Any News on homekey?

[V86]

2021 is almost over, but I havn't seen any showcase of homekey being used yet. It should have been released in IOS15?

Is there any look companies that has implemented this yet?
Salto systems haven't. And they have had NFC for android for years now.

 

[Itinj24]

I’m waiting for this too. My wife just got a 2022 BMW X5 and I gotta say I’ve so fallen in love with the CarKey feature, I’m looking to trade in my car and get back into a Bimmer for this feature alone.

To answer your question, here are two articles for your reading enjoyment:

Schlage Encode Plus could support Apple Home Key and Thread

Based on a FCC filing and Schlage own install guide, the first supported Apple Home Key smart lock could be about to launch. In another first the Schlage Encode Plus smart lock will offer Thread support for HomeKit. Update – The Schlade Encode Plus has been revealed Apple announced Home Key at...

www.homekitauthority.com

More Details of Aqara’s HomeKey Compatible Locks Emerge (Update)

Just a few days ago we reported on a slew of new products from Aqara that also included a new smart lock, the A100. The A100 we reported on earlier is now available to buy in

homekitnews.com

 

[V86]

Salto systems tweeted about implementing it this year. But no update so far.

Their locks already support NFC with Android. Shouldn’t this be easy to implement?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402308097981431816

 

[Itinj24]

Salto systems tweeted about implementing it this year. But no update so far.

Their locks already support NFC with Android. Shouldn’t this be easy to implement?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402308097981431816

Not necessarily. NFC is one thing, which is what HomeKey uses but also for HomeKey, it has to go through Apple’s certification along with Apple Wallet, Keychain, iCloud, HomeKit, Siri etc…

Plenty of third party manufacturers announced HomeKit in the past and never came to fruition. Ring, ADT Blue and SimpliSafe to name a few off the top of my head. From what I understand, it’s a PITA for the manufacturers to get that Apple certification and being that HomeKey involves a secure door lock and Apple Wallet, it’s probably made worse.

Ever wonder why there are so many more devices available for Google and Alexa? That’s likely the reason. Apple’s strict privacy and security requirements.

 

[JustSomebody12]

I’m waiting for this too. My wife just got a 2022 BMW X5 and I gotta say I’ve so fallen in love with the CarKey feature, I’m looking to trade in my car and get back into a Bimmer for this feature alone.

how do you find yourself with Carkey?

Isn't the NFC range too short?

 

[Itinj24]

how do you find yourself with Carkey?

Isn't the NFC range too short?

Yeah, it doesn’t work like a traditional Key Fob but that wasn’t the intended purpose. I wouldn’t want to unlock my doors from a distance away from my vehicle before I get there anyway lol. It is pretty much what the name of the feature is. A key, but a digital one. Just tap on the door handle with my Apple watch (or iPhone), you see the wallet app pop up on the screen with the BMW digital key (express mode) and that’s it. Gain entry. Same for starting the car. There’s an NFC pad under the center dash stack.

However, I don’t find myself forgetting where I park often but if I do, I already have an AirTag in my car and/or use the parked car feature in Maps. Also, if I really need to find it with lights and horn, the BMW app has that feature built in. Think I’m covered in that regard lol.