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.

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

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.

To check if your car supports digital car key, view our list here or contact your vehicle manufacturer.

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

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.