How do you add a digital car key to your Android phone?
How you actually go about adding your car key to Google Wallet will vary depending on your car. Some companies let you add the key directly through their app, while others send you an email with an "Add to Android" button. Some even let you set up the key through your in-car display. Whichever method your vehicle requires, you'll need an up-to-date Android phone with the Google Wallet app installed and a Google Account to get started.
All three methods require logging in with your Google Account, agreeing to the terms of service and authenticating your smartphone, either over NFC through your
Android's digital car key feature requires you to have a smartphone running Android 12 or later to work. For example, that means you could use digital car keys on a Pixel 6 or later, a smartphone from Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, a Motorola Razr or Razr Plus or a OnePlus 15. Google maintains a full list of compatible devices on its website, but any smartphone running the latest version of Android and that supports Bluetooth, UWB and NFC should fit the bill. To be clear, though, only Bluetooth and NFC are mandatory for the basic functions of digital car key to work. UWB enables additional featu