# CarKey: Car Play & Digital Key

> Unlock/Lock Toyota, BMW, Honda, Ford, Audi, Lexus and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keyconnect.carremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keyconnect.carremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.keyconnect.carremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Phuket INC
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 359,258
- **Rating:** 3.77 / 5 (3,401 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2022-10-28
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyconnect.carremote)
- **Website:** [https://phulinh.org/](https://phulinh.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://phulinh.org/about/privacy/](https://phulinh.org/about/privacy/)

## Description

### CarKey: Car Play & Digital Key

CarKey by KeyConnect is a cutting-edge Chrome extension that revolutionizes how you manage your vehicle keys. This app allows you to wirelessly lock and unlock multiple car brands including Toyota, BMW, Honda, Ford, Audi, Lexus, and over 20 others directly from your phone without any hardware. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your cars remotely from anywhere—home, office, or on the go.

Key features include remote live engine status checks such as tire pressure, oil and EV battery levels, plus safety alerts to prevent accidents or breakdowns. You can securely share your digital car keys with family, renters, or friends using bank-grade security protocols. The app supports smart navigation to locate your car and find the fastest routes to parking or charging stations. Currently supporting a broad range of car makers, KeyConnect continues to expand for an enhanced, seamless carplay keyless experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.keyconnect.carremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Cons

- No free trial available to test compatibility with vehicles
- Numerous ads disrupting the user experience
- Incompatibility with many car models, leading to dissatisfaction
- Poor customer support for refund requests
- Misleading advertisements regarding functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keyconnect.carremote)