Guided, step-by-step
No experience neededThe app walks you through every step from plug-in to programmed key. Clear instructions, no guesswork.
OBD Key Programming
Live session
Program a new car key in minutes, right from your driveway.
PairMyKey is a small OBD dongle and a friendly mobile app. Plug it in, pick your car, follow the step-by-step guide — your key is programmed and you’re driving away. No mechanic. No dealership.
Product · 360°
Get to know the dongle.
Drag the dongle to spin it. Front, back, OBD-II connector — every angle, in your browser.
3D · WebGL
Drag to spin
Simple. Straightforward.
Six Steps, Zero Stress.
We'll walk you through the whole thing. All you have to do is show up.
Order kit
Step 01
Order Your Kit
Grab the PairMyKey kit — the programming device plus your compatible key. Done. It will be shipped to your door.
Step 02
Scan & install
Scan the QR code on your PMK dongle, download the app on iOS or Android, then create or log in to your account. Setup takes about 30 seconds.
Step 03
Plug the Dongle In
Slide the PairMyKey dongle into your car's OBD port. It's usually under the steering wheel, left side. The app will point you right to it.
Step 04
Tell Us About Your Car
Scan your plate, scan your VIN, or select your Make/Model/Year. Pick your lane — all three work.
Step 05
Follow the Steps
The app gives you simple, friendly instructions. Just read and follow along. That's the only skill set required.
Key programmed · Drive away
Step 06
Drive Away
Your key is programmed, your wallet is fuller than it would've been, and you did it yourself. Not too shabby.
Why PairMyKey
Dealership-quality key programming, without the dealership.
Designed for people with zero automotive programming experience. Your phone guides you from plug-in to driving away.
Done in minutes
< 15 min averageMost programming jobs finish in well under 15 minutes. Faster than booking a dealership appointment.
Works anywhere
Anywhere with OBD-IIProgram a key in your driveway, a parking lot, or a friend’s garage — wherever the car is.
Warranty-safe
Magnuson–Moss actKey programming through the standard OBD port does not void your factory warranty.
Two uses per dongle
$20 to reloadEach PMK dongle includes two programming uses. Top up anytime from the app for $20 per use.
Real tech support
Same-day replyIf you get stuck, our support team responds quickly with real, human assistance — not scripts.
Compatibility
Five dongles. Thousands of vehicles.
One little dongle covers a whole family of brands. Find yours below — or type your car's make into the search to see exactly which one you need.
5
Dongles
31+
Makes
1000s
Models
Try one:
- Buick
- Cadillac
- Chevrolet
- Chrysler
- Dodge
- GMC
- Hummer
- Infiniti
- Jeep
- Lexus
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Oldsmobile
- Pontiac
- RAM
- Saab
- Saturn
- Scion
- Subaru
- Suzuki
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Genesis
- Acura
- Honda
- Ford
- Lincoln
- Mazda
- Mercury
- Chevrolet
- Buick
- GMC
- Cadillac
- Hummer
- Pontiac
Older model years (GMC ≤ 2013 and similar)
Reviews
Loved by drivers everywhere.
From first-time DIYers to working pros — every one is a 5-star story.
100% recommend · all 5-star reviews
Never programmed a key in my life and honestly thought I'd mess it up. The app made it so easy — follow along, tap the buttons, done. My spare worked on the first try.
I'm not exactly techy, but the step-by-step instructions walked me through everything. Clear pictures, simple taps, no guessing. Had a new key ready before my coffee went cold.
The whole thing took about 10 minutes. The app told me exactly where to plug in, what to tap, when to turn the key. I didn't need to look anything up — it was that clear.
Got my Honda spare programmed on the first try. The directions were so simple my teenager helped me set it up. Such a friendly little product.
I was nervous about trying this myself, but the app is genuinely easy. Every step has a plain-English instruction and one big button. If you can use a phone, you can use PairMyKey.
Honestly the easiest thing I've done all year. Plugged it in, picked my car, followed the screens, and my new key works perfectly. So glad I tried it.
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Get your key programmed today.
Order your PairMyKey kit, download the app, and you’ll be driving with a freshly programmed key in the time it takes to make a sandwich.