How to Use the Digital Key 2 (Smart Phone)

Smart Phone Touch Control

The driver can lock and unlock the door by touching the smart phone on the door handle without activating the Kia Access App. Also, the vehicle can be started by placing the smart phone on the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad).

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  1. Door handle authentication pad

  2. NFC antenna on the back of the smartphone (The antenna position differs depending on models.)

You can check the location of the NFC antenna on your Samsung smartphone in the Settings app > Connections > NFC and contactless payments . The Apple iPhone's NFC antenna is located at the top of the back of the device, and the Apple Watch's NFC antenna is located in the center of the screen. Make sure that the location of the smartphone's NFC antenna touches the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad). However, as the location of the smartphone's NFC antenna may be different by smartphone model, contact the smartphone manufacturer for more details.

Locking/Unlocking the doors

  • If the driver touches the smart phone NFC antenna to the driver's or passenger's door handle authentication pad for more than 2 seconds, the door will lock or unlock.

  • After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

  • If the smart phone digital key does not operate, move the smart phone more than 4 inches (0.1 m) from the door handle authentication pad and try it again.

For smartphones without UWB support:

To lock or unlock the doors with a registered smartphone, contact the NFC antenna on the back of the smartphone with the authentication pad of the driver's or passenger's outside door handle for about 2 seconds.

For smartphones with UWB support:

  • To lock or unlock the doors, carry your smartphone and touch the door handle lock/unlock sensor (carved area) on the outside door handle.

  • If Approach Unlock is enabled, the doors will be automatically unlocked when you approach the front seat’s outside door handle with your smartphone.

WARNING

  • When you carry the smartphone supported by UWB and stay near the vehicle for about a few minutes, the door may not unlock automatically.

  • If you put the smartphone in a back pocket or bag, it may be blocked by the body part, which limits the Bluetooth connection and cause operation delay when locking/unlocking doors or starting the vehicle.

  • If a tinting film containing metal components is applied, the digital key may not function properly.

NOTE

Note that the door will unlock and a beep sounds when using the Digital Key 2 if any of the following occur:

  • When the Smart Key is in the vehicle

  • The EV button is in ACC or ON position

  • Attempting to lock the door when more than one door, or hood, tailgate is opened

  • If a tinting film containing metal substances is applied to the digital key, it may not function properly.

Starting the vehicle

After placing your registered smart phone on the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad), depress the brake pedal and press the EV button.

  • Once the vehicle is started, you can remove the smart phone from the pad.

For more details, refer to EV button .

For smartphones without UWB support:

  • Place the NFC antenna of the smartphone on the center of the indoor authentication pad (wireless charging pad), press the brake pedal, and then press the start button to start the vehicle.

  • After starting the vehicle, you can remove the smartphone from the indoor authentication pad (wireless charging pad).

  • Some smartphones may not have smooth NFC communication due to their internal structure. In such cases, move the smartphone to the right or left of the indoor authentication pad (wireless charging pad) to operate it.

For smartphones with UWB support:

  • Carry the smartphone inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal, and then press the start button to start the vehicle.

  • To start the vehicle remotely, use an app provided by the smartphone manufacturer to lock the vehicle using the door lock button, and then press the remote start button within 4 seconds. The vehicle will start, and the hazard warning light will flash

  • To turn off the vehicle, press the remote start button again.

WARNING

The vehicle can be started when the registered smart phone is placed on the in-vehicle authentication pad (wireless charging pad). Therefore, do not leave unsupervised children or people who are not aware of the system since it can result in serious injury or death. In addition, always have the registered smart phone with you to prevent vehicle theft when leaving the vehicle.

NOTE

The operation time of Digital Key 2 for shared user may extend during first time use.

Approach your Digital Key 2 (smartphone) on the authentication pad located in the outside door handle until the vehicle door lock/unlock function operates.

If the inner authentication pad is used for the first time, 1st vehicle start function may not operate.