Woman with smartphone in front of a vehicle with UWB, BLE and NFC satellites.
Products

Phone
as a Key

Car with UWB and BLE radio waves approached by a woman with smartphone. Functionality of Huf Phone as a Key.
Overview
Modern authorization solution from the specialist

Digital key management, opening, closing and starting the car via smartphone app – Huf has been offering this as a retrofit solution since 2014. For original equipment vehicles, Huf extends these basic functions to include a number of comfort features such as hands-free access and, thanks to various extras that can be added via smartphone app (Functions on Demand), enables car manufacturers to enter new business fields.

Product variety

Innovative driving authorization system

The Huf Phone as a Key system meets the standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium. In addition, Huf offers a modular and flexible system that can be adapted to different vehicle concepts. Find the right solution now.

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Electronic control unit

Easy integration into existing vehicle architectures, compact design, AUTOSAR-compliant architecture

NFC technology

Access possible via smartphone, key and NFC card

Product variety

Phone as a Key - Innovative driving authorization system

The Huf Phone as a Key system meets the standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium. In addition, Huf offers a modular and flexible system that can be adapted to different vehicle concepts. Find the right solution now.

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UWB Satellites

Ultra Wide Band technology for exact positioning – even inside the car

BLE Satellites

Bluetooth Low Energy for data communication and localization

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Phone as a Key - Innovative driving authorization system

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Seamless integration

Software Development Kit (SDK) for efficient integration of new features into existing smartphone apps

High security

encrypted BLE data transmission

Product variety

Phone as a Key - Innovative driving authorization system

Intelligent key for those who continue to value a car key as part of the overall vehicle experience and don’t want to do without it.

Modern technologies

Car keys with various optional communication and localization technologies (UWB, BLE, NFC, LF)

Timeless

Impressive design, a very good feel and more durable than a smartphone

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Product details
The key to new business fields

Car manufacturers place very special demands on authorization and vehicle access. After all, the vehicle experience begins with this first encounter. Huf offers top products and impressive moments based on a comprehensive understanding of the system. With our Phone as a Key system, we provide car manufacturers with a complete package for modern vehicle access – and in addition the chance to pursue completely new business models based on the demand for functions.

  • Systems understanding from the specialist: For 100 years, Huf has been dealing with the question of how drivers can get into their vehicles particularly comfortably and safely. We have the know-how – not only for Phone as a Key, but for holistic vehicle access
  • Everything from a single source: Huf offers the entire system, including software and hardware components, right down to the interface for smartphone apps
  • Individually adaptable: Thanks to an intelligent modular system, numerous components can be adapted and custom assembled according to customer requirements
  • High level of integration: The entire system from Huf is developed and manufactured according to the high quality standards of the automotive industry that apply worldwide
  • Precise: The location systems integrated by Huf (BLE, UWB) achieve a very high degree of accuracy, both outside and inside the vehicle
  • Unique customer experience: With the Huf Phone as a Key system, access to the vehicle is completely passive. The system automatically recognizes the smartphone and unlocks the car door
  • Digital key management: Share the digital key with friends and family thanks to secure transmission
  • New business areas: One system, so many possibilities. The car owner can add additional functions to his car via smartphone. The new functions are already part of the Huf Phone as a Key system and thus offer additional sources of income for the car manufacturer

Phone as a Key – Q&A

We have paved the way

As a specialist for secure car access and authorization Huf has significantly influenced the development towards the digital key with numerous milestones.

Autoschlüssel für Fernbedienung Mercedes SL R129 von Huf aus dem Jahr 1989
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Car with UWB and BLE satellites approached by a woman. Functionality of Huf Phone as a Key.
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