Creating a digital key
The vehicle's owner can create a primary digital key at any time via settings.
The vehicle'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 vehicle's center display, the Volvo Cars app, or the activation email you received when you created your Volvo ID.
Creating a digital key via the center display
- the vehicle is stationary and unlocked
- you are signed in to the vehicle's owner profile in the center display
- both your vehicle and your phone have a stable internet connection[1]
- both your vehicle and your phone are updated to the latest software version
- Bluetooth is enabled on your phone
- cellular data usage is enabled in the wallet app on your phone
- you have access to the Volvo ID registered to the vehicle's owner profile.[2]
- Press the vehicle 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 center 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 center 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 vehicle's owner profile. If you have shared a digital key with someone, make sure they assign it to their vehicle user profile to ensure that all of their preferred settings are applied when they unlock the vehicle.