Car theft in Salzburg: Mercedes recovered with smartphone!

Car theft in Salzburg: Mercedes recovered with smartphone!

On Friday night, a 49-year-old car owner in Salzburg was very surprised: his valuable Mercedes, worth tens of thousands of euros, had been stolen - and without a key. The thief, a 26-year-old Pole, managed to break into the car using a technical aid. The police were quickly on the scene and, thanks to vehicle tracking in the Czech Republic, near the Polish border, were able to track down the car and arrest the perpetrator krone.at reported.

Modern technology for security

But what does this incident have to do with the latest technology from Mercedes-Benz? More and more people are using their smartphones to use numerous applications. In the latest Mercedes models, such as the new E-Class, the smartphone now becomes a digital car key. What's special about it: With NFC technology (Near Field Communication), all you have to do is hold your cell phone on the door handle to unlock the car. This technology allows contactless exchange of data over short distances and provides additional convenience mercedes-fans.de explained.

Using your smartphone as a key has numerous advantages: The conventional key can be left at home because the phone automatically communicates with the vehicle as soon as you get in. Even if the smartphone battery is empty, the driving privileges can still be used. The innovative use of smartphones not only promotes vehicle safety, but also makes access to the car much easier and more convenient.