LG Innotek Unveils Next-Generation Digital Key Solution for Smarter, Safer Vehicle Access

LG Innotek recently held an event to unveil its newly developed 'Next-generation Digital Key Solution' for the first time to the media.

The 'Next-generation Digital Key Solution' is a flagship product of LG Innotek's automotive connectivity business, a key pillar of its automotive components business, along with 5G communication modules and automotive AP modules.

The digital key is touted as a next-generation car key that connects a smartphone to a car through wireless communication technology, enabling the user to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. Not only is there no chance of losing the key since it is not a physical object that can be carried, but there is also little risk of vehicle theft because the engine can be started with only the smartphone on which the digital key is installed.

With the recent growth of the vehicle-sharing industry, including car sharing and car rentals, the demand for digital keys is increasing rapidly. According to industry estimates, the vehicle digital key market is expected to grow more than fivefold, from USD 431.65 million in 2025 to USD 2.37 billion by 2030.

Quickly recognizing this market trend, LG Innotek began developing digital key modules in 2017 and unveiled its Digital Key Module for automobiles in 2019. It has since continued to enhance product performance. With the development of the 'Next-generation Digital Key Solution' in 2024, the company has significantly improved passenger safety and convenience, emerging as a leader in the digital key market.