More comfort, smarter assistance and enhanced entertainment for the Porsche Macan

[alxman]

There is no hardware difference. A UWB key is a UWB key whether it's a phone or a fob. The software is different. 2024-25 models don't have the digital key feature configured, but that's fixable.

The real problem is that Porsche is being Porsche and charging extra for the feature, which requires server-side activation and so has to be turned on or off for specific cars. There is no way for them (with present software) to charge existing customers with a post-sale option, and if they offered it for free to 24-25 models, then the rationale for charging for it in 26 evaporates.

So either they need to decide to make it a free/standard feature in the future or they need to build a "store" to charge the $300 or $400 or whatever.

Unless additional hardware is needed, they could make it free (grandfather) the 2024-2025 models with comfort access as a courtesy. In the same way they gave the free NACS adapters. They could advertise it as Porsche being supportive of their loyal customers!

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[seabird]

Unless additional hardware is needed, they could make it free (grandfather) the 2024-2025 models with comfort access as a courtesy. In the same way they gave the free NACS adapters. They could advertise it as Porsche being supportive of their loyal customers!

Absolutely. As I said they could decide to make it free at some point in the future. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Why make it free for 2024-25 with comfort access when it's not free for 2026 with comfort access?

To be clear, I would LIKE it to be free It just doesn't look like it's Porsche's plan to toss another freebie our way.

 

[W1NGE]

One way to tell is to review the Owner’s Manual of the 2026 Macan. For that you will need to search the Porsche’s manuals with a 2026 vehicle’s VIN number. I had my VIN number assigned and available in the My Porsche app just before they started production.
Once the right Owner’s Manual is selected, check Chapter Overview > Technical Data > Radio equipment. If additional hardware is required for the Digital Key, it should be listed there.

You don't need a VIN.

https://manual.porsche.com/#/wpi/enter/pgroup/vhc:macan

 

[CHP]

	3D view(equipment-dependent)
	3D view transparent vehicle (equipment-dependent)
	Transparent front bonnet view (equipment-dependent)

Using digital keys via UWB in combination with Bluetooth®

The vehicle can be locked, unlocked and started using UWB technology in combination with Bluetooth® without having to take the device used as a digital key into your hand.

My take, apple key will come to MY 24 and 25, camera features not. Not so sure about AI and gaming, but possibly implemented via software update.

 

[W1NGE]

	3D view(equipment-dependent)
	3D view transparent vehicle (equipment-dependent)
	Transparent front bonnet view (equipment-dependent)

Using digital keys via UWB in combination with Bluetooth®

The vehicle can be locked, unlocked and started using UWB technology in combination with Bluetooth® without having to take the device used as a digital key into your hand.

My take, apple key will come to MY 24 and 25, camera features not. Not so sure about AI and gaming, but possibly implemented via software update.

I very much doubt it as Porsche typically don't give away freebies and will choose to move forward rather than backward given there is a cost associated here.

 

[alxman]

You don't need a VIN.

https://manual.porsche.com/#/wpi/enter/pgroup/vhc:macan

You can only get the 2026 ICE Macan’s manual that way. I suspect that the 2026 EV Macan’s manual is not yet available. However, it does allow you to search via the VIN number, so I thought that may be a way to get the new manual…

 

[pm4s]

Why make it free for 2024-25 with comfort access when it's not free for 2026 with comfort access?

What do you mean it is not free?
It is included in the price of the comfort access option, copying myself here:
2025, Porsche Entry, ~950eur (No digital key)
2026, Comfort Access including Porsche Digital Key, ~1.200eur
Anyway it was never a case of price this is a 120k car whatever way you cut it, we are not beggars I am sure anyone who wants this feature is willing to pay for it.
I am also sure Porsche is willing to charge you for it.
We don’t need a damn store, just sell it like an accessory similar to the Porsche dashcam but instead you get a fancy envelope with the Porsche logo (monochrome for first 100 orders) and inside a picture of a Tesla welcome to 2017, bmw welcome to 2019 or similar..

 

[W1NGE]

You can only get the 2026 ICE Macan’s manual that way. I suspect that the 2026 EV Macan’s manual is not yet available. However, it does allow you to search via the VIN number, so I thought that may be a way to get the new manual…

That's not correct. All MY manuals will be there. The Macan EV has not yet been updated and so is currently 2024 - 2025 (UK).

