Finally — Apple Wallet Car Key is Activated!

[portdirect]

Looks like Rivian/Apple is finally rolling out Apple Wallet car key support for Gen2!!! I’m really excited to finally use my Apple Watch as a key and to be able to unlock the R1 even when our phone’s are dead thanks to Express Mode. This is a big win for seamless iPhone/Watch integration and UWB should solve so many of our PAAK issues I assume this will be landing in the next update or soon thereafter

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/28/rivian-activates-apple-car-key-support/

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

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While we can't confirm whether it's up and running for all users just yet, Apple has pushed support live on its end, so owners of supported Rivian vehicles should hopefully be seeing it soon.​

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[TLDR_71]

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/28/rivian-activates-apple-car-key-support/

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

While we can't confirm whether it's up and running for all users just yet, Apple has pushed support live on its end, so owners of supported Rivian vehicles should hopefully be seeing it soon.

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[onesoil]

Will this only be for Gen 2?

 

[kvk89]

So how do i get the key in the wallet ?

 

[portdirect]

So how do i get the key in the wallet ?

I'm guessing that it will be as simple as an 'add to wallet' button within the APP once it goes live - thats what its typically been for the HomeKey locks and Boarding Passes etc

 

[kvk89]

Thanks!
I’m guessing it will be under apps on your iPhone

 

[TLDR_71]

To clarify, this sounds like it’s on Apple’s side. Rivian would also most likely need to fully support on their side.

 

[TLDR_71]

Will this only be for Gen 2?

I remember reading a while back that it was only Gen2.

 

[godfodder0901]

Will this only be for Gen 2?

Yes.

 

[Stainer85]

Is this only for Gen 2, or possible for Gen 1 also?

 

[godfodder0901]

Is this only for Gen 2, or possible for Gen 1 also?

Gen 2.

 

[tate16t]

I guess this may be related to the Rivian App 3.4.1 iPhone update released today.

 

[hammick]

I guess this may be related to the 3.4.1 iPhone update released today.

No update showing for my 16 Pro. Nevermind. Clicked not the app in the Store rather than "open" and it allowed me to update. Not seeing anything in the updated app about Apple Car Key support. I'm guessing it will come with a vehicle update.

 

[PaythePiper]

Well we know what the big update for September is!

I love leaks!

 

[ksumnole]

Did you even say “Thank you, Tim Cook” once? Did you?

CarPlay next…

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