What is the Kia Digital Key?

You may have heard of the new digital key introduced on new Kia models like the 2024 Seltos. You might be curious about what this technology is all about and, more importantly, how convenient it could be and how often you might actually use it. With that in mind, we are taking a closer look at the new Kia digital key, how it works, and what it can do.

As the name implies, the Kia digital key is essentially a digital portal to your vehicle using your mobile phone. In other words, your cell phone becomes your vehicle's key. If you have it in your pocket, it will unlock the doors as if you had the traditional key fob in your pocket. And if the digital key is activated and you get in your vehicle, you can start your Kia even if the actual key is not with you. Essentially, the Kia digital key transforms your phone into a key fob and allows you to do everything you would do with your regular key fob using your phone.

However, the Kia digital key is a lot more than just a key replacement. You can also provide access to other users who will be able to access your vehicle using their own phone. You can designate up to five users with whom you can share access. So, if you are ever stranded somewhere and you need somebody to access your vehicle, you can simply forward them the access to the digital key system and using their own phone, they will be able to get in and go.

Multiple uses with the new Kia Digital Key

This technology has multiple uses. For example, if you left your home one morning with the key in your pocket and your spouse needs to use the vehicle, they can access the vehicle with their phone. Perhaps you don't want your teenagers driving your new Kia Seltos but there's an emergency with the family pet that needs a visit to the vet. Assuming your teenager has a driver's license, you can provide them with access. This feature can also help keep the keys away from people you don't want to have access to your vehicle. In the same scenario, you don't have to leave the keys at home; you can leave them in your office, and if your teenager doesn't have the digital key, they won't be able to access the vehicle. You can even provide access to your Seltos for a friend when you're away and they need to come and pick you up or just want to run a few errands.

The new Kia digital key is an evolution in automotive technology and is a very simple and intuitive technology. We use our phones for a variety of reasons every single day, and now, with the digital key, you can use your phone to access your vehicle. Give us a call today to learn more.