What is Phone As A Key?
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What is Phone As A Key for my Lincoln vehicle?

Phone As A Key™* allows you to use your mobile device as a key fob with the Lincoln Way™** App.

Important: It is recommended to always have your key fob present when using Phone As A Key.

Phone As A Key Controls

In addition to your Remote Commands, you can also control the following:

  • Windows
  • Trunk or liftgate
  • Horn and lights
  • Start your vehicle
  • Virtual keys (up to four)

Phone As A Key Requirements

You must have:

  • An Apple®† device with Apple iOS®†† 13.0 or newer or an Android™‡ device with Android OS 8.0 or newer.
  • Bluetooth®‡‡ Low Energy (BLE) version 4.2 or newer on your device.
  • Bluetooth turned on at all times for correct operation.

  • The Lincoln Way App installed and running on your device with an active account.

    Important: Ensure your Lincoln Way App version is up to date.

  • Lincoln Way Connect®a and Phone As A Key activated prior to the first use of Phone As A Key.
  • Your Bluetooth-enabled device within 40 meters to authorize for use.

Additional Information

Is my vehicle equipped with Lincoln Connect?
How do I activate the Lincoln Connect modem in my vehicle?
How do I set up Phone As A Key?
How do I program a personal Keyless Entry code?

*Available on select vehicles. Requires feature activation. Not compatible with all smartphones.

**The Lincoln Way App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

†iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

††iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

‡Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

‡‡The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

aLincoln Connect (standard on select vehicles), the Lincoln Way® App and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see Lincoln Way Terms for details). Connected Service and features depend on compatible cellular network availability. 

Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Lincoln Connect Service excludes Wi-Fi hotspot. Certain restrictions, 3rd-party terms or message/data rates may apply. 

At purchase, the Lincoln Connect modem in some models is connected and sending vehicle data (e.g., diagnostics) to Lincoln. Vehicle data is stored by Ford Motor Company in the United States and may be accessible by US governmental authorities. To disable, or for more information, see in-vehicle connectivity settings. Learn more at www.ConnectedLincoln.com.