ICCOA intelligent car link open alliance announced today, by Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Changan, Deep Blue, Geely, Zeekr, BYD, Nio, Zero Run, Snowball, Bottle Mantle, Rongka, etc. Companies jointly participate in the development of the ICCOA digital car key 2.0 standard (referred to as DK2.0), today officially released and implemented.

According to the official introduction, the newly launched DK2.0 standard has been upgraded and innovated in many aspects compared with the DK1.2 standard.
DK2.0 standard upgrade content:
- New support for NFC function phones in a state of low power off can also realize the car key function.
- Bluetooth and NFC car keys can realize the car key function separately or at the same time.
- Add support for wearable devices, users can enter or turn on the car by only wearing a watch or bracelet.
- Add car key sharing function.
Standardized vehicle remote control function interface, users are able to control the vehicle remotely through the car key.
In addition, the new standard aims to achieve cross-brand and cross-system compatibility, which not only reduces development costs, but also facilitates third-party developers to customize and expand according to their needs.

▲ Source BYD official website
ICCOA is an open alliance for intelligent vehicle connectivity, which was officially established on September 28, 2021, by Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo, and jointly prepared by Changan Automobile, Geely Holdings, SAIC, Yuanfeng Technology, China Science and Technology Corporation, and the Intelligent Network Connection of China Automobile Research Institute.
Up to now, the number of ICCOA alliance members has reached 160, covering automotive enterprises, mobile terminal enterprises, solution and technology providers, testing and certification organizations, etc. ICCOA is a member of the China Automotive Industry Council (CAIC).
According to the official introduction, ICCOA aims to realize the in-depth integration of phones and automobiles, technology and data, hardware and software, etc., reduce the fragmentation of the industry, and promote the interconnection between mobile terminals and automobiles and the enhancement of user experience by carrying out the research on the relevant scenarios, technologies, standards and the promotion of the interconnection of intelligent terminals and automobiles.