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Universal Smart Key

A new smart key for $99.99—no dealership required.

Introducing the Universal Smart Key, only from Car Keys Express.

Universal Smart Key with the Key Genius installer

Before you buy

What you'll need

Four quick things to confirm before you order.

A compatible vehicle

Your vehicle must be on the compatibility list below—20+ million vehicles across the U.S. and Canada are covered, and the list keeps growing.

A compatible smartphone

Works on any 2018 or newer phone. You'll pair your key over Bluetooth using the free Key Genius™ app.

Push-to-start ignition

Your vehicle must have factory push-to-start keyless ignition. If you start your car by turning a physical key, the Universal Smart Key won't work on it.

At least one working key

You need one working key to pair a new one. Have all existing keys on hand—many vehicles require you to re-program any existing keys.

Vehicle compatibility

Find your vehicle

The Universal Smart Key combines the smart key functionality from hundreds of vehicle models into a single device. Confirm your make, model, and year before you buy, so you can be certain it will work with your vehicle.

Filter by key

The Universal Smart Key replaces all of these. Select the one that looks like yours to see the years and models covered.

Filter by make

Buick

Encore 2017-2020
Envision 2016-2020
Regal 2018

Cadillac

ATS 2015-2019
CTS 2015-2019
Escalade 2015-2020
XTS 2015-2019

Chevrolet

Blazer 2019
Bolt 2017-2020
Camaro 2016-2020
Cruze 2016-2019
Equinox 2018-2020
Malibu 2016-2020
Sonic 2018-2019
Spark 2016-2019
Suburban 2015-2020
Traverse 2018-2020
Trax 2017-2020
Volt 2016-2018

Chrysler

200 2015-2017
300 2011-2017

Dodge

Challenger 2015-2017
Charger 2011-2017
Dart 2013-2016
Durango 2014-2017
Journey 2011-2017

Ford

C-MAX 2013-2017
C-MAX Energi 2013-2017
Edge 2012-2014
Escape 2013-2019
Expedition 2015-2017
Explorer 2011-2015
Flex 2013-2019
Focus 2012-2018
Taurus 2013-2019

GMC

Acadia 2018
Terrain 2019-2020
Yukon 2017-2020

Infiniti

Coming soon
FX35 2010-2012
FX37 2013
FX50 2010-2011
G25 2011-2012
G35 2007-2008
G37 2008-2013
JX35 2013
Q40 2015
Q50 2014, 2016-2017, 2019-2020
Q60 2014-2015, 2017-2018
QX60 2014-2018
QX70 2014-2017

Jeep

Compass 2017
Grand Cherokee 2014-2017
Renegade 2015-2017

Lincoln

MKS 2013-2016
MKT 2013-2019
MKX 2011-2015
Navigator 2015-2017

Nissan

Coming soon
370Z 2009-2017
Altima 2007-2009, 2013-2015
Maxima 2009-2014, 2016-2019
Murano 2009-2018
Pathfinder 2013-2019
Titan 2016-2019

Ram

1500 2013-2017
2500 2013-2017
3500 2013-2017

Note: Compatibility changes frequently as new vehicles are added. Don't see your vehicle? or call 877-765-7269.

How it works

Do-it-yourself pairing

Modern keys need to be programmed to your car in order to work. The included Key Genius installer is a simple, plug-and-play OBD device that lets you pair new keys yourself using an app on your phone. No tools, no dealership, no locksmith.

  1. Step 1

    Activation

    Before you can use your key, you'll enter a code to tell it what vehicle it needs to work with.

  2. Step 2

    Download

    Download the free Key Genius app.

  3. Step 3

    Plug in Key Genius

    Plug the installer into your vehicle's OBD port.

  4. Step 4

    Follow steps in the app

    Follow the easy steps in the app. Pairing typically takes less than 30 minutes.

You're not doing this alone

If anything doesn't go as planned, our support team will walk you through it step by step.

877-765-7269

Walkthrough

See how it's done in minutes

Do the math

The same functions for hundreds less

A dealership smart key means an appointment, a long wait, and a bill that runs as high as $450 or more. The Universal Smart Key costs just $99.99 and can be paired in minutes. It performs the same functions as your original key for hundreds less than a dealership charges.

Dealership smart key compared with the Universal Smart Key
Feature Dealership Universal Smart Key
Price $350+ $99.99
Appointment Required None
Programming $100+ Included
Time to a working key Days or weeks Minutes, today

Why buy

A smarter way to replace your key

Backed by the leader in key replacement

10 million keys and counting

Car Keys Express is the world's largest, most trusted key replacement company—and a pioneer in universal key technology. Since 2002, we've sold more than 10 million keys.

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5.0

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America's fastest-growing private companies

Get smarter key replacement, today

Get your Universal Smart Key today for just $99.99 and save hundreds versus dealership replacement.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your vehicle. Confirm your exact year, make, and model on the list above before you buy. Coverage is updated regularly.

It performs the same core functions as your original smart key—unlocking, locking, and starting your vehicle without removing it from your pocket—and it's backed by a 3-year better-than-OEM warranty.

Any iPhone or Android from 2018 or newer, with Bluetooth — that's nearly every phone in use today.

Three things:
  • A push-button start vehicle (this is a proximity smart key, not a bladed key or basic remote)
  • One working key (this pairs a new key — it can't create your first one)
  • A compatible smartphone to run the free Key Genius app

Traditional replacement smart keys are built for one specific vehicle family. Universal Smart Key uses an adaptable design that can be configured for many supported push-button-start vehicles. That versatility is why it may look different from your original key.

A Universal Smart Key, a Key Genius installer, a pairing shell (for some Nissan vehicles), and programming instructions.

Yes—it's ready to lock, unlock, and start your car as soon as setup is done. It just doesn't include a pre-cut emergency key blade; use the included SnapKey® voucher to get one cut and shipped free.

Your package includes a free SnapKey® voucher. Scan it, snap a photo of your old key blade, confirm your year/make/model, and we'll cut and ship a matching blade at no extra cost.

Your on-board diagnostics (OBD) port provides access to your vehicle's various subsystems and is used to pair new keys to your car. It's usually located under the dashboard, beneath the steering wheel column. Check your vehicle manual to locate it on your vehicle.

If you run into trouble, our support team (877-765-7269, 7 days a week, English and Spanish) can walk you through it before you request a return.

Have these ready: your make, model, and year; your VIN; and a screenshot of any error message in the app.

Some vehicles clear previously paired keys during programming. Keep any spare keys with you during setup so you can re-pair them right after.

Every key ships tested, and battery life is rated at three to four years sitting in the package. If yours seems unresponsive, call support first — we'll send you a replacement battery.

Yes, for the same vehicle. Save it for future use and never pay a dealership to pair keys again. It's designed for single-vehicle use and won't work across different vehicles.