In a late September press release that we just discovered now, GM announced that it has started rolling out Apple Wallet car key support in select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicle models, with additional models to follow over time.
Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet will also be supported, with a related Samsung press release mentioning availability in the U.S. and Canada.
GM said the rollout will occur as follows, with model years listed in parentheses.
September–October 2026
- Cadillac Vistiq (2027)
- Cadillac Optiq (2026–2027)
- Cadillac Lyriq (2025–2027)
December 2026
- Cadillac Escalade (2027)
- Cadillac Escalade IQ/IQL (2027)
- Chevrolet Suburban (2026–2027)
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2026–2027)
- GMC Yukon (2026–2027)
- GMC Yukon XL (2026–2027)
GM said customers will see a notification in the "What's New" section of their vehicle's mobile app when digital key support is available.
Apple Wallet's car key feature allows you to use a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch as a vehicle's car key. GM said supported vehicles will automatically unlock as you approach and lock when you walk away. You can also open the vehicle's trunk and turn the climate control system on or off right from the Apple Wallet app.
GM's digital keys use ultra-wideband technology to enable secure, proximity-based authentication, along with Bluetooth. They work with the iPhone 11 or later (excluding iPhone SE 2, iPhone SE 3, and iPhone 16e) or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later.
To set up a digital car key, GM said to first download and sign in to your vehicle's mobile app. Then, while in your OnStar-connected GM vehicle with its physical key fob nearby, follow the prompts on the app to add a digital key to your compatible digital wallet of choice. More details are available in Apple's support document.
