How to Use Kia Digital Key 2 to Access and Drive Your Kia with Your Smartphone or Smartwatch

If you are looking for a convenient way to access and drive your Kia without using a physical key, you might be interested in Kia Digital Key 2 Touch. This feature allows you to use your smartphone or smartwatch as a digital key that can unlock, lock and start your Kia. You can also share your digital key with family and friends remotely, and control the access levels of the shared keys.

Unlike the 2023 – 2024 Niro, Seltos, and Telluride which use Digital Key 2 ‘Touch’, the EV9 is the first Kia to use DK2. It uses bluetooth and UWB alongside NFC to allow owners to lock/unlock without the need to hold the phone to the door handle, and start the vehicle without placing the phone in the wireless charger

• Apple iPhones: XS or later; Apple Watches Series 6 or later

Note: All devices should be on the latest version of iOS.

• Samsung Galaxy Phones: S20 or later, Note20 5G or later, Z Flip 5G or later, or Fold 2 or later.

Note: All devices should have the latest version of Android operating system and Samsung Pass app.

To use Kia Digital Key 2, you need to download the Kia Connect app on your smartphone and register your vehicle. Then, you can add your digital key to your Apple Wallet or Samsung Pass app. You can also pair your smartwatch with your smartphone to use it as a digital key.

Once you have your digital key ready, you can use it to access and drive your Kia in different ways:

• To unlock or lock your Kia, you can tap your smartphone or smartwatch on the door handle sensor.

• To start your Kia, you can place your smartphone on the wireless charging pad or tap your smartwatch on the start button.

• To share your digital key with family and friends, you can send an invitation through the Kia Connect app. You can choose from three access levels: full access, limited access or valet access. You can also revoke or modify the shared keys at any time.

Kia Digital Key 2 is an amazing convenience feature that makes accessing and driving your Kia easier than ever. You can enjoy the benefits of using your smartphone or smartwatch as a digital key, and share it with others without any hassle.