How Do I Use Phone As A Key?

If your vehicle is equipped with Phone As A Key™*, you can manage remote controls, such as start, stop, and more, using the Lincoln app. Use the information below to access your remote commands or for troubleshooting.

Important: Phone As A Key works best when your smartphone has a direct line of sight to your vehicle (i.e., keep your phone in your hand rather than in a back pocket, handbag, or briefcase).

To use Phone As A Key with the Lincoln app, you must:

Using Phone As A Key Commands

To send remote commands to your vehicle:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln app.
  2. Go to the Vehicle dashboard.
  3. Select the Bluetooth Controls button.
  4. Tap the respective control to send a request to your vehicle:
    • Windows Up
    • Windows Down
    • Trunk

Note: To access the Horn and Lights controls, tap the Vehicle icon to return to the Vehicle dashboard, then select the Vehicle Location banner.

Tips if You Are Unable to Activate

Additional Information

How do I set up Phone As A Key?
How do I activate or connect to my vehicle?
How do I add a vehicle to the Lincoln app?


The Lincoln app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

*Available on select vehicles. Requires feature activation. Not compatible with all mobile phones.

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