Car keys have quietly moved into the same place you already keep your boarding passes, payment cards, and transit tickets: your phone. On modern vehicles and Android phones, it is now possible to ...

Forget your key fob? Your Android watch can now unlock and start your car. Check if your vehicle and wearable are compatible ...

Adding a car key to an iPhone requires going through the manufacturer's app and then pairing the phone to the car via NFC.

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The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 will soon be compatible with Samsung's Digital Key technology. The feature allows owners to use their Samsung smartphone as a key. The car can be locked, unlocked and ...

Two years ago, BMW unveiled the Digital Key, allowing BMW owners to use their smartphones to lock, unlock and start their vehicles. At first, it was only available for iPhone users, but in 2021, ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

Samsung Wallet will soon support digital keys for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Users will be able to securely share their digital key with friends and family. A digital key can be locked or deleted ...

GM launches a beta test of the smartphone Digital Key for 2026 Cadillac Lyriq and Optiq owners, delivering keyless entry via ...

In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles with select iPhone and Apple Watch models. The feature is based on the ...

BMW was the first car manufacturer to adopt Apple’s Car Key feature – enabling an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car – and has now announced an enhanced version known as Digital Key Plus.

Storing car keys on Android requires a wallet app such as Samsung Wallet or Google Wallet, and usually requires a pairing process that may differ between cars.