Introducing our Hyundai Digital Key.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 and Digital Key 2 Touch are the latest additions to Bluelink Connected Car Services and now fully integrated into the myHyundai app. Using your smartphone or compatible device, you can lock, unlock, and start selected Hyundai vehicles via NFC or ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. For even more flexibility, Apple Watch support is also available.

Enjoy secure, keyless access that's built for everyday convenience.

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Hyundai Digital Key 2

Use your mobile device to lock, unlock and start your car.

With the Hyundai Digital Key 2 in your wallet app, you can lock, unlock, and start your vehicle using just your smartphone. Hyundai Digital Key 2 uses advanced near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to recognize when you're nearby and automatically unlock the doors. It’s secure, seamless, and fully integrated into your myHyundai experience.
Rear view of the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 N with a woman standing there.

Your smartphone starts your car.

It’s never been easier. If you have your smartphone with you inside the vehicle, all you have to do is push the brake and the start button – and you’re ready to drive off.
A woman in the driver's seat of the the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 N.

Share with up to 15 people.

In addition to the owner’s key, 15 additional digital keys can be shared with family and friends. You can send someone a “shared key" from clear across the country which will be added to your wallet app.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch

Lock, unlock and start your car with your mobile device.

In addition to the traditional smart key, vehicles equipped with Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch can be locked, unlocked and started via smart phones or Apple Watch. And you can share Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch with up to 15 additional people – so your family or friends can enjoy access to the vehicle after saving it in their phone’s wallet. 
 
Close up of a man using a smartphone with Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch to unlock the car door.

Your mobile device is your car key.

With Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, you lock or unlock the car by simply holding your smartphone against the driver or passenger door handle.
A smartphone in the wireless charger compartment inside the Hyundai KONA.

Start your car with your smartphone.

To start the vehicle, simply place your smartphone in the wireless charger, push the start button and you’re ready to go.
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    How to add to Apple Wallet.

    To help you learn how to add Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital 2 Touch to your smartphone's wallet, we've provided the following external link to Apple Support for you to click.

    Apple Support 

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    How to add to Google Wallet.

    To help you learn how to add Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital 2 Touch to your smartphone's wallet, we've provided the following external link to Google Wallet Help for you to click.This service is currently available on compatible Google Pixel, Oppo, Motorola and OnePlus devices.

    Google Wallet Help

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    How to add to Samsung Wallet.

    To help you learn how to add Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital 2 Touch to your smartphone's wallet, we've provided the following external link to Samsung Support for you to click.

    Please be aware that Hyundai digital keys are not available in all countries yet, but will be added in accordance to Samsung's service coverage. Please refer to the FAQs for more details.

    Samsung Support

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Security

Safe and secure.

Stored in the wallet app of your mobile device, Hyundai Digital Key 2 and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch utilise Near Field Communication (NFC), and Hyundai Digital Key 2 utilises ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which both offer a high level of security thanks to modern encryption technologies. NFC prevents the car from being accessed by others when you just happen to be nearby.3 
A woman sitting in the back seat of a car, using a smartphone.

Getting started

Activating Hyundai Digital Key.

There are three different ways to activate your Hyundai Digital Key 2 and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch. You can find the step-by-step instructions for all three below. If you are using a Samsung smartphone, please be aware that Hyundai digital keys are not available in all countries yet, but will be added in accordance to Samsung's service coverage.
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    Activate via myHyundai app.

    1. Prepare your items: Make sure you have both of your smart (physical) keys and your mobile device with you in the car.
    2. Start your vehicle: Turn the vehicle on. For automatic transmissions, shift into “P” . For manual, keep the vehicle stationary.
    3. Open the myHyundai app: You’ll see a prompt on the screen inviting you to register your Digital Key. Tap “Register” to begin the setup.
    4. Follow wallet instructions: Once you have registered the Digital Key, your phone’s Wallet app ( Apple, Google or Samsung Wallet) will open. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the pairing process.
    5. Place your device: If you're activating Digital Key 2 Touch, place your mobile device on the wireless charging pad in your vehicle (only for Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch).
    6. Complete pairing in the vehicle: On your vehicle’s infotainment screen, go to: [Setup] → [Vehicle] → [ Digital Key ] → [Smartphone Key] , then tap “Save ” to complete the setup.
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  1. Hyundai Digital Key activation code screen

    Activate using a URL link.

    1. Prepare your items: Make sure you have both of your smart (physical) keys and your mobile device with you in the car. 
    2. Start your vehicle: Turn the vehicle on. For automatic transmissions, shift into “P”. For manual, keep the vehicle stationary.
    3. Check your email: Please check your email for your activation code and URL link, which you should have received as an email. If you are unable to find this email with the URL link and activation code, please open the myHyundai app and follow this process to have the email resent.
      1. In the myHyundai app, tap "My" in the lower right corner
      2. Then tap the "Vehicle management" icon next to your vehicle.
      3. Then tap "Digital key management".
      4. Then tap "Add" on the popup that asks: "No digital key registered. Do you want to register a digital key?". If a digital key is already registered, you will need to reset this digital key to restart the activation of your digital key.
      5. Then tap "Instructions via email" in the “Digital key guide”.
      6. A popup will appear that says: "The digital key registration instructions have been successfully sent." The email will be sent to your registered email address.  
    4. Follow the instructions in the email. 

     

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  1. Hyundai Digital Key activation code screen

    Activate using an activation code.

