Creating a digital key

The car's owner can create a new digital key at any time in settings.

 Note

If you're not the owner

If you're not the car's owner, you can't create your own digital key. You need to ask the owner to share their digital key with you instead.

Setting up a digital key for the first time as the owner

When you first set up your Volvo ID, you will receive an activation link via text message or email. If you enter the car and follow this link, the digital key pairing guide will appear on your phone. However, if you skip this step during set up, you can still create a digital key at any time.

Press the car symbol in the bottom bar and go to Settings.
Go to Profiles.
Select the owner profile and go to Car keys → Set up digital key.
Scan the QR code in the centre display using your phone and follow the link that appears.
Authenticate yourself using your Volvo ID.
The pairing guide appears on your phone.
Follow the guide.
If pairing is successful, your digital key appears in your phone's wallet app.

 Tip

Moving key to another device

When the owner has created a digital key, they will receive another activation link. This link can be used to move the digital key to another device, such as a new phone. This can also be done through the centre display by accessing the profile settings, selecting the owner profile and then selecting the option to change the owner device.

Friend keys and key sharing

As the owner, you can share keys with your family and friends. Open your digital key in your phone's wallet app to find the sharing option.

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