In a late September press release that GM announced just now, the automaker said it has started rolling out Apple Wallet car key support in select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, with more models to follow over time. Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet will also be supported, and a related Samsung press release says availability covers the U.S. and Canada.
GM said the rollout will occur in two phases. Starting in September–October 2026, the feature will arrive for the Cadillac Vistiq (2027), Cadillac Optiq (2026–2027), and Cadillac Lyriq (2025–2027). In December 2026, support will expand to the Cadillac Escalade (2027), Cadillac Escalade IQ/IQL (2027), Chevrolet Suburban (2026–2027), Chevrolet Tahoe (2026–2027), GMC Yukon (2026–2027), and GMC Yukon XL (2026–2027).
Customers will see a notification in the "What's New" section of their vehicle's mobile app when digital key support is available. Once set up, supported vehicles will automatically unlock as the owner approaches and lock when they walk away. Users can also open the trunk and turn climate control on or off directly from the Apple Wallet app.
GM's digital keys use ultra-wideband technology and Bluetooth for secure, proximity-based authentication. They work with iPhone 11 or later (excluding iPhone SE 2, iPhone SE 3, and iPhone 16e) or Apple Watch Series 6 or later. To set up a key, owners download and sign in to the vehicle's mobile app, then follow the prompts while in an OnStar-connected GM vehicle with its physical key fob nearby.
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