Google Wallet now lets you share your digital car key with custom permission levels
Google Wallet has introduced an upgrade for sharing digital car keys through its May 2026 update. Users can now assign different access levels to shared keys, including co-owner, guest, and service roles. This enhancement allows for more flexible and secure sharing of car access among friends, family, and service personnel.
- ▪The May 2026 update improves how digital car keys work in Google Wallet.
- ▪Users can now share their car keys with different people and assign them different levels of access.
- ▪The new roles include co-owner, guest, and service, each with varying access permissions.
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If you use your Android phone as a car key, Google just improved the whole experience. The May 2026 Google system services update is rolling out now, with a big upgrade to how digital car keys work in Google Wallet. You can now share your car key with different people and assign them different levels of access, almost exactly like you would with a physical key fob. What are the new car key sharing roles in Google Wallet? Previously, sharing your digital car key in Google Wallet was pretty basic. The new update introduces three distinct roles: co-owner, guest, and service. Google A co-owner gets full access, much like handing a spare key to a partner. A guest role is more limited, ideal for lending your car to a friend or family member.
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