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Apple Wallet will soon support digital car keys for 13 new brands.
Users can enjoy proximity unlocking, passive entry, and remote access via their iPhones.
Total brand support rises from 20 to 33, expanding convenience and security.
Apple continues to innovate by introducing new features that enhance the user experience across its entire device lineup. One significant development is the integration of virtual car keys into Apple Wallet, which allows users to unlock and control their vehicles seamlessly.
This digital key feature is compatible with a variety of popular car models from well-known brands, including Hyundai, Mercedes, and BMW. This article provides a comprehensive list of vehicles that support the virtual car key functionality in the Apple Wallet app.
The new feature of virtual car keys by Apple gives an easy way to lock the car. Some other benefits of these keys are:
Users can easily lock, unlock, and manage other vehicle functions with virtual keys from Apple.
The keys are applicable for cars from brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Mini.
Users can easily start the cars with Apple iPhones or Apple Watches.
Users can share the key access with friends, colleagues, and family members
The virtual keys will reduce the risk of theft.
Many of the latest car models use iOS 26 car keys to lock, unlock, and perform various functions. The following car models will work with the help of the Apple Wallet app:
BMW
Audi
Hyundai
MINI
Mercedes-Benz
BYD
Kia
Polestar
RAM
Rivian
Genesis
Lotus
This list may change as per the release of new models. Apple is trying hard to expand its features to other car models in the automotive industry.
The process of adding a virtual key to the Apple Wallet app involves setting up the key. Users can set up a key through an email or text message. Another method to set up a key is through a car’s display or the manufacturer's car app. There is no need for any physical key to lock and unlock the vehicles.
After adding the keys, users must tap their device on the door handle. Apart from this method, users can also approach the cars to unlock them. Users can start the car engine with an Apple iPhone while sitting inside the car. Drivers can control the speed of the car or access hours with an Apple Wallet car key.
The feature of digital car keys can enhance vehicle safety. Users can try the following ways to enhance the safety of their cars:
Apple adds Face ID and device passcodes to provide access only to authorized users
Users can turn off the virtual key from anywhere in case of car loss
Secure element chip in Apple iPhones and Apple Watches removes sensitive data from the system. This element chip cannot be cloned or altered to change private information.
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Apple's new Car Keys feature enhances vehicle safety by introducing digital keys that make driving more secure for drivers. This innovation has transformed the way drivers manage their cars.
With the Car Keys feature, Apple effectively bridges the gap between technology and automotive innovation, offering a convenient, secure, and forward-thinking solution for car owners to monitor and control their vehicles.
