Creating a digital key
The car's owner can create a primary digital key at any time via settings.
The car's owner can create a primary digital key in the setup guide. This digital key can then be shared with family and friends. You can access the guide via your car's centre display, the Volvo Cars app or the activation email you received when you created your Volvo ID.
Creating a digital key via the centre display
- the car is stationary and unlocked
- you are signed in to the car's owner profile in the centre display
- both your car and your phone have a stable internet connection[1]
- both your car and your phone are updated to the latest software version
- Bluetooth is enabled on your phone
- mobile data usage is enabled in the wallet app on your phone
- you have access to the Volvo ID registered to the car's owner profile.[2]
- 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 on your phone.If pairing is successful, your primary digital key appears in your phone's wallet app. You can now share your digital key with family and friends.
Moving the primary digital key to another phone
If you want to move the primary digital key to another device, such as a new phone, you can do so via the centre display. In the owner's profile settings, select your primary digital key and press Change device to move the key to the new device.
Tip
Assigning digital keys to a profile
The primary digital key is always assigned to the car's owner profile. If you have shared a digital key with someone, make sure they assign it to their car user profile to ensure that all of their preferred settings are applied when they unlock the car.