 

[CHP]

That's not correct. All MY manuals will be there. The Macan EV has not yet been updated and so is currently 2024 - 2025 (UK).

You posted the right link, it's there.

 

[alxman]

You posted the right link, it's there.

Maybe in the UK. I don’t get that option in the US.

This is what I get

 

[alxman]

But @CHP, since you are able to get the new Owner’s Manual, can you check to see if there is any additional hardware?
Owner’s > Chapter Overview > Technical Data > Radio equipment.

 

[CHP]

Here we go but is for eu regulations

adio equipment in accordance with 2014/53/EU

Declaration of conformity

Your vehicle features various radio systems. The manufacturers of these radio systems declare that these radio systems comply with the specifications for their use in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the relevant EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address:

https://www.porsche.com/internation.../porscheservice/vehicleinformation/documents/


Radio system, frequency band, maximum transmission power

Unless otherwise stated, the information applies to all models or to vehicles equipped with the respective radio system Radio system, frequency band, maximum transmission power.

Frequency range
Transmission power
Vehicle key (PPE1B-433)
125 kHz
Receiver only
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
Vehicle key (PPE1C-433)
125 kHz
Receiver only
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
NFC door handle (DHSP0426NFC)
13.553–13.567 MHz
≤ 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
NFC service card
13.553–13.567 MHz
Central control unit (HCP4)
125 kHz
≤ 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
Central control unit (UWBtrx22)
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
Central control unit (UWBBLE22)
2,400–2,483.5 MHz
≤ 100 mW ERP
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
HomeLink® garage door opener (ADHL5D)
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
868.00–868.60 MHz
≤ 25 mW ERP
868.70–869.20 MHz
≤ 25 mW ERP
Wheel electronics gen. 4 (TSSRE4A)
433.92 ±25 kHz
16 mW
Control unit gen. 4 (TMSE6A4)
433.92 ±25 kHz
Receiver only
Tyres with RFID technology
860–960 Hz
Lane Change Assist, rear turning assist, Exit Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RS5.3)
Radar
76–77 GHz
27.2 dBm EIRP
Lane Change Assist, rear turning assist, Exit Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RS5.5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
32.8 dBm EIRP
Hazard and brake assist, Active Lane Keeping FR5CUEC (LRR5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
37.79 dBm EIRP
Hazard and brake assist, Adaptive Cruise Control F5CP42 (MRR5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
30.49 dBm EIRP
Communication box (ConMod)
Bluetooth®
2,402–2,480 MHz
9.1 dBm EIRP
Bluetooth® LE
2.4 GHz
7.5 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
2,400–2,483.5 MHz
9.8 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
5,150–5,250
17.5 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
5,725–5,875 MHz
14.0 dBm EIRP
GSM
800/900 MHz
+32.5 ±1.5 dBm EIRP
GSM
1,800 / 1,900 MHz
+29.5 ±1.5 dBm EIRP
UMTS/WDCMA Band
+23.5 +1.5/-2.5 dBm EIRP
LTE tape
+23.0 ±2 dBm EIRP
5G band
+23.0 ±2 dBm EIRP
HPUE band
+26.0 +2/-3 dBm EIRP
Porsche Communication Management (HCP 3)
Bluetooth®
2,402–2,480 MHz
Receiver only
Wi-Fi
2,412–2,480 MHz
Receiver only
Wi-Fi
5,745–5,850 MHz
Receiver only
AM
531–1,602 kHz
Receiver only
FM
87.5–108 MHz
Receiver only
DAB, DAB+
174–230 MHz
Receiver only
Wireless charging 15 W (WCH-304)
127.55 kHz
13.56 MHz
Porsche dashcam (UTR 2.0)
Wi-Fi
2,400–2,484 MHz
31.6 mW
Wi-Fi
5,735–5,815 MHz
31.6 mW
Radar
24.2 GHz
19.95 mW
Porsche rear dashcam (UTR 2.0 rear)
Radar
24.2 GHz
19.95 mW
Antennas

Antennas without transmission output power

ANT95CV2X

FAM026 / ANT95GNSS

920697B

920460B

920697F

ANT95C5GF

 

[alxman]

Here we go but is for eu regulations

adio equipment in accordance with 2014/53/EU

Declaration of conformity

Your vehicle features various radio systems. The manufacturers of these radio systems declare that these radio systems comply with the specifications for their use in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the relevant EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address:

https://www.porsche.com/internation.../porscheservice/vehicleinformation/documents/


Radio system, frequency band, maximum transmission power

Unless otherwise stated, the information applies to all models or to vehicles equipped with the respective radio system Radio system, frequency band, maximum transmission power.

