Polestar has announced that owners can now store their car keys in Apple Wallet, enabling them to lock, unlock, and start their Polestar vehicles using an iPhone or Apple Watch. This feature requires an iPhone 11 or later and an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, both running the latest software. It will initially roll out via an over-the-air update for the Polestar 3, with the Polestar 4 to follow soon. Users can also share keys with up to five people through various messaging platforms, and control access permissions for locking, unlocking, or driving the car. The Power Reserve feature allows access even when the iPhone is low on battery.
After recently adding support for Samsung Wallet, Polestar has announced that owners of its vehicles can now store their keys in Apple Wallet. This allows you to lock, unlock, and start your Polestar using your iPhone or Apple Watch. To utilize this feature, you’ll need an iPhone 11 or newer with the latest version of iOS, as well as an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer running the latest watchOS.
This capability is being rolled out via an over-the-air software update for the Polestar 3, which will be the first to receive it. The Polestar 4 is expected to follow “soon”.
You’ll be able to share car keys from Apple Wallet through Messages, Mail, AirDrop, and WhatsApp with up to five additional users. As the vehicle owner, you have the authority to determine whether individuals you share a key with can merely access locking and unlocking features or if they can also take the vehicle for a drive. Additionally, you can still access and start your Polestar even when your iPhone is low on battery, thanks to the Power Reserve feature.