Digital Key setup 2025 Laramie

[toadsch]

So for mine, I just need the phone in my pocket (iPhone 16pro) and I can unlock and start it just like having the fob. Unfortunately, I’m not trusting it until I make sure I get the update, but it has worked since I got the truck. The credit card only works if you take it out and hold it near each receiver (door handle and wireless charger spot). It’s a good back up to have if you use just the phone and your phone dies.

 

[Ramboy13]

When you downloaded the Ram app, was the pair key tile/button there from the get-go? The Uconnect on the truck seems to be ready to pair and I can walk thru all of the steps up until it tells you to select pair from the app. And since it’s not in the app (for most of us), we’re not able to take that next step.
This is why I was wondering if they’ll release an update to the current 1.98.1 version of the app. It seems like that is more the holdup that the SW on the truck.

 

[Rol's1500]

Wait a second, so is it true that the laramie 2 package is the only laramie that comes with the digital key?

 

[Ski Bum]

Hi everybody, RAM Dealer here. We just received this communication from corporate and I wanted to share here for others who might find this forum via Google, as some of our customers have while also seeking an answer on the digital key.

First, Thank you! This was a great update, and we appreciate the insights.
I do have the A67 Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group, but have the *67 Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats. I don't understand the reference to the bucket seats and can only assume since the Smartphone as Key was specifically called out in the list of features, that the type of bucket seats doesn't impact the Smartphone as Key feature.

 

[Jimmy07]

First, Thank you! This was a great update, and we appreciate the insights.
I do have the A67 Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group, but have the *67 Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats. I don't understand the reference to the bucket seats and can only assume since the Smartphone as Key was specifically called out in the list of features, that the type of bucket seats doesn't impact the Smartphone as Key feature.

I’m thinking that SPAAK requires the digital NFC cards, and the digital NFC cards require the dual wireless charger (to place the card in to start the truck). I don’t think you can get the dual wireless charger without the full center console (5 passenger seating).
But, on the Laramie, the dual wireless charging comes with the level 1 equipment group according the the build and price, so it seems confusing on which options you actually need to get SPAAK.

 

[Ski Bum]

I’m thinking that SPAAK requires the digital NFC cards, and the digital NFC cards require the dual wireless charger (to place the card in to start the truck). I don’t think you can get the dual wireless charger without the full center console (5 passenger seating).
But, on the Laramie, the dual wireless charging comes with the level 1 equipment group according the the build and price, so it seems confusing on which options you actually need to get SPAAK.

I have the dual wireless charger pads as well. I did get the NFC card with the truck and that does work. Just anxious to have the Smartphone as Key feature.

 

[toadsch]

When you downloaded the Ram app, was the pair key tile/button there from the get-go? The Uconnect on the truck seems to be ready to pair and I can walk thru all of the steps up until it tells you to select pair from the app. And since it’s not in the app (for most of us), we’re not able to take that next step.
This is why I was wondering if they’ll release an update to the current 1.98.1 version of the app. It seems like that is more the holdup that the SW on the truck.

Yes, it was there when I originally downloaded it, when I took delivery of the truck. Now it’s gone.

 

[Ramboy13]

Yes, it was there when I originally downloaded it, when I took delivery of the truck. Now it’s gone.

Weird! But lucky you. Sounds like if there was a way to pair, we’d be all set. I bet we don’t really need the new SW update

 

[Rol's1500]

Wait a second, so is it true that the laramie 2 package is the only laramie that comes with the digital key?

I actually called MOPAR today and they actually could not answer my question as to whether the laramie 1 equipment trucks should come with a NFC key card and whether the smartphone as a key will be compatible with it. I couldn't believe after purchasing a $73000 truck, they couldn't answer that simple question. He gave me a number at ram to call

 

[Rol's1500]

Hi everybody, RAM Dealer here. We just received this communication from corporate and I wanted to share here for others who might find this forum via Google, as some of our customers have while also seeking an answer on the digital key.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for this post. I have been going crazy trying to find answers about my new Laramie One equipment group vehicle and why it did not have a card in the console. Dealer and mopar were both clueless as to whether I should have received one and it appears my $73000 truck will not have one (even though the website speaks of ALL 2025 rams having this feature.) Pretty livid for so many reasons, my freaking 2024 52k kia telluride has these features and my 2025 laramie doesn't? shameful

 

[Rol's1500]

I’m thinking that SPAAK requires the digital NFC cards, and the digital NFC cards require the dual wireless charger (to place the card in to start the truck). I don’t think you can get the dual wireless charger without the full center console (5 passenger seating).
But, on the Laramie, the dual wireless charging comes with the level 1 equipment group according the the build and price, so it seems confusing on which options you actually need to get SPAAK.

I have the laramie one equipment group and it definitely does NOT come with dual wireless charging

 

[Rol's1500]

exactly? the ram app has been the issue. I have my digital key card in the house still in the plastic.

its very confusing but the digital key is different from the NFC key card. you should be able to use the provided key card now. The digital key is hooking it up to your smartphone to make the smartphone a key but that feature is not ready yet on the app

 

[Rol's1500]

Wouldn’t the listing of the digital key (and animated headlights) on the window sticker be false advertising? I’m sure we paid for those features (I know I did)? I’m surprised I don’t see more bitching about that.

I am so disgusted. I bought a laramie 1 equipment group after reading the website thinking all laramies would have it. now i want to trade it for a laramie 2 quipment group and I am talking to a dealer and they are saying there are no key cards in the vehicles! No one knows what they are talking about whether it is mopar or the dealerships. 73k ram has less technology than my wife's 52k kia telluride (key card and smartphone work great with it!)

 

[Rol's1500]

Welp apparently they did not look closely. I found the key card in the top bin of the console. And it works!

Curious, did they ever get that Key card for you?

 

[Rol's1500]

I just bought a Limited today from Mac Haik in Houston and when I called them about locating my card he said that’s the first he ever heard about a digital key. Mine is nowhere in this new truck!!! I’m about to loose my mind!!!

i dont blame you, i can't get any answers for anything. bought a laramie 1, want to trade for a laramie 2 and the dealers say the cards aren't in them! I'm going nuts at the lack of knowledge from the dealers and mopar

 

[85octane]

So... all that's needed is the dual wireless charger and it'll have the hardware needed for SPAAK? Wonder if there will be some alfa settings to get this added as a mod...

 

[Bsjoiner]

Is anyone getting these updates? March is almost over and I have not heard of anyone getting them.

 

[millerbjm]

Is anyone getting these updates? March is almost over and I have not heard of anyone getting them.

No update here - truck built 1/15/25

 

[toadsch]

I have no idea if I got an update or not. Version FCA-MY24.U35.26-PROD

 

[Ski Bum]

I have not seen any updates