Toyota is rumoured to be on the verge of supporting Appleโs Car Keys feature, with indications that the functionality is already live on Appleโs backend systems. However, Toyota has yet to make an official announcement, leaving the exact timeline for availability to Toyota owners unclear.
Once introduced, Appleโs Car Keys would complement Toyotaโs existing Digital Key feature, which is offered as part of the companyโs Remote Connect package launched several years ago. The existing feature already allows drivers to use their smartphones to unlock, access, and start their vehicles, and the addition of Appleโs solution could further expand convenience and ecosystem integration for iPhone users.
According to ArenaEV, Toyotaโs Digital Key is expected to store a virtual version of the car key in Apple Wallet, allowing users to unlock and start their vehicles using an iPhone or Apple Watch. For added security, owners can enable Face ID authentication, while an optional Express Mode bypasses biometric checks to speed up access.
Appleโs Car Keys feature is already available on vehicles from BMW, Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. At Appleโs Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, the company also confirmed that 13 additional automakers would โsoonโ adopt the technology, including Audi, Acura, Porsche, GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Rivian, Smart, Lucid Motors, Tata Motors, Hongqi, WEY, Chery, and Voyah.
First introduced five years ago as part of Apple Wallet, Apple Car Key supports short-range proximity functionality, enabling doors to lock or unlock when an iPhone is held near the door handle. The system also offers remote access, allowing users to lock or unlock their vehicles through the app even when they are not physically nearby.
