You won’t need a car key anymore with Hyundai’s new ‘digital key’ technology

DATE: Tue, May 06, 2025
PUBLICATION: USA Today

Auto theft experts say that a rising number of drivers leaving their key fobs inside their vehicles is leading to increased rates of auto theft. So maybe the best solution is to eliminate the key altogether. Hyundai announced Monday that it is introducing a “Digital Key” that “allows users to unlock and start their Hyundai vehicle via their smartphone.” The system can be programmed to work with up to four phones. It will use near-field communication (NFC) technology to detect whether the approved phone is close to the vehicle’s door.