Tesla Enhances Phone Key Functionality with Ultra-Wideband in Latest Update [Video]

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Tesla’s innovative streak continues with the introduction of ultra-wideband (UWB) support in its latest software update, 2024.2.3, marking a significant improvement in how Tesla’s phone keys operate. This wireless protocol, akin yet superior to Bluetooth, promises to revolutionize the interaction between Tesla vehicles and their owners’ smartphones, albeit with the caveat that only the most recent models equipped with the necessary hardware will benefit from this advancement.

Understanding Ultra-Wideband

Ultra-wideband technology operates on short-range radio waves, similar to Bluetooth, but stands out by consuming less energy and offering high-precision location tracking capabilities. These features make UWB an ideal choice for accurately locating devices and measuring the distance between them with unprecedented precision, offering advantages over Bluetooth in terms of location accuracy.

The Evolution of Tesla Phone Keys

Tesla phone keys have already changed the game by enabling owners to lock and unlock their vehicles …