Convenience

System Limitations

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The Hyundai Digital Key App on the smartphone and the key card may not work if:

  • The Hyundai Digital Key App has been deleted.
  • The Hyundai account login has expired or the Digital Key App validity period has expired.
  • Logged in from another smartphone instead of the registered smartphone with the same user account.
  • Smartphone rooting or app tampering is detected.
  • The smartphone battery or vehicle battery is discharged.
  • The smartphone screen is off or locked.
  • NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the smartphone settings.
  • The smartphone mobile network setting is turned off or Airplane Mode is activated.
  • The key card is in a wallet or card holder or overlapping with other cards.
  • If you use a smartphone case that blocks wireless communication or is made of metal, remove the smartphone case.

The vehicle cannot be operated with the smartphone if any of the following occurs:

  • Other smartphone functions (calls, emergency calls, audio, or NFC payment), apps, or wireless earphones are operating.
  • Digital Key app functions, such as basic setup or app launch, are restricted by the previous policy set by the manufacturer.
  • If you change your smartphone number, change the user account information on the Hyundai Customer website.
  • If the vehicle owner changes the smartphone, register the new smartphone to the vehicle after deleting the registered Digital Key (smartphone).
  • If a shared user changes or resets the smartphone, share the key again.

Information

  • Do not leave the registered Digital Key (smartphone key or card) in your vehicle. Take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
  • If you lose your smartphone or key card, immediately delete the key from the vehicle key menu. For more information, refer to "Digital Key" in this chapter. Delete" in this chapter.
  • If your registered smartphone key or key card is in the vehicle, the "Digital Key(s) active" message appears on the instrument cluster.
  • If you purchase a used vehicle, delete the registered smartphone key and key card.
  • If the Digital Key does not work or the vehicle battery is discharged, use the exterior key cylinder to lock all doors.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Tucson LM quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.