BYD Digital Key
What is the BYD Digital Key?
Add your BYD digital key to your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel™.
Simply hold your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel™ smartphone near the rearview mirror to unlock/lock the vehicle and place your phone in the NFC area to start keyless driving experience. BYD digital key allows drivers added convenience for a tap-and-go experience whilst also offering enhanced security and personalisation. Getting set up is simple no matter your smartphone preference, as shown below.
Why should I use a digital key?
There are a variety of reasons you may choose to use a digital key, with one of the main benefits being convenience. Gone are the days of fumbling with traditional keys, a digital key means you can open your car with just a tap! Smart entry system allows convenient and secure access and the ability to start a vehicle effortlessly - all you need is a smartphone to get started!
Setting up the BYD Digital Key on Your iPhone
- If you’re an iPhone user, you can take advantage of digital car keys with a quick and easy set-up. Follow the instructions below to explore the benefits of your digital car key:
1. Within the BYD App, select the "Digital Key" tile.
2. On the “Digital Key” Screen, Select “Add a Digital Key”.
3. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement” at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap the "Add now" button. - Adding Digital Key to Apple Wallet
For quick and easy access to your NFC car keys, add them to your Apple wallet:
1. After completing the above steps, select "Continue" within the Apple Wallet screen.
2. Please place your iPhone in your vehicle’s phone tray to finish activating the mobile car key.
3. After activating the main smart car key, you may remove the iPhone from the vehicle’s phone tray. - BYD Digital Key supports iPhone and Apple Watch: iPhone XS or later and Apple Watch Series 5 or later.
Setting Up the BYD Digital Key on Your Samsung Galaxy
- If you’re a Samsung Galaxy user, you can access your BYD digital car keys easily for safety and security. For remote car access, follow the instructions below:
1. Within the My BYD App, select the "Digital Key" tile.
2. On the "Digital Key" screen, select "Add a Digital Key".
3. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement” at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap the "Add now" button. - Adding Digital Key to Samsung Wallet
For easy access to your BYD Digital Key, take the steps below to add it to your Samsung Wallet:
1. After completing the above steps, select "Start" within the Samsung Wallet screen, and wait for adding. Please place your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone on your vehicle’s phone tray to finish activating the Digital Key.
2. After activating the main NFC car key, you may remove the Samsung Galaxy Smartphone from the vehicle's phone tray. - BYD Digital Key supports Samsung Galaxy 24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy 24+, Samsung Galaxy 24, Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy 23+, Samsung Galaxy 23, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Samsung Galaxy 22 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy 22+, Samsung Galaxy 22, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 so you can benefit from an electronic car key no matter the smartphone you have
Setting Up the BYD Digital Key on Your Google Pixel™
- Setting your digital car keys up on your Google Pixel™ is simple. To benefit from the ease of remote car access, follow the instructions below:
1. Within the BYD App, select the "Digital Key" tile.
2. On the "Digital Key" screen, select "Add a Digital Key".
3. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement” on the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap the "Add now" button. - Adding Digital Key to Google Wallet
For easy access to your digital car keys, adding them to your Google wallet means enhanced convenience - simply follow the instructions below:
1. After completing the above steps, wait for your phone to get ready. Please place your Pixel phone on your vehicle’s phone tray to finish activating the Digital Key.
2. After activating the main smart car key, you may remove the Pixel phone from the vehicle’s phone tray. - BYD Digital Key supports Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold.