Overview

• Apple enabled Rivian compatibility for digital car keys in an internal configuration, as first spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
• Rivian confirmed the capability is live on Apple's side but not yet available to owners of its vehicles, with availability coming soon.
• Support applies to Rivian’s second‑generation R1S and R1T models that previously announced Wallet integration but had not activated it.
• Apple’s car key stores a digital key in Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch, using NFC and optionally Ultra Wideband for hands‑free unlocking, with features like key sharing and Express Mode.
• The move expands Rivian’s selective Apple integrations, which include Apple Music with Spatial Audio, while the company continues to forgo CarPlay.