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YFORE Unveils Next-Gen Digital Car Key Solution at IAA Mobility 2025

In a remarkable showcase at IAA Mobility 2025, YFORE has officially unveiled its cutting-edge digital car key system. This next-generation solution integrates Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth Channel Sounding, NearLink, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies, setting a new standard for intelligent access in automotive technology.

A Comprehensive Solution for Seamless Access

With this latest offering, YFORE aims to enhance the user experience by providing a complete end-to-end digital key system. This includes mobile and smartwatch software development kits created in-house, vehicle terminals, and cloud services designed to facilitate precise, safe, and smooth access for automotive manufacturers worldwide. By leveraging UWB and Bluetooth Channel Sounding technologies, YFORE’s digital key system enables vehicle owners to experience the overall charm of modern technology.

Smart Features for User Convenience

The digital key's advanced functionalities allow vehicles, such as the AITO M9, to detect a user’s presence from a distance of 30 meters. Upon approaching 8 meters, the vehicle initiates a welcoming feature, and at just 2 meters, it automatically unlocks—offering an unparalleled hands-free access experience.

Security Measures Against Evolving Threats

YFORE takes cybersecurity threats seriously, employing multi-layered protection measures that stem from UWB and Bluetooth Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology. These safeguards combat relay attacks and signal hijacking attempts, ensuring end-to-end security from exterior access to interior cabin protection.

Flexibility and Device Compatibility

The digital car key system offers unparalleled flexibility, being compatible with a wide range of smartphones (both iOS and Android), smartwatches, NFC cards, and traditional key fobs. This versatility grants users the freedom to choose their preferred access methods tailored to their unique scenarios. Based on comprehensive certification following CCC, ICCOA, and ICCE standards, users can store NFC cards in wallet applications on devices like iPhones, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo. Even when under low battery conditions, users can access their vehicles effortlessly, ensuring a consistent experience across all mobile ecosystems.

Beyond Digital Keys: Innovative Features

YFORE's innovation extends beyond traditional digital keys. By reusing UWB modules, the company introduces additional capabilities to enhance hardware value, such as a UWB-assisted kick sensor that allows trunk opening and closing without direct handling—a simple kick suffices. Furthermore, the UWB technology can accurately detect the presence of children or pets left inside the vehicle after it has been locked, adding an important layer of safety.

Proven Reliability and Market Leadership

As the foremost Chinese Level 1 supplier of automotive electronics, YFORE has made a steadfast commitment to being a trusted partner for clients in the smart vehicle segment. With over 20 local and global supplier partnerships and delivering more than 2.5 million digital keys, YFORE has established itself as a leader in the burgeoning electric vehicle startup market in China. Additionally, YFORE actively participates in key standardization efforts (CCC, ICCE, ICCOA, FiRa, SparkLink) and was the pioneering company to mass-produce NearLink digital keys in 2024, staying 12 months ahead of competitors. The company continues to equip automotive manufacturers with ready-to-use solutions for next-generation platforms, solidifying its critical role in the automotive ecosystem.