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Blue G70 parked in garage - Digital key hero image

Blue G70 parked in garage - Digital key hero image

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THE FUTURE OF
KEYLESS ENTRYTHE FUTURE OF
KEYLESS ENTRY

Experience a whole new level of convenienceExperience a whole new level of convenience

User Manual

DIGITAL KEY NOW AVAILABLE ON SELECT GENESIS MODELSDIGITAL KEY NOW AVAILABLE ON SELECT GENESIS MODELS

Introducing the future of driving with the Genesis Digital Key. Unlock, lock, and start your car from your compatible smartphone and/or compatible smartwatch. Share access with up to three users, no matter where they are, with a simple tap. It's convenience and connectivity redefined.

Genesis Digital Key app

With Digital Key, simply tap your smartphone to the driver-door handle to unlock the car. Once inside, place your phone in the wireless charging tray, push the start button, and you're ready to go.With Digital Key, simply tap your smartphone to the driver-door handle to unlock the car. Once inside, place your phone in the wireless charging tray, push the start button, and you're ready to go.

DIGITAL KEY SHARE

Easily share your key with family and friendsEasily share your key with family and friends

The Digital Key app allows you to share your digital key with up to three devices using Apple Wallet or Samsung Pass. As the primary user, you have full control over the sharing period and can customize the length or Digital Key capability of your shared user.

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK TOUCH CONTROL

Lock or unlock your vehicle with a single tapLock or unlock your vehicle with a single tap

Effortlessly unlock your vehicle without the press a button. Simply tap your smartphone, smartwatch, or NFC card on the door handle, and your car unlocks instantly.

VEHICLE START TOUCH CONTROL

Start your vehicle with your deviceStart your vehicle with your device

Experience the future of convenience. Once you're inside, simply place your device on the wireless charging pad to start your vehicle.

Genesis Digital Key

COMPLETE REMOTE CONTROLCOMPLETE REMOTE CONTROL

The Digital Key App gives you complete remote control of your vehicle, providing the ability to effortlessly lock/unlock doors, initiate your car remotely, and even manage your vehicle's security alarm

HOW TO SET-UP GENESIS DIGITAL KEY ON YOUR SMARTPHONE OR SMARTWATCH
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USING NFC DIGITAL KEYUSING NFC DIGITAL KEY

To utilize the NFC touch function of Genesis Digital Key, just tap your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Samsung phone to the door handle. Once you're inside, either place your device on or tap it to the wireless phone charger to start your vehicle.

  • Woman holding smartphone up to car door handle Woman holding smartphone up to car door handle

    MOBILE DEVICE

    Unlocking your vehicle is now as easy as a tap on your mobile phone. Just touch your compatible device to the door handle and experience the ultimate convenience. Say goodbye to traditional keys and remotes as you embrace the future of effortless car entry.

  • Woman with smart watch on holding up wrist to car door handle Woman with smart watch on holding up wrist to car door handle

    APPLE WATCH

    If your smartphone isn't close by, your compatible Apple Watch can provide the same level of convenience with Digital Key. Simply tap your watch on the door handle, and your vehicle unlocks instantly.

*MyGenesis with Genesis Intelligent Assistant App found on App Store and Google Play Store requires a compatible smartphone and compatible operating software. This is subject to change. Users may also access https://www.genesisconnect.ca/login from their computer web browsers. See device compatibility list for list of compatible devices.

Genesis Digital Key

DEVICE COMPATIBILITYDEVICE COMPATIBILITY

SAMSUNG DEVICES
If the user is logged into the Genesis Intelligent Assistant App and lands on this screen using a Samsung device, then the following instructions should be displayed: For Samsung devices supporting NFC only, tap on “Start Pairing” and follow your smartphone’s instructions by placing your device on the wireless phone charger. Then follow the instructions on your vehicle’s display. From the Vehicle screen, tap on Setup -> Vehicle -> Digital Key -> Smartphone Key -> My Smartphone Key, then select Save from the sub menu.

APPLE DEVICES
If the user is logged into the Genesis Intelligent Assistant App and lands on this screen using an Apple device, then the following instructions should be displayed: Tap on “Start Pairing” and follow your smartphone’s instructions by either placing your device on the smartphone tray (NFC Only) then follow the instructions on your vehicle’s display. From the Vehicle screen, tap on Setup -> Vehicle -> Digital Key -> Smartphone Key -> My Smartphone Key, then select Save from the sub menu.

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR DIGITAL KEY

1. APP DOWNLOAD AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Download the Genesis Digital Key app from the Google Play Store and complete your registration. Register your vehicle by selecting the [Vehicle Registration Confirmation] button on the digital key app and select the [Vehicle ↔ Smartphone Link] button.

2. VEHICLE ↔ SMARTPHONE LINK 1
In order to link, get on your Genesis and start the vehicle with a smart key. Then put your smartphone on the wireless charging pad.

3. VEHICLE ↔ SMARTPHONE LINK 2
Select [Setup] > [Vehicle]> [Digital Key] > [Smartphone Key] > [Register]> [Save] from the navigation screen. Once registered, you can use the smartphone touch control and digital key app.

Note: Please use the Genesis Connected Service app for the G90 (2022 Launch Model), GV60 digital key.

4. NFC CARD KEY REGISTRATION 1
Check the Bluetooth connection between your smartphone and the vehicle to register the NFC card key. Select [Menu] > [NFC Card Key Registration Verification] button on the top right corner of the Digital Key App.

5. NFC CARD KEY REGISTRATION 2
Place the NFC card key on the wireless charging pad.

6. NFC CARD KEY REGISTRATION 3
Press [Settings] > [Vehicle] > [Digital Key] > [NFC Card Key] > [Register] > [Save] from the navigation screen. Once registration is completed, touch control of the NFC card key is possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How many keys can I share?

a. If a user has an iPhone, then they will be able to:

  • - Pair an iPhone device and use paired Apple Watch
  • - Share up to 3 keys (3 iPhone devices +3 Apple Watches)


b. If a user has a Samsung, then they will be able to:

  • - Pair a Samsung device (Android watch is not currently supported)
  • - Share 3 keys (3 Android devices)
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Is Digital Key Secure?

Genesis Canada utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC), which exhibits a high level of security. The NFC wireless data communication takes place only when the device and the reader are within a few centimetres of each other.​

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Does Digital Key work away from the car?

No, to access remote functions, use the MyGenesis with Genesis Intelligent Assistant App.

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How do I share a Digital Key?

A Digital Key can be shared to a contact in your phone using either the Apple Wallet App or the Samsung Pass app. A user can only share a key with users with same device manufacturer (iPhone to iPhone or Samsung to Samsung)

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Is Genesis Connected Services required to use Digital Key?

Yes, Genesis Intelligent Assistant App is required.

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Where can I find more information about using my Apple devices as a car key?

If you are using an Apple Device visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234 for more information about using Car Key on your iPhone or Apple Watch. 


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Where is NFC located on my smartphone?

iPhone: The NFC Antenna is located on the top edge of the iPhone.

Samsung: The NFC Antenna is located on the centre back of the device.


Note: NFC Antenna position may vary depending on phone model. Please check with your smartphone manufacturer for the exact location.

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How do you enable express mode?

When you enable express mode, you can quickly unlock or lock the vehicle without user authentication. This can be done by visiting Apple Wallet or Samsung Pass.

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