Introducing our Hyundai Digital Key.

We are proud to introduce Hyundai Digital Key 2 and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch1 as a further component of our innovative Bluelink Connected Car Services. These innovative digital keys allow you to leave your car key at home and control your vehicle with your smartphone.  Now you can lock, unlock and start selected Hyundai vehicles via Hyundai Digital Key 2 or Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, using near-field communication (NFC) and/or ultra-wideband (UWB) on smartphones or Apple Watch2, which assures a high level of security. 

Hyundai Digital Key 2

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

The award-winning IONIQ 5 N is the first Hyundai vehicle in Europe to feature Hyundai Digital Key 2. Now you can lock, unlock and start the IONIQ 5 N without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket. Hyundai Digital Key 2 features both near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which allows for automatic unlocking of the vehicle from approximately 1.5 metres away. 
  1. Hyundai IONIQ 5 N interior with steering wheel and central display.

    Hands-free automatic unlocking.

    Enjoy automatic unlocking of the IONIQ 5 N as you walk towards it. Thanks to ultra-wideband you no longer have to hold the smartphone against the door handle as with Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.
  2.  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.
  3. 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 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.

      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.

      This service is currently available in the following countries: 

      Germany, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark.

      The service may be made available by Samsung in additional countries in the future.

      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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      How to activate using a URL link.

      • Please ensure that you have both of your smart (physical) keys and your mobile device with you in the car.
      • Turn the vehicle on, shift your gear into “P” (automatic transmission) or maintain stationary status (manual).
      • 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 Bluelink app and follow this process to have the email resent.
      • In the Bluelink app, tap "More" in the lower right corner.
      • Then tap "Vehicle Digital Key".
      • Then Tap the ? icon.
      • Then tap "Digital Key 2 registration" on the popup.
      • Then enter your email address into the field on the popup that asks: "Would you like to receive information about Digital Key 2 registration at your email?"
      • Then press send.
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      How to activate via activation code.

      • Please ensure that you have both of your smart (physical) keys and your mobile device with you in the car.
      • Turn the vehicle on, shift your gear into “P” (automatic transmission) or maintain stationary status (manual).
      • Place your mobile device on the wireless charging pad in your vehicle (only for Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch).
      • In the vehicle infotainment system, please select [Setup] -> [Vehicle] -> [Digital Key] -> [Smartphone Key]. Click the “Save” button to pair your Hyundai Digital Key 2 (Touch).
      • Once pairing has started, your mobile device will ask you to enter the activation code, which you have received at the email address you shared at the start of the activation process. 
      • 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 Bluelink app and follow this process to have the email resent.
      • In the Bluelink app, tap "More" in the lower right corner.
      • Then tap "Vehicle Digital Key".
      • Then Tap the ? icon.
      • Then tap “Digital Key 2 registration” on the popup.
      • Then enter your email address into the field on the popup that asks: "Would you like to receive information about Digital Key 2 registration at your email?"
      • Then press send.
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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, Bluelink 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.

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