Quick answer

Start the car with the smart key present, choose Set Up Digital Key in the MyHyundai app, then follow the prompts and place a non-UWB phone on the wireless pad when instructed.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for 2025 U.S. IONIQ 6 vehicles equipped with Hyundai Digital Key and supported phone hardware.

Required equipment / service
IONIQ 6 equipped with Hyundai Digital Key and a compatible smartphone
Compatibility check

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  • IONIQ 6 equipped with Hyundai Digital Key and a compatible smartphone
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for 2025 U.S. IONIQ 6 vehicles equipped with Hyundai Digital Key and supported phone hardware.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Hyundai Ioniq 6
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Install the MyHyundai app, sign in to the authorized Hyundai account and enable the required phone radios/permissions.

  2. 02

    Enter the vehicle with the smart key and turn the vehicle on.

  3. 03

    In the app, select Digital Key > Set Up Digital Key.

  4. 04

    Follow the phone and infotainment prompts; place a non-UWB phone face-up on the wireless authentication pad when instructed.

  5. 05

    Confirm the phone key is saved and test locking with the smart key kept available as backup.

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Important limits

  • Phone compatibility is controlled by the phone manufacturer and Hyundai service availability.
  • Carry the physical smart key or card key during setup and as backup.
  • A discharged phone battery can prevent digital-key operation.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Move the phone at least 4 inches away from the door pad before retrying a failed tap.
  • ✓Check Bluetooth/NFC/UWB and app permissions.
  • ✓Delete a stale phone key before repeating registration if the vehicle lists the device incorrectly.
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Primary evidence

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Owner's Manual — Digital Key (Smartphone)

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