A key that knows you.
With the Porsche Digital Key, your car key becomes a digital companion on your smartphone or smartwatch. Unlock, start, personalise. - your Porsche recognises you before you even step inside.
Easily configured.
Set up your digital car key effortlessly through the My Porsche app or the Porsche Digital Key ‘Welcome Email’. Its intuitive operation makes managing your key simpler than ever before.
Share individual access.
Use the digital wallet app on your mobile device to share up to seven additional digital keys, each with customised permissions. Manage them at any time through the app or directly from your vehicle.
Ultimate convenience.
With the comfort functions of the Porsche Digital Key in the My Porsche app, you can control vehicle functions - such as opening the front and rear luggage compartments via Bluetooth from up to 80 metres* away.
*compatible device dependent
Digital sovereignty.
Whether for valet parking, servicing, or maintenance, the Porsche Digital Key Card allows temporary access - without needing a conventional key or mobile device. Permissions are limited and can be revoked at any time, ensuring your Porsche remains perfectly protected.
Open electrically. Get in elegantly.
With the new Cayenne Electric and the Porsche Digital Key, the electric doors can be conveniently opened and closed via the My Porsche app – without having to touch the door handles.
Set up in just a few steps.
To use the Porsche Digital Key, you need a compatible vehicle and mobile device. Compatibility details can be found in your vehicle configuration and within the My Porsche app.
The Porsche Digital Key requires an active Porsche Connect Services. Once you’ve signed in with your Porsche ID in the vehicle, the digital functions will be available.
The Porsche Digital Key can be activated through the My Porsche app directly from your vehicle. Simply follow the instructions on your vehicle’s display - your Porsche confirms the pairing, and the digital key is ready to use.
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Questions about the Porsche Digital Key? Here are the answers.
What do I need to use the Porsche Digital Key?
The Porsche Digital Key will be available for the Macan electric starting with model year 2026 in Australia. You can check which mobile devices support the Porsche Digital Key on the corresponding FAQ and Porsche Car Configurator pages. To use the Digital Key, your Porsche must be equipped with the necessary Porsche Digital Key hardware. Availability details for your Porsche can also be found in your vehicle configuration and within the My Porsche app.
Which mobile devices are compatible with the Porsche Digital Key?
Please note: The mobile devices listed below are officially supported by Porsche. Newer mobile devices may be compatible with the Porsche Digital Key, but Porsche does not officially support them. The Porsche Digital Key is currently available for the following devices from Apple, Samsung, and Google:
Compatible Apple devices:
iPhone XR* / 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max / 16e* / 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.1.1 or newer. iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / 13 mini / SE (2022)* / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 12 mini / 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max with iOS 15 or newer. Apple Watch Ultra 2 / Ultra / Series 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 with watchOS 8 or newer.
Compatible Samsung devices:
Samsung Galaxy 25* / S25+ / S25 Ultra / S24* / 24FE* / S24+ / S24 Ultra / S23* / S23 FE* / S23+ / S23 Ultra / S22* / S22+ / S22 Ultra / S21* / S21 FE* / S21+ / S21 Ultra / S20* / S20+* / Note 20 Ultra / Note 20* / S20 Ultra* / S10* / S10+* / Z Flip 6* / Z Flip 5* / Z Flip 4* / Z Flip 3* / Z Fold 6 / Z Fold SE / Z Fold 5 / Z Fold 4 / Z Fold 3 / Z Fold 2 with Android 13 or newer.
Compatible Google devices:
Google Pixel 9* / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold / 9a / 8* / 8 Pro / 8a / 7* / 7 Pro / 7a* / 6 Pro / 6* / 6a* / Fold with Android 13 or newer.
The Digital Key uses either Ultra-Wideband (UWB) or Near Field Communication (NFC), depending on the customer’s smartphone.
With UWB-enabled phones, the Digital Key works like a classic key fob - users can lock, unlock, and start the vehicle without taking the phone out of their pocket or bag.
*These Phones support only NFC and Remote Keyless Entry via Bluetooth Low Energy. To unlock the vehicle, these phones require a physical tap on the door handle or the user has to use the Car Control Buttons within the Wallet app. To start the vehicle, these phones need to be placed on the phone cradle.
