Apple key card sounds cool, right? Here we will tell you how you can add these keys to your iPhone and also how they really work. Keep reading and find out everything about Apple key card, and enjoy their use all the way!
What Apple key card is?
Wondering what an Apple key card is? Well it is quite simple question, and the answer is as simple. Apple key card can be called a digital key which works like traditional keys. You can simply add your key to the wallet app and then simply use your iPhone or a smart watch to lock, unlock or even start your car.
How to add keys to Apple Wallet?
Wondering how to add these keys to Apple Wallet? Well if so then we are here for you. There may seems like it is the hardest thing to be done however all it takes is a couple steps, which in fact are quite easy. Here are the steps you should follow:
- first step is to make sure if the car that you are trying to add its keys to your wallet is associated with the account that is provided by the car’s manufacturer,
- second step is to open the car manufacturer’s (it can also be an email, text message or car’s display) and then follow the instructions which are given to you to set up a key,
- now, you should be sent to the wallet app and then just click „Continue”,
- the last step is to place your iPhone on the key reader when your iPhone and car are pair.
You should be aware of this that when you have added the key to your iPhone, it is automatically added to your smart watch which is paired with your iPhone of course. If that didn’t happen you can also add it manually, you should add it by going to Apple Watch app on your iPhone then just tap on Wallet and Apple pay then on Add button next too the car key.
Can car key be shared?
A very good question is, if you can share your keys with oneone. We have that answer for you! It all depends on the model of the car. It may be possible to share the car key from messaging apps. Here goes steps you should follow to do so:
- go to your iPhone, then open the Wallet app and just select the key,
- now just click the Share button,
- choose the sharing option,
- now give a name to the shared key and set permissions for this shared key,
- then just choose the recipient,
- when you done that, then just tap continue, authenticate and then follow then onscreen steps,
- now you should wait for code if you opted to require an activation code.
What happens when iPhone gets lost?
Wondering what happens when you lose your phone? Well, not everything is lost here. You can mark specific device as lost when you will lose or when it will be stolen from you. Thanks to this option you can make sure that there is no one else can use your device on your car. The Apple key card will be automatically blocked. However you should also be aware of this that all shared keys aren’t going to be blocked or turned off when you will mark your device as lost.
What cars uses Apple key card?
Wondering what cars are using this Apple Key card? Well from our informations, it is majority of BMW which were made in 2021 and also Hyundai’s Genessis and also Kia from models which were made in 2022.
Conclusion
Now you are informed about this technology, you know now what it is and how it works what is a key to start using it. If you are interested in such technology you now know how to make it all happen.
We hope that you are going to enjoy your digital key, and that it will make your life easier!
I had no idea before that there is a way to add a key into my wallet! hanks for this idea, I will for sure check if I can do that with my new car.