BYD Digital Key
Simply hold your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel™ smartphone near the rearview mirror to unlock and start the vehicle.
*Please check the list of supported devices in the BYD APP or "Vehicle Settings/Digital Key" on the car display.
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Models with BYD digital key function
BYD SEAL and BYD M6
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!
Detailed steps to add a digital key to your mobile phone
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" .
2. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement” at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the "Add now" button.
Adding Digital Key to Apple Wallet
For quick and easy access to your BYD digital 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.
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. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement”at the bottom of the screen.
3. 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 BYD digital key, you may remove the Samsung Galaxy Smartphone from the vehicle's phone tray.
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"
2. Select "Accept BYD APP Digital Key User Service Agreement” on the bottom of the screen.
3. 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.
Supported Devices
Device |
Series |
Model |
Apple
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iPhone |
iPhone XR or later with the latest iOS version
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Apple Watch |
Apple Watch Series 5 or later with the latest watchOS version |
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Samsung |
S23 |
Galaxy S23 Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
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S23 FE |
Galaxy S23 FE |
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S22 |
Galaxy S22 5G Galaxy S22+ 5G Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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S21
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Galaxy S21 5G Galaxy S21+ 5G Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
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S21 FE |
Galaxy S21 FE 5G
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S20 |
Galaxy S20 Galaxy S20 5G Galaxy S20+ Galaxy S20+ 5G Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
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Note20 |
Galaxy Note20 Galaxy Note20 5G Galaxy Note20 Ultra Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Z Fold6 |
Galaxy Z Fold6 5G |
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Z Fold5 |
Galaxy Z Fold5 5G |
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Z Fold4 |
Galaxy Z Fold4 5G |
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Z Fold3 |
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Z Fold2 |
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Z Flip6 |
Galaxy Z Flip6 5G |
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Z Flip5 |
Galaxy Z Flip5 5G |
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Z Flip4 |
Galaxy Z Flip4 5G |
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Z Flip3 |
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
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Z Flip |
Galaxy Z Flip 5G |
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S24 |
Galaxy 24 Galaxy 24+ Galaxy24 ultra |
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Pixel |
Pixel 6 Pixel 6a Pixel 6 Pro Pixel 7 Pixel 7a Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 8 Pixel 8a Pixel 8 Pro Pixel fold |