Google has added car key sharing to Pixel devices, making cross-platform swaps from an iPhone available in an early form.
. Some cars may require that you activate through a physical key or code, while others might ask you to start the process through the vehicle's infotainment screen.
Note that this isn't the same as the remote or proximity-based lock controls you get from companies like— this treats your phone like a physical key that requires getting close to the door. On phones with ultra-wideband, such as many recent iPhones and larger Galaxy S21/S22 models, you can unlock your car without taking the phone out of your pocket or using a smartwatch.
Companies across the industry, including Apple and Google, are hoping to make a publicly available standard for digital car key sharing. While there's no timeline for when this might happen, the appeal is clear. You could lend your car to a friend for the weekend regardless of the phone they use, and without handing over a fob. That could be crucial as
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