[helipaddy]

I have the digital keys on my wife and my phones. I have the physical keys in a drawer at home.
I was wondering what is the right way to use the keycard? What if I am abroad and I want a third party to be able to drive my car - is that what the keycard can be used for?
Please do not respond to tell me it is just another key as I already know that. I'm interested in how it can be made useful otherwise it is a 3rd key I will never use.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by helipaddy

I have the digital keys on my wife and my phones. I have the physical keys in a drawer at home.
I was wondering what is the right way to use the keycard? What if I am abroad and I want a third party to be able to drive my car - is that what the keycard can be used for?
Please do not respond to tell me it is just another key as I already know that. I'm interested in how it can be made useful otherwise it is a 3rd key I will never use.

hate the point this out, but it’s another key, just an NFC version of one. Anyone who has it has access to your vehicle just like any other key. nothing special about it. pretty simple, really

I keep mine in my wallet as backup or for valet use. I’ve also used it in lieu of the fob at amusement parks and the beach (less bulky and waterproof).

[Greeney]

In my Teslas I use it for valet and keep it hidden in the car somewhere for when I need it.

[weinerbarn]

The keycard was designed to be used in lieu of the keyfob for flexibility and in situations where the physical keyfob might become damaged ... ie going to the beach, pool or minimalist approach to clutter in your pocket.

[XM Label]

Originally Posted by helipaddy

I have the digital keys on my wife and my phones. I have the physical keys in a drawer at home.
I was wondering what is the right way to use the keycard? What if I am abroad and I want a third party to be able to drive my car - is that what the keycard can be used for?
Please do not respond to tell me it is just another key as I already know that. I'm interested in how it can be made useful otherwise it is a 3rd key I will never use.

Hide the keycard in your car somewhere in your car for you to use for whatever reason you choose….third party, valet, water activities, emergencies etc. beautiful difference is that car doesn’t detect it in the car unless you place it into phone charger but your physical key and phone the car will detect.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by BMWXMBlack

Hide the keycard in your car somewhere in your car for you to use for whatever reason you choose….third party, valet, water activities, emergencies etc. beautiful difference is that car doesn’t detect it in the car unless you place it into phone charger but your physical key and phone the car will detect.

just to clarify, some folks don’t option the wireless charger, but they still have the NFC components in the same tray to utilize the digital key

[XM Label]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

just to clarify, some folks don’t option the wireless charger, but they still have the NFC components in the same tray to utilize the digital key

You are correct. Tray area with or without phone charger!

[Brendan///M]

Originally Posted by BMWXMBlack

Hide the keycard in your car somewhere in your car for you to use for whatever reason you choose….third party, valet, water activities, emergencies etc. beautiful difference is that car doesn’t detect it in the car unless you place it into phone charger but your physical key and phone the car will detect.

Good to know the phone works as a key without being placed on the charging pad, assuming this is made possible with the ultra wideband chip. Do you know if the car will unlock when approaching with just the phone, or do I need to carry the key fob for this feature to work? My car is about a month out, can’t wait to play with this stuff.

[S2000M5]

Originally Posted by BMWXMBlack

Hide the keycard in your car somewhere in your car for you to use for whatever reason you choose….third party, valet, water activities, emergencies etc. beautiful difference is that car doesn’t detect it in the car unless you place it into phone charger but your physical key and phone the car will detect.

My phone is getting detected but the car won't start unless I put the phone in the charge tray

Are you saying that the car can start with the phone outside the tray?

[XM Label]

Originally Posted by Brendan///M

Good to know the phone works as a key without being placed on the charging pad, assuming this is made possible with the ultra wideband chip. Do you know if the car will unlock when approaching with just the phone, or do I need to carry the key fob for this feature to work? My car is about a month out, can’t wait to play with this stuff.

My 2024 will unlock car and start with it in my pocket.

[XM Label]

Originally Posted by S2000M5

My phone is getting detected but the car won't start unless I put the phone in the charge tray

Are you saying that the car can start with the phone outside the tray?

Yes. In my 2024. Also if I don’t have my phone my Apple Watch will work the same way. Unlock and start car without taking watch off and putting it in tray

[Brendan///M]

Originally Posted by BMWXMBlack

Yes. In my 2024. Also if I don’t have my phone my Apple Watch will work the same way. Unlock and start car without taking watch off and putting it in tray

That is very cool! I assume the “unlock when approaching” does not work with just the phone, and it only unlocks when you touch the handle?

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Brendan///M

That is very cool! I assume the “unlock when approaching” does not work with just the phone, and it only unlocks when you touch the handle?

the new Digital Key Plus feature using UWB technology in 2024+ models essentially allows your phone to act like the key fob regarding Comfort Access features (unlock when approaching, lock when walking away, etc) if you enabled them in the settings

[XM Label]

Originally Posted by Brendan///M

That is very cool! I assume the “unlock when approaching” does not work with just the phone, and it only unlocks when you touch the handle?

No need to touch. Locks and unlocks with proximity to car