Digital car key for new Hyundai Kona

The petrol and hybrid variants of the new Hyundai Kona have been available in stores for a few weeks now. The fully electric Kona, which is already being produced in the Czech Republic, will follow in October. The South Korean manufacturer announced in a press release that the “Digital Car Key” function is available for certain equipment lines. This is on the board From Prime Package or in the final package of N lines.

At a time when smartphones have become our daily companions, the digital car key is an absolutely useful function and we are pleased that this technology is entering the B-SUV segment for the first time with the launch of the new Hyundai KONA. .

Jürgen Keller, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor Germany

Jet off without a physical key!

With this function, the vehicle can not only be opened and locked, but Start without a physical key He even gives himself up Share with three others. Access authorization is sent by the vehicle owner through the Bluelink app and invitees can store the digital key in their wallet app. Access rights for invited users can be managed via the Bluelink app or infotainment system, and a start and end time can also be set.

Digital is the key to the car NFC based And works with devices running iOS 16.3 or Android 13 via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet If the smartphone supports it, the digital car key will work even if the battery is empty. To start the engine, you must place your smartphone in the storage compartment of the center console. The digital car key is stored on iPhones with Express Mode, so it can be used without unlocking the iPhone. It should also work with the Apple Watch.

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