The 2026 OPTIQ digital key is paired by signing in to the OnStar account in myCadillac and selecting Controls > Keys; a compatible phone can then support passive entry, starting and Wallet remote commands.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Cadillac lists Digital Key with NFC key card as standard on 2026 OPTIQ Luxury and Sport and included on Premium Luxury/Premium Sport; device compatibility, accepted OnStar terms and regional service are required.
- Required equipment / service
- OPTIQ Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport and Premium Sport with standard Digital Key, Digital Key
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Published availability and qualifications
Cadillac lists Digital Key with NFC key card as standard on 2026 OPTIQ Luxury and Sport and included on Premium Luxury/Premium Sport; device compatibility, accepted OnStar terms and regional service are required.
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Step by step.
- 01
Open the myCadillac app and confirm the iPhone, Apple Watch or Android device is listed as compatible with Digital Key.
- 02
Accept the OnStar terms, sign in to the vehicle's OnStar account in myCadillac and enable Bluetooth on the device.
- 03
In the app, select Controls > Keys and follow every on-screen pairing prompt.
- 04
Test passive lock/unlock and vehicle start with the paired device, while carrying the programmed NFC key card as a backup.
- 05
To share access, use the device Wallet to invite up to three additional people; delete a key in Wallet or through an OnStar advisor.
Important limits
- Only selected iPhone, Apple Watch and Android devices are compatible, and the official manual limits sharing to three additional people across eight total devices.
- Do not place the NFC key card on the wireless charger because the card can be damaged.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Digital Key is not detected, charge the phone, toggle Bluetooth, update its operating system and hold it away from your body toward the vehicle.
- ✓If pairing is unavailable, verify OnStar terms were accepted and the correct vehicle account is signed in.
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ Owner's Manual — Digital Key
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