Get the latest tech news

Rivian Activates Apple Car Key Support in Second-Generation Vehicles [Update: Coming Soon]


EV manufacturer Rivian appears to finally be rolling out support for Apple's digital car keys available through the Wallet app on iPhone and...

Rivian announced support for the feature in debuting its second-generation R1S and R1T over a year ago, but the company had not activated it until today, as spotted in an Apple configuration file by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done simply by holding an Apple Watch or ‌‌iPhone‌‌ near a compatible vehicle's NFC reader. Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 event hints at two rumored iPhone 17 Pro features, including new color options and a vapor chamber cooling system.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Mac Rumors

Read more on:

Photo of Rivian

Rivian

Photo of apple car

apple car

Photo of key support

key support

Related news:

News photo

Rivian's Developing New Tech To Make Its EVs More Agile

News photo

Rivian sues Ohio DMV over partial ban on direct car sales

News photo

Rivian sues to sell its EVs directly in Ohio