BetterKey

Add Your Car

Link your manufacturer's connected-car account to BetterKey and confirm your car appears in the app.

Before you connect, your car must:

  • Support remote features such as lock and unlock
  • Be set up in your manufacturer’s app
  • Have an active remote service subscription, if your manufacturer requires one

Open BetterKey

If this is your first car, you should land on the empty-state screen shown here.
BetterKey empty state screen with the add car entry point

Continue past the plan screen

If BetterKey shows a subscription or trial screen before setup, continue from there.

This screen may vary depending on whether you already have an active plan or free trial.

BetterKey paywall screen shown before continuing setup

Confirm your trial or purchase if prompted

If iOS asks you to confirm a trial or subscription, complete that step first.

Once the purchase sheet is done, BetterKey will return you to the add-car flow.

App Store purchase confirmation screen for BetterKey

Tap Add Car

Start the car setup by tapping Add Car.

If you already have a car connected in the future, this same flow starts from the + button.

BetterKey screen showing the Add Car button

Choose your car make

Select your car’s make from the list.

This should match the brand used in your manufacturer’s official app.

BetterKey make selection screen

Choose your model

Choose the correct model for your car.

If you have multiple similar cars, double-check this selection before moving on.

BetterKey model selection screen

Choose the car color

Pick the color that best matches your car.
BetterKey color selection screen

Confirm remote access is enabled

Remote features like lock and unlock must already be enabled in your car’s app.
BetterKey setup screen with remote access checkbox selected

Sign in with your car account

To connect your car, sign in with your manufacturer account.

This step is handled securely by Smartcar, a trusted platform used to connect cars. BetterKey never sees or stores your login credentials.

Smartcar authorization flow starting inside BetterKey

Sign in with your manufacturer credentials

Sign in using the same credentials you use in your manufacturer’s app.

If you don’t have an account yet, or your car is not set up there, you’ll need to complete that first before continuing.

Manufacturer authentication screen inside Smartcar

Allow car access

BetterKey only has access to what you approve. You can revoke access at any time.
Smartcar permissions screen asking the user to allow car access

Confirm the car was added

Once setup is complete, your car will appear in BetterKey.

You’re ready to use supported features like lock and unlock.

BetterKey home screen with the newly added car

FAQ

Are my car login details safe?

Yes.

You sign in directly with your car brand using a secure service called Smartcar. BetterKey never sees or stores your password.

You stay in control and can remove access at any time.

How do I know if my car is supported?

Check your make, model, and year on the compatibility page.

If your car is listed, it is likely supported. New models may be compatible before they appear in the compatibility page.

If you’re unsure, contact us.