    1. Prepare your items: Make sure you have both of your smart (physical) keys and your mobile device with you in the car. 
    2. Start your vehicle: Turn the vehicle on. For automatic transmissions, shift into “P”. For manual, keep the vehicle stationary. 
    3. Place your device: Place your mobile device on the wireless charging pad in your vehicle. 
    4. Start pairing in the vehicle: On your vehicle’s infotainment screen, go to: [Setup] → [Vehicle] → [Digital Key] → [Smartphone Key]. Click the “Save” button to pair your Hyundai Digital Key 2 (Touch).  
    5. Once pairing has started, your mobile device will ask you to enter the activation code, which you should have received as an email. 
    6. Check your email: Please check your email for your activation code and URL link, which you should have received as an email. If you are unable to find this email with the URL link and activation code, please open the myHyundai app and follow this process to have the email resent.
      1. In the myHyundai app, tap "My" in the lower right corner.
      2. Then tap the "Vehicle management" icon next to your vehicle. 
      3. Then tap "Digital key management". 
      4. Then tap "Add" on the popup that asks: "No digital key registered. Do you want to register a digital key?". If a digital key is already registered, you will need to reset this digital key to restart the activation of your digital key.
      5. Then tap "Instructions via email" in the “Digital key guide”.
      6. A popup will appear that says: "The digital key registration instructions have been successfully sent." The email will be sent to your registered email address. 
      7. Follow the instructions in the email. 

    The activation via activation code is not yet available on Samsung devices.

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FAQ.

You can find answers here to a wide range of question pertaining to the activation and use of Hyundai Digital Key 2 and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.  Both require a compatible mobile device, myHyundai app installation and an active Bluelink subscription. Features, app and specifications are subject to change. Smartphone and screen on this page are shown for illustration purposes only. For more details, see the Owner's manual and the Bluelink terms of use.

Here are links to find out information on your phone's compatibility.

Apple

Google This service is only available on compatible Google Pixel, Oppo, Motorola and OnePlus devices.

Samsung This service is not available in all countries yet, but Samsung devices will be added in accordance to Samsung's service coverage.
There are three possibilities to activate Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, which are detailed on the page above: Via Bluelink app, a URL link and an Activation code4 via your Infotainment touch screen. Both smart (physical) keys are required to be in the car for initiating the activation process of the Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.
Please make sure if you are using a compatible mobile device and Operating System version. When activating Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, you must have both of your smart (physical) keys with you in the vehicle. This is required for security purposes. Bluelink must be activated in your vehicle, so that it is connected to the network.
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch works via NFC (Near Field Communication) and can be more easily recognised when the NFC sensor of your door handle and the sensor of your mobile device are held close together (less than 4 cm apart) or are touching. Consult the website of your smartphone manufacturer for the exact location of the NFC sensor in your smartphone.

Yes, Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch will work even if the battery of your iPhone, Samsung or Pixel device is empty. Depending on the phone model you can still use the Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch function on your phone for 2-3 hours. It varies depending on the phone's battery performance, and we recommend charging as quickly as possible.

 

For iPhone users: Both NFC and UWB/BLE technology are available with empty smartphone battery as described above.

For Samsung and Pixel users: Only NFC technology are available with empty smartphone battery as described above.

*Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth low energy (BLE), Ultra Wide Band (UWB)
Yes. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch works via Near Field Communication (NFC) and Digital Key 2 utilises additionally BLE (Bluetooth low energy), and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) – independently from your network provider.
  • Digital Key 2 Touch: Yes. NFC sensors are located in the driver and passenger door handles and the wireless charging pad. Once the driver unlocks/locks the vehicle via one of the sensors in the door handles, the whole vehicle is unlocked/locked.

 

  • Digital Key 2: Yes. UWB sensors are located around the vehicle. The vehicle will automatically unlock when approaching with your smartphone while the vehicle has to be locked manually.
Yes, you can share Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch with up to 15 other devices (smartphones and/or paired Apple Watches). Each device occupies one shared key. For example, you can decide to share your Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch with 3 Pixels, 3 iPhones, 3 Samsung and 6 Apple Watches. 

Only available for Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch compatible smartphones and Apple Watches.
Your key can be shared using the wallet app on your mobile device (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet).

The keys are stored securely in your mobile device's secure memory. For communication between mobile device and vehicle, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch utilises Near Field Communication (NFC) and Digital Key 2 additionally utilises BLE (Bluetooth low energy) and Ultra Wide Band (UWB), which exhibits a high level of security. We make every effort to ensure that the products and services we provide are secure. However, we also need your credentials with third parties.

  • The NFC wireless data communication takes place only when the device and the reader are within a few centimetres of each other.

 

  • The UWB wireless data communication provides secure ranging to prevent malicious misuse.
  • Digital Key 2 Touch: No, Near Field Communication (NFC) only works when closer than 4 centimetres.

 

  • Digital 2 Key: No, trough Ultra Wide Band (UWB), the vehicle/car will automatically unlock when the DK2 is closer than approximately 1.5 metres. The vehicle/car will lock automatically 30 seconds after the unlock if no door is opened.

You can also lock / unlock your vehicle/car remotely from a further distance by using Bluelink. This feature does not replace the driver´s responsibility to verify the car is locked when not in use. 

Yes, you need to activate Bluelink in the car as well as on your phone to activate Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.

On shared phones, Bluelink App is not required.

Please monitor the smartphone manufacturer’s official announcements

Apple: Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Czech, Norway, Slovakia, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Ireland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Hungary, Portugal, Cyprus, Iceland, Malta, Croatia, Canaries, Ceuta, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye.

Google: Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Czech, Norway, Slovakia, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Ireland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Hungary, Portugal, Cyprus, Iceland, Malta, Croatia, Ceuta, Serbia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye.

Samsung: Germany, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Czech, Ireland, Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Iceland.