Why does my Lincoln show the "No Key Detected" message when using Phone As A Key?

You may receive a "No Key Detected" message if your vehicle is not detecting your Phone As A Key™* within the interior cabin (inside your vehicle). 

Troubleshooting the No Key Detected Message

If you receive the "No Key Detected" message in your Lincoln Way®** App, follow the steps below: 

  1. Move the phone closer to the center of the vehicle near the cup holder or center console.
  2. If that does not work, close the Lincoln Way App and then reopen the App.
  3. Turn your mobile device's Bluetooth® off and then back on.

If you still receiving the message, select your Lincoln Way Experience to find more troubleshooting instructions. 

Lincoln Way 4.X Experience

In the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Select the Vehicle tab.
  2. Tap Features.
  3. Choose Settings.
  4. Select Phone As A Key.
    • If Phone As A Key is active, you will see the model of your phone followed by "(me)."
    • If you do not see your phone, you will need to set up Phone As A Key again.

Lincoln Way 5.X Experience

 Confirm that your phone is listed as a key within your Lincoln Way App.

If your key status is showing:

  • Active: This means the key is active and can be used for Phone As A Key features. 
  • Continue Setup: This means the key was generated but your setup was not completed. You will need to continue setup to activate your key.
  • Deleting: This means the key has been deleted. 

If you experience any issues, contact a Lincoln Concierge at 1-800-387-9333 or select Chat Now on the Contact Us page of lincolncanada.com.

Additional Information

How do I set up Phone As A Key for my Lincoln?
What do I do if my Phone As A Key is not working for my Lincoln vehicle?


*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.

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