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Porsche Bringing Apple Digital Key Support to 2026 Cayenne and Macan

Porsche is preparing to bring full support for Apple's Digital Key to its new all-electric Cayenne and Macan models.

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The feature enables unlocking, locking, and starting the vehicle using an iPhone or Apple Watch via NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra Wideband. Digital Keys stored in Apple Wallet will continue to function even when an iPhone has run out of charge. Owners will be able to share access with up to seven additional users.

Porsche was highlighted as an upcoming partner when Apple outlined next-generation Car Key support at WWDC. Porsche Digital Key support will be available on 2026 model year versions of the electric Cayenne and Macan as part of the Comfort Access option.

MacRumors today discovered that Apple has now enabled the required infrastructure on its backend, meaning that Porsche simply needs to roll the feature out, suggesting that this will take place relatively soon. Earlier this week, Samsung announced that its Samsung Wallet service now supports Porsche Digital Key access for select models beginning with the 2026 Macan, using similar standards.

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dmr727 Avatar
22 weeks ago

MR forum members use this article to flex/humble brag their Porsche ownership in 3...2...?
This is important news - I use my Cayenne primarily to go to and from the grocery store, and digging into my pants for keys is hard with sacks of groceries in my arms.

Juuuuust kidding. Obviously we send a driver to get our groceries.
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HouseLannister Avatar
22 weeks ago
Just once I would like one of these articles but it says "Honda Civic" or "Toyota Prius."
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jmh600cbr Avatar
22 weeks ago
this feature is truly amazing and i've been using it on my bmws for years. unfortunately my 911 requires me to actually use the key....but thats part of the nostalgia factor
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