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Recently, it released its third generation digital key, which is based on UWB technology. In the future, the digital key will be integrated into smart hardware such as mobile phones and smart watches, and the new products are expected to be launched by the end of 2019. BMW executives said that to popularize digital keys, car and mobile phone manufacturers should work together to develop a unified standard. Today, many car manufacturers have launched their own mobile applications that allow drivers to remotely control the door, air conditioning or check the fuel volume. Although it's convenient enough, the car owner can't even open the door when the mobile phone doesn't have power. BMW's digital key solves this problem. BMW recently released its third generation digital key, which will use UWB technology and is expected to land by the end of 2019. At that time, the anti-theft performance of the vehicle will be greatly improved, and it is difficult for thieves to break through the keyless entry system of the vehicle. In addition, the new digital key has many convenient functions. When the user gets on the car, he doesn't need to take out his mobile phone. The mobile phone in his pocket has unlocked the car. When the mobile phone is out of power, the physical chip on the third generation digital key can also work normally to unlock the door. UWB technology also has a high-precision positioning ability, which can help car owners quickly find vehicles. It can be seen that the digital key has been able to replace the traditional key in function. The only concern is whether the owners' smart devices can integrate digital keys. The only thing to worry about is whether the owners' smart devices can integrate digital keys. Dr Olaf m ü ller, director of digital access system development at BMW Group, said that all manufacturers should work together to develop a unified communication standard so that the devices in the hands of users can smoothly access a unified ecosystem. As early as 2017, BMW joined the car connectivity consortium, which has been committed to establishing a unified cross industry communication standard. It is understood that most of the current mainstream mobile phone and automobile manufacturers have joined the alliance, and all brands of smart devices are expected to support this standard in the future. The function of digital key has been able to replace the traditional mechanical key, but the main reason is the compatibility between vehicle and various intelligent devices. BMW is right to popularize the digital key. Only a unified communication standard can bring users really useful products.