11-26-2021, 08:54 AM | #1 |
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Questions about Physical and digital Keys
Hi, How many digital NFC (credit card type) keys did your X5 came with?
Do you guys use them on a regular basis compared to the physical key fob? I have set-up my BMW app, and if we don't have the physical key fob, can you use your phone to drive? I think it has an option to lock and unlock only. Thank you. |
11-26-2021, 08:56 AM | #2 |
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Mine came with 2 physicals keys, 1 credit card style type of key, and I just hooked up my iPhone to be the main digital key.
I havent tested whether the iPhone digital key will allow me to start the car and drive off WITHOUT the credit card key or the 2 physical keys. I'll test today and report back |
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the iPhone Digital Key will lock, unlock, and start the vehicle without requiring the key fob inside the vehicle interior. there's lots of info on the web and videos explaining this and other features. may wanna check out BMW's 'How to' video series. below are quick references: https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...mw-digital-key |
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11-26-2021, 09:58 AM | #4 | |
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Using a digital key from phone also can get sketchy with my phone case. |
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11-26-2021, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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The key fob is the workhorse. I only use the iPhone if I forget my key and don't want to go back upstairs to get it. I don't like having to put my phone on the wireless charger, but it's what you have to do. I never use the key card.
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11-26-2021, 11:18 AM | #6 |
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My key card lives in a small file cabinet along with my second key fob.
I use my main fob primarily, and I rely on the iPhone for those moments when I need something out of the car but the fob isn't on me. |
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11-26-2021, 11:20 AM | #7 |
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I have 2 physical key fob, and a credit card (tesla style) NFC key. However, the NFC key does not keep track of my personal profile, like a regular a display key / key fob would. So it is sitting somewhere in the user manual binder instead.
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11-26-2021, 11:26 AM | #8 |
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just FYI, after placing the iPhone on the wireless charger to start the vehicle, you can remove it. the iPhone doesn't have to stay in the tray after starting the vehicle and the car is running.
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11-26-2021, 11:30 AM | #9 | |
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11-26-2021, 11:31 AM | #10 |
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Thx. Can you program Android phone to use as the digital key as well?
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11-26-2021, 02:58 PM | #12 | |
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even if the phone's battery 'dies', it still retains some power to allow the Digital Key and payment cards in the Wallet to work (with some caveats). https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234 https://www.slashgear.com/iphone-dig...-22625879/amp/ |
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11-26-2021, 05:05 PM | #14 | |
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I also have it as a backup in case I might lose my keys if I’m away from home so I’m not stranded I do find the ability to open and close the doors is not 100% straight forward. Trying to find the sweet spot and angle to have my phone from the door handle is not all that intuitive |
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11-26-2021, 05:34 PM | #15 |
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You can link your Driver Profile to Digital Key using Activate Linkage menu selection in iDrive.
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11-26-2021, 06:20 PM | #16 | |
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I’ve bee 100% successful with my iPhone unlocking/locking the door, but my wife complaints the same as your experience (we both have iPhone 13). What I find that works for me is have your phone face up with the back top center (right below the earphone) as close as to the lock sensor groove above the door handle. Be patient though, hold it there until it unlocks/locks…. Good luck…
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11-27-2021, 03:36 AM | #18 |
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I would prefer to use the key card due to much smaller dimension than the key fob, but I don't think it can be used to lock automatically when I move away from the car a certain distance. That convenience makes me carry the key fob.
Anyone know if the key card can be used that way? |
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11-27-2021, 07:13 AM | #20 | |
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11-27-2021, 07:52 AM | #21 |
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mine came with two key fobs, one NFC card and I setup my iPhone as well. I use my NFC card nowadays because my area was targeted where thieves were stealing high end vehicles in parking lots of Malls, Targets and Walmart by spoofing key fobs. County Sheriff Department has confirmed two case. Beside I do not like key fob in my pocket. If i need to prestart my vehicle I just use My BMW app on phone. On headache with NFC card is having to remove it each time and place it on door handle to look vehicle. But I do keep key fob handy in my house and do use it to start vehicle or lock it once I'm home. But this is just me
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11-27-2021, 09:51 AM | #22 |
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If you try to use a digital key card and it won't open the car or start it, can you use an app to either get in the car and/or start it? Also, will the car allow one to lock it with the digital key card when there is a key fob in the car?
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