Nowadays, most vehicles do not need a physical key, and work with a card or proximity, however, being able to have it in a mobile app not only prevents you from having to have something extra, but you can also give permissions to another person to open your vehicle, or even get a new “digital key” without having to pay for a duplicate.
Apple Wallet in cars?
The system would work through the wallet appwhere we already carry transportation tickets, credit cards and even our DNI in some places in the United States. What Bailey would look for is to simply add a “Car Key» to this app with which to do what was previously mentioned.
This already exists, and there are certain types of cars that today are opened thanks to the iPhone, however, they are very few and high-end, and what this person wants is not only that an individual with a less luxurious car can do it, but rather that the car rental houses have it in their fleet, because then it would not be necessary to collect or hand over the keys, and through a QR code or link we could have access to them, for the duration of our rental.
Apple is working with more than 30 car manufacturers to be able to implement this, although it would be complicated to do so in existing cars, they could start producing new ones with this function, something that is not very expensive, and for which Apple would provide facilities, as it is a great way to get sales, because who wouldn’t like to have the option to open the car with your phone?
The truth is that I can think of a thousand uses, apart from the convenience of not having to carry keys. For example, you have your car parked incorrectly, or you need someone to move it for you. At that time you can give access to your vehicle remotelyhave the person move it, park it well, and then take it away once it is closed.
It may be years away to actually see this in use, however, it will be a reality, since it already exists, and many brands want to copy it, since it is not only a way to sell more iPhones, but also cars, since, honestly , if I were hesitating between two, and I was not clear, this point could be one of those extras that would make me decide.
And you, are you one of those classic people who prefers the usual key, or would you like your car to have this option? It could even improve security and be a tool for police and other forces, thus preventing a dog trapped in a car from dying, for example. Of course, let’s hope that it is put to good use, since no one would like their car to be stolen because of these modernities, right?
