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Introducing Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.

We are proud to introduce Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch1 as further component of our innovative Bluelink Connected Car Services. Launched together in Europe with the all-new KONA – this cutting-edge SUV can be locked, unlocked and started through the Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, using near-field communication (NFC) on smart phones or Apple Watch2, which assures a high level of security.

Features

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

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 three 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 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 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.

    This service is not available in all markets and Samsung devices will be added soon in accordance to Samsung's service coverage.

    Samsung Support

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A man and a woman standing next to the Hyundai KONA Electric SUV.

Share with up to 3 people.

The system also allows the primary user to share Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch access with 3 other users. You can actually send someone a “shared key” from clear across the country via message or email.
A woman using her smartphone on the back seat of the Hyundai KONA Electric SUV.

High level security.

Stored in the wallet app of your mobile device, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC), which offers 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 

Getting started

Activating your Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.

There are three different ways to activate your 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 Key 2 Touch is not available yet, but will be supported soon in accordance to Samsung's service coverage.
 
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    How to activate via the Bluelink app.

    • 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” and open the Hyundai Bluelink Europe app.
    • The Hyundai Bluelink Europe app will display a pop-up window for Digital Key Registration. Click the “Add” button in the pop-up (alternatively, you can also select [More] – [Vehicle Digital Key]). On the next page, click “Register Digital Key”.
    • The activation process will be sent to your wallet app (currently: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet).  Please follow the instructions displayed in your wallet app. Once pairing has started, please place your mobile device on the wireless charging pad in your vehicle.
    • In the vehicle infotainment system, please select [Setup] -> [Vehicle] -> [Digital Key] -> [Smartphone Key]. Click the “Save” button to pair your Digital Key 2 Touch.
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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”
    • 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 (only for Apple and Google devices).

    • 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”
    • Place your mobile device on the wireless charging pad in your vehicle.
    • 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 the Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.  The Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch feature requires 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.

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

Apple

Google

Samsung  You will soon be able to also add Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch to your Samsung device. Please check this page regularly to confirm the compatibility of your device.

There are three possibilities to activate Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, which are detailed on the page above: Via Bluelink app, a URL link and an Activation code via your Infortainment touch screen. Both smart (physical) keys are required to be in the car for initiating the activation process of the 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 (physidal) 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 Touch will work if the battery of your iPhone or Samsung device is empty. Depending on the phone model you can still use the Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch function on your phone for 3-6 hours.
Yes. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch works via NFC (Near Field Communication) – independently from your network provider.
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 these sensors, the whole vehicle is unlocked/locked.

Yes, you can share Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch with up to three other people. 


For iPhone users: Share up to up to 3 keys on other iPhones and their paired Apple Watches. Currently, only Apple Watch Series 5 can be used as Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch on the all-new KONA.

iOS ver. 16.3 or higher, Watch OS 6.2.8 and higher

For Pixel users: pair a Pixel device (Android watch is not currently supported) up to 3 shared keys.

Android ver. 13 or higher

You will soon be able to add Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch to your Samsung device. Please check this page regularly to confirm the compatibility of your device.

Your key can be shared using the wallet app on your mobile device (Apple Wallet and Google Wallet).

Stored in the wallet app of your mobile device, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC), which exhibits a high level of security.  We make every effort to ensure that the products and services we provide are secure. However, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will not be breached by a threat actor.  Keep your smartphone secure and never share your credentials with third parties.

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

No, Near Field Communication (NFC) only works when closer than 4 cm.  You can also lock / unlock your car remotely from a further distance by using the Bluelink app.
Yes, you need to activate Bluelink in the car as well as on your phone to activate Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch.

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, Turkey

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, Turkey

Samsung: Coming soon.  Please monitor the manufacturer’s official announcements.

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