Frequency range
Transmission power
Vehicle key (PPE1B-433)
125 kHz
Receiver only
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
Vehicle key (PPE1C-433)
125 kHz
Receiver only
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
NFC door handle (DHSP0426NFC)
13.553–13.567 MHz
≤ 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
NFC service card
13.553–13.567 MHz
Central control unit (HCP4)
125 kHz
≤ 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
Central control unit (UWBtrx22)
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
Central control unit (UWBBLE22)
2,400–2,483.5 MHz
≤ 100 mW ERP
6.0–8.5 GHz
≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz EIRP mean
≤ 0 dBm/MHz EIRP peak
HomeLink® garage door opener (ADHL5D)
433.05–434.79 MHz
≤ 10 mW ERP
868.00–868.60 MHz
≤ 25 mW ERP
868.70–869.20 MHz
≤ 25 mW ERP
Wheel electronics gen. 4 (TSSRE4A)
433.92 ±25 kHz
16 mW
Control unit gen. 4 (TMSE6A4)
433.92 ±25 kHz
Receiver only
Tyres with RFID technology
860–960 Hz
Lane Change Assist, rear turning assist, Exit Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RS5.3)
Radar
76–77 GHz
27.2 dBm EIRP
Lane Change Assist, rear turning assist, Exit Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RS5.5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
32.8 dBm EIRP
Hazard and brake assist, Active Lane Keeping FR5CUEC (LRR5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
37.79 dBm EIRP
Hazard and brake assist, Adaptive Cruise Control F5CP42 (MRR5)
Radar
76–77 GHz
30.49 dBm EIRP
Communication box (ConMod)
Bluetooth®
2,402–2,480 MHz
9.1 dBm EIRP
Bluetooth® LE
2.4 GHz
7.5 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
2,400–2,483.5 MHz
9.8 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
5,150–5,250
17.5 dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi
5,725–5,875 MHz
14.0 dBm EIRP
GSM
800/900 MHz
+32.5 ±1.5 dBm EIRP
GSM
1,800 / 1,900 MHz
+29.5 ±1.5 dBm EIRP
UMTS/WDCMA Band
+23.5 +1.5/-2.5 dBm EIRP
LTE tape
+23.0 ±2 dBm EIRP
5G band
+23.0 ±2 dBm EIRP
HPUE band
+26.0 +2/-3 dBm EIRP
Porsche Communication Management (HCP 3)
Bluetooth®
2,402–2,480 MHz
Receiver only
Wi-Fi
2,412–2,480 MHz
Receiver only
Wi-Fi
5,745–5,850 MHz
Receiver only
AM
531–1,602 kHz
Receiver only
FM
87.5–108 MHz
Receiver only
DAB, DAB+
174–230 MHz
Receiver only
Wireless charging 15 W (WCH-304)
127.55 kHz
13.56 MHz
Porsche dashcam (UTR 2.0)
Wi-Fi
2,400–2,484 MHz
31.6 mW
Wi-Fi
5,735–5,815 MHz
31.6 mW
Radar
24.2 GHz
19.95 mW
Porsche rear dashcam (UTR 2.0 rear)
Radar
24.2 GHz
19.95 mW
Antennas

Antennas without transmission output power

ANT95CV2X

FAM026 / ANT95GNSS

920697B

920460B

920697F

ANT95C5GF

This is new:
NFC door handle (DHSP0426NFC)
13.553–13.567 MHz
≤ 42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
NFC service card
13.553–13.567 MHz

Which I suspect means that additional hardware is needed for Apple Key to work.

 

[W1NGE]

So that's the IVE

Maybe in the UK. I don’t get that option in the US.

This is what I get

So that's the ICE Macan and not the EV judging by the picture.

 

[pm4s]

For a split moment I was OMG what have they done to it in the US? Then noticed it was the old Macan

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