless communication protocol that enables precise distance measurement up to centimeters using high-frequency bands and supports directionality. By using broadband technology, the potential risk of hacking, such as interception or interception of wireless signals, is also reduced. It fully complies with the digital key standard defined by the ‘Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)’, a global digital key standardization organization led by Samsung Electronics. “In collaboration with Genesis, we are able to present a mobile experience that makes people’s daily lives more convenient,” said Lee. We will do our best to provide new experiences to people.”

Albert Biermann, President of Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Division As an exclusive electric vehicle model, it will show a new standard for luxury electric vehicles.” He said, “Through this collaboration with Samsung Electronics, we will be able to provide a more differentiated electric vehicle experience that enables people and vehicles to communicate.”