How do I setp up the Porsche Digital Key for my Porsche?
The Porsche Digital Key is a digital vehicle key on your mobile device, allowing you to lock, unlock, and start your Porsche conveniently and securely. Initial setup requires the conventional vehicle key to be inside the vehicle, with the vehicle switched on. Both your Porsche and your device must have a stable internet connection. Your mobile device must be compatible with the Porsche Digital Key, and your Porsche must be linked to your Porsche ID in the My Porsche app. Additionally, you must be logged into the infotainment system with your Porsche ID and have an active Porsche Connect Services. To begin pairing, open the My Porsche app > click on the "Porsche Digital Key" icon > click ‘Set up now’ and follow the instructions in your Wallet app and on Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The Porsche Digital Key will then be available in the Wallet app on your mobile device.
How do I share the Porsche Digital Key with friends and family?
You can distribute up to seven digital friend keys to different mobile devices.
iPhone: Open Apple Wallet on your iPhone. Select your car key. Tap on the 'More‘ button. Then tap on Invite and follow the instructions.
Android™: Open the Wallet app. Tap on your digital car key. If necessary, swipe until the symbol is visible. Tap on 'Share car key'.
Will I still receive a physical key?
Yes, you will continue to receive a physical key, even if your vehicle is equipped with the Porsche Digital Key. It offers you the full range of functions according to your model equipment and serves as a practical spare key when using the Porsche Digital Key as a master key.
How secure is the Porsche Digital Key?
Your Porsche Digital Key is securely stored on the secure element of your mobile device. In addition, both Near Field Communication (NFC) and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies are used to establish the immediate proximity of the sender and receiver in a tamper-proof manner.
What happens if I don't have an Internet connection?
An internet connection is only required to activate the Porsche Digital Key. Once the digital key is paired with your mobile device, an internet connection is no longer required for locking, unlocking, or starting the vehicle. This allows you to use the Porsche Digital Key completely independently of the internet, for example in underground carpark or areas with poor network coverage.
What happens when my device battery runs out?
You can still unlock and start your Porsche even if your mobile device appears to be out of battery. iPhones and compatible Android devices feature a power reserve mode that allows communication with the vehicle via Ultra Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), or Near Field Communication (NFC) for a limited time after shutdown.
Please refer to your mobile device manufacturer for details on the availability and duration of this feature. To unlock and start your vehicle, simply tap your device near the driver’s door handle and place it in the smartphone tray.
How do I transfer the Porsche Digital Key to the new owner when selling the vehicle?
Unpair your mobile device before selling your vehicle. To do so, delete your Porsche from your Porsche ID - this will automatically trigger the unpairing and delete all associated digital keys. Alternatively, you can initiate unpairing via Porsche Communication Management (PCM) or the My Porsche app. To register the Porsche Digital Key for a new owner, the setup process must be started on their mobile device.
What is the Porsche Digital Key Card and what do I use it for?
The Porsche Digital Key Card is supplied deactivated with your vehicle and can be activated for use as a physical key if required. To activate, simply place the key card on the smartphone tray inside the vehicle and follow the instructions on the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). More detailed guidance is available in your My Porsche app.
The Porsche Digital Key Card can be used in situations where a physical key normally needs to be handed over, such as scheduled service appointments, valet parking. The key card should always remain in your Porsche when deactivated. When activated, however, it must not remain in the vehicle for security reasons.
If the vehicle is switched on using the Porsche Digital Key or the conventional vehicle key in the meantime after the Porsche Digital Key Card has been activated, the Porsche Digital Key Card will be automatically deactivated.
To use the Porsche Digital Key, an active Porsche Connect Services subscription is required. The Porsche Digital Key is only available for selected vehicles equipped with the necessary Porsche Digital Key hardware. A compatible mobile device and operating system are required for use with both the My Porsche app and the Porsche Digital Key. An internet connection is necessary in both the vehicle and the smartphone. For information on My Porsche app compatibility to your phone, please refer to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Supported vehicle functions may vary depending on the device manufacturer. To use vehicle functions, the mobile device must be within range of the vehicle. Google, Android, Google Play, Pixel, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.