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Digital car key

Car keys, reimagined.

With digital car key, you can now lock, unlock, start your car and more with your Android phone or watch. It’s simple, secure and easy to share with anyone using Android or iPhone.

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Hands-free experience

Unlock convenience.

When you use digital car key, access is effortless – and automatic.1
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Enhanced protection

Get a more secure key.

Digital car key uses advanced technology that’s less vulnerable to unauthorized access than key fobs. You can also suspend or delete your digital car key if your phone is lost or stolen.2
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Remote management

Share with friends and family.

You can easily share your digital car key with both Android and iPhone users by simply sending a text. Key owners can also stop sharing and set permissions.

Check compatibility.

See if both your car and device support digital car key.

Vehicles

Expanding to more vehicles in more countries.

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Devices

Available on select Android devices that run Android 12 and up.

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Setup is simple.

Get going with your digital car key in just a few steps.

  • Step 1

    Check compatibility. 

    Make sure that your car and device are compatible with digital car key.

  • Step 2

    Install your digital car key. 

    Follow steps in your email, vehicle or manufacturer app to install your key.

  • Step 3

    Manage the key in your wallet. 

    In your digital wallet app, you can manage your settings including key access.

FAQs.

Is digital car key secure?

Digital car key offers enhanced security compared to key fobs, which are vulnerable to relay attacks. This is because digital car key uses a combination of Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, or NFC technology, to create a more secure connection between the car and the user's phone. Digital car key isn’t just an app. Its information is securely stored in the hardware of the user’s device. This ensures that it’s safe from tampering and gives you control over who has access to your digital car key. You can also remotely suspend or delete digital car key if it is lost or stolen, unlike lost key fobs which can be used to steal a vehicle.2 Additionally, there is an option to enable biometrics for added protection on specific features.

What happens if my phone battery runs out?

You may still be able to unlock and start your car for a few hours after your phone’s battery has run out.

How do I share my digital car key?

You can share digital car key securely with anyone on either an Android or iPhone device. To get started, open the wallet app on your Android device. Tap Share car key. Then send it through a messaging app such as SMS, email or WhatsApp.

Is my car compatible?

To check if your car supports digital car key, view our list

here

or contact your vehicle manufacturer.

Is my phone or watch compatible?

Check our

list

see if your phone or watch is compatible with digital car key.

What if my phone is lost or stolen?

You can easily remove digital car key access if your phone or watch is lost or stolen. In the Google Find My Device app, you can erase your phone and paired digital car key remotely or suspend your digital car key and lock your device.

More questions? Visit our Help Center.

Discover more.

1. Requires activation of passive entry in settings.

2. Only available for select vehicles in select markets. Requires compatible device and internet connection. DCK availability and car controls vary by device manufacturer. Requires Android 12+. To use car controls, device must be within range of vehicle.

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