How do I set up Phone As A Key with the Lincoln Way App?
You can set up Phone As A Key* on your Aplicación Lincoln Way®** with the setup steps below.
Phone As A Key Requirements
To use Phone As A Key with your Lincoln Way App, you must meet the requirements below:
- Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
- You have added your vehicle to the Lincoln Way App.
- Your Lincoln Connect®† modem is activated.
- Your vehicle's Connectivity Settings are turned on.
- Your mobile device's Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled and running version 4.2 or greater.
- You have a supported mobile device running:
- iOS® 16.0 and later.
- Android™ 9.0 and later.
- Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device.
Setting up Phone As A Key
Select the drop-down with your Lincoln Way experience below for more details on how to set up Phone As A Key.
Lincoln Way 4.X Experience
To set up Phone As A Key:
- Inicia sesión en la aplicación Lincoln Way.
- Go to the Home screen.
- Select Setup Phone as a Key.
- Choose Set Up Now.
- Authenticate your request using one of the following methods (this may vary based on your security settings) and then tap Next.
- Facial recognition
- Fingerprint scanning
- Passcode/Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- Username/password
Note: If you do not have a method of security set up on your device, the Lincoln Way App will request that you create a passcode in your Settings app.
- Name your key after the authentication is complete.
Note: Special characters are not allowed, and the maximum key length is 16 characters.
- Select Next. Your key should begin to download.
- Tap Copy and Continue to save your Temporary Bluetooth Passcode.
- Paste or manually enter your code when the pairing notification appears and prompts you to enter your code.
- Choose Pair or OK.
- Select OK once the Success Screen displays.
- Create Your Backup Passcode.
Once the Phone As A Key setup is complete, you should see the additional controls on the Home screen.
Lincoln Way 5.X Experience
To set up Phone As A Key:
- Inicia sesión en la aplicación Lincoln Way.
- Go to the Vehicle screen.
- Tap Setup in the Make this Phone a Key box.
- Choose Pair Device. A prompt for Bluetooth access will appear.
- Confirm OK to continue. The key download will begin.
Note: If you tap Don't Allow, the setup process will end.
- Select Copy on the next pop-up.
- Paste your code.
- Tap Pair.
- Enable location services.
- Select Done, once the success message screen displays.
- Create Your Backup Passcode.
If you need further assistance, contact a Lincoln Way Concierge by selecting Account>Help in your app or calling us at 1-844-324-2330.
Información adicional
¿Cómo agrego un vehículo a la aplicación Lincoln Way?
How do I activate my vehicle with a Lincoln Connect modem?
How do I make a backup passcode for Phone As A Key?
How do I contact a Lincoln Way Concierge for assistance?
*Disponible en vehículos selectos. Requiere activación de la característica. No es compatible con todos los smartphones.
**Lincoln Way® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Se pueden aplicar cargos por mensajes y datos.
†Lincoln Connect®, the Lincoln Way® App., and complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (See Lincoln Way Terms for details). Los servicios conectados y las características dependen de la disponibilidad de redes de AT&T compatibles. La tecnología de evolución/las redes de telefonía celular/la capacidad del vehículo pueden limitar la funcionalidad y evitar el funcionamiento de las características conectadas. Connected services excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.
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Android is a trademark of Google LLC.