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Samsung Wallet now stores digital keys for the Porsche Macan Electric
For the new model year, Porsche has expanded the Macan Electric's digital toolkit: owners can now lock, unlock, and start their SUV with a smartphone-based digital key. The system supports both Android and iOS devices, and on Galaxy phones the Porsche Digital Key integrates directly with Samsung Wallet for seamless day-to-day access and management.
Official Porsche image showcasing Macan Electric's digital key on an iPhone.
How the Macan Electric digital key works
Connectivity and compatibility
The Macan Electric's digital key uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to authenticate and communicate with your car. Most flagship Galaxy phones support all three technologies, while many midrange devices still include Bluetooth LE and NFC. Porsche also built a power-resilient feature: the key can function briefly even after a phone shuts down, helping in situations when your handset runs out of battery.
Storage and sharing via Samsung Wallet
On Android, the Porsche Digital Key can be saved in the native wallet application — Samsung Wallet for Galaxy users. Porsche allows you to share a digital key with up to seven other people via standard messaging tools such as Messages, WhatsApp, or email. When sharing, owners assign permissions: recipients can be limited to locking/unlocking only or granted full driving authorization. The digital key also provides access to trunk and frunk operations when paired with the vehicle.
Features, use cases, and ecosystem integrations
Porsche Connect and My Porsche app
With the Porsche Connect package, owners can operate additional storage compartments — like the frunk and luggage bays — remotely using the My Porsche app. This deep integration improves convenience for deliveries, valet access, and family use cases.
In-car entertainment and mobile gaming
Samsung Galaxy phones can double as wireless controllers for the Macan Electric’s infotainment system. Porsche App Center will offer games from partners such as Gameloft and Obscure Interactive. The setup supports multiplayer between driver, front passenger, and rear-seat occupants, with passengers able to play on individual screens even while the vehicle is in motion.
Advantages, comparisons, and market relevance
Compared to traditional key fobs, smartphone digital keys centralize access control, reduce hardware dependency, and enable instant revocation or temporary sharing. The multi-protocol connectivity (BLE, NFC, UWB) gives the Macan Electric a robust, future-ready access platform on par with other premium EVs. Integration with Samsung Wallet positions Porsche well in markets where Android has a large install base, while iOS compatibility keeps it accessible to iPhone users.
Overall, the Porsche Macan Electric’s digital key support—combined with Samsung Wallet integration, cloud-enabled sharing, and infotainment gaming—reflects how automakers and mobile ecosystems are converging to deliver secure, convenient, and connected driving experiences.
Source: sammobile
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