OWNER ANSWER

BYD Digital Key compatible phones and Apple Watch

Check both sides of Digital Key compatibility: your exact BYD and your phone or watch. Start with the Digital Key tile in the official BYD app, then compare your device with BYD’s list and the wallet requirements.

Confirm the vehicle’s UK model, trim, model year and software.
Look for Digital Key in the official BYD app with the correct owner account linked. Safety note: Keep the physical key available during setup and initial tests; an app that runs on a phone does not mean the phone can unlock and start the car. Use the official app and wallet rather than another market’s packages.
Check the current BYD device list and the required Apple, Samsung or Google wallet.
Enable the supported wallet, NFC and device security.
Use the matching handbook to identify the vehicle’s key-reading location.

What to expect

The exact vehicle and device combination is listed as supported, and wallet activation completes. Before relying on it, confirm both unlocking and starting with a physical key available.

If that did not work

If Digital Key is missing on a setup that should support it, ask BYD to check cloud activation, VIN eligibility and the software branch. Send vehicle identifiers privately and give the exact device and wallet version.

Apple devices

BYD lists iPhone XS or later and Apple Watch Series 5 or later. Setup uses the BYD app and Apple Wallet, alongside the phone/watch and vehicle requirements.

Samsung phones

BYD’s published list covers named S20–S24 families and specific Plus, Ultra, FE and 5G variants, selected Note20 models, Z Fold2–5 and Z Flip models. Match the exact variant in the linked list; a newer name or NFC alone does not confirm support.

Google phones

The published Google Wallet list includes Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro; 7, 7a, 7 Pro; 8, 8a, 8 Pro; and Pixel Fold.

Other watches

BYD specifically names Apple Watch. For Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch or other Wear OS devices, ask for confirmation of the exact watch and UK car before relying on it. Mirrored notifications and wallet keys are different functions.