[JayPichardo]

Originally Posted by Phytonicfreak

Got it. I was actually referring to the credit card sized item, but sounds like my genius is conflating the two items/issues.

So the credit card key does not need to be matched with an android to be able to start and unlock the vehicle? I just needs to be programmed by placing it on the NFC pad/wireless pad?

Yes it does not need to be paired to a phone. Activate it in the car and you are good to go.

[Phytonicfreak]

Thanks Jay, et al! So much ado about a single card... I think I understand it now!

[lumpydog]

Latest on my order from my CA "There is an issue coding an NFC card to this VIN. AG is working on resolving it... estimate is for the end of next week"

Interesting. Not concerned. No rush - need by summer!

[salfeet84]

Originally Posted by lumpydog

Latest on my order from my CA "There is an issue coding an NFC card to this VIN. AG is working on resolving it... estimate is for the end of next week"

Interesting. Not concerned. No rush - need by summer!

Not quite sure what the deal is, this text is from my dealer "Key cards are available and are $49. The unknown is if the card will work when it arrives or will the car have to be programmed. Happy to order one for you if you want to try it out "...

Told him go ahead ... will see

[mnewnam]

Originally Posted by salfeet84

Not quite sure what the deal is, this text is from my dealer "Key cards are available and are $49. The unknown is if the card will work when it arrives or will the car have to be programmed. Happy to order one for you if you want to try it out "...

Told him go ahead ... will see

I was told the same. They did pull the bill of sale to send to BMW so it would be programmed when I get it. Supposedly. I was the first to request one so they reached out to BMW to be sure. I'm picking it up tomorrow and will update.

[jgoodm]

Got mine (ordered from a dealer that did not sell me the car), it arrived in an envelope with my VIN printed on it. Took less than 30 seconds to program it myself and it worked great. From in my wallet it opened the door. Put my wallet on the phone charing pad, started the car, put the wallet back in my pocket and drove off. When I got where I was going, parked, turned off ignition, put wallet against door and it locked and I walked away.

[JayPichardo]

Here is how to use it

[JayPichardo]

Using it inside of your phone case

[jasrboyd]

Nice, I like the idea to put the card inside the the phone case.

[lumpydog]

Originally Posted by jasrboyd

Nice, I like the idea to put the card inside the the phone case.

Very cool idea - I take it, it will work in the charge tray and can start the X5 as well?

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by NH_F36

Using it inside of your phone case

This is what I am doing until they get the Samsung programming issue worked out. FYI, Remeber that the key card has to be in the phone tray anyway for it to activate start-up so this workaround makes perfect sense in function and form.


Question Jay,...Do you see any conflicts with carrying both key fob and key card left in my phone case? In other words, two keys in the X5 at the same time but different forms. Both are recognized under just my profile.

[mnewnam]

Picked up the key card today. It came in an envelope from BMW with my VIN on it (and a warning about perchlorate being a carcinogen with a website to read about it, so that was interesting).

I followed the pairing process in the manual and it only took a couple seconds. I haven't been able to pair it to my driver profile. Will try again later.

[2019x5User]

I got card too today at time of delivery

[denniss]

Any NJ dealer can do this for me ? My dealer seems to be clueless and have no idea how to order it. Please help.

[Therealmatzaman]

I don’t get how this is so much better than having comfort access. I just walk up to the car and it unlocks. I don’t need to move the key from my pocket to start the car. This seems like more work.

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by Therealmatzaman

I don’t get how this is so much better than having comfort access. I just walk up to the car and it unlocks. I don’t need to move the key from my pocket to start the car. This seems like more work.

The key card is thin, tough and can get wet unlike the fob.

[Mieleo]

Originally Posted by Therealmatzaman

I don't get how this is so much better than having comfort access. I just walk up to the car and it unlocks. I don't need to move the key from my pocket to start the car. This seems like more work.

My house has keyless door looker, so with keycard I don't need too bring any key anymore. That's amazing

[lumpydog]

Originally Posted by mbarrett635

I thought you could only use one at a time -- activating the second one deactivates the first. No?

Originally Posted by lumpydog

Where did you read/hear that?

From the Manual:

Key card
The vehicle is delivered with a key card. The key card can be used in the same way as a compatible smartphone with a digital key.
This key card may not be available. Contact your authorized dealer’s service center or another qualified service center as to whether this additional function is currently in your vehicle or when it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.

A digital key that has already been paired with the vehicle is installed on the key card. The digital key must be activated via iDrive.

When you exit the vehicle, take the key card with you, as it can be used to start the vehicle.

Activate BMW Digital Key
The vehicle owner must present proof of authorization for his vehicle at the service center to be able to use BMW Digital Key.
The vehicle owner configures a digital key code at the service center to be able to enable additional digital keys at a later time.

mbarrett635 - you were correct. CA just reached out to me and said they can only enable one keycard at a time... which is why they were having trouble with my order. Manual seems to contradict this but is unclear at the same time.

[mikestpierre]

So I went into the parts department at my local dealership to ask about the keycard.

They said, for early production models that didn’t get one, the part should be ordered in conjunction with the service department, so they can create an “RO” to bill the cost of the card to the warranty.

Service was unaware of the procedure but after talking to the parts department it was ordered.

[speuk]

Anyone know what production week it was introduced?

[lumpydog]

Originally Posted by speuk

Anyone know what production week it was introduced?

Week 49

[Joevitale]

I took delivery of my 2019 X5 with comfort access on Dec 10 and did not receive the key card. Went to the Cherry Hill NJ dealer yesterday to take my 2016 X5 in for service, while there, I placed an order for the key card at the parts counter.. they had never heard of such a thing and I explained what it does/what it’s for. They said there was also a coding fee of $15. I got a call this morning that they have it ready for me, but that there is no vin number written on the envelope (I asked because I was curious). The activation instructions aren’t very clear in any of the videos I’ve seen, because the camera always points away from the display, so if mine works I will try to make a clearer video and also try to read the contents of the NFC key, does it gather any info about the car? What exactly is it transmitting? Can it be read by an arduino with an NFC reader and be used as a key for your home as well? Is it using NFC type 1,2,3,4 or 5?