[zhangyi17]

Ordered my m50i yesterday with bunch of options including display key (3DS for CAD$300). But now I am confused about digital key. Which is which? I am thinking the credit card style key is the digital key and the mouse look-like thing with a screen is the display key?

I don't see anything mentioning the credit card type key anywhere in Canadian order guide, so is it standard?

Also, with digital key, display key, do I still have the traditional remote/key fob? With the potential of connected drive app, I got too many ways to access the car

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

Ordered my m50i yesterday with bunch of options including display key (3DS for CAD$300). But now I am confused about digital key. Which is which? I am thinking the credit card style key is the digital key and the mouse look-like thing with a screen is the display key?

I don't see anything mentioning the credit card type key anywhere in Canadian order guide, so is it standard?

Also, with digital key, display key, do I still have the traditional remote/key fob? With the potential of connected drive app, I got too many ways to access the car

Digital Key = Samsung Android-only digital key functionality through Android NFC and app; lots of people are hoping for the same functionality under modern iOS phones, but nothing yet

Digital Key Card = flat credit-card-sized passive NFC card; one of these should come with every X5 standard, including in Canada

Neither Display Key nor the regular Key FOB are referred to as Digital Keys of any kind.

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

Ordered my m50i yesterday with bunch of options including display key (3DS for CAD$300). But now I am confused about digital key. Which is which? I am thinking the credit card style key is the digital key and the mouse look-like thing with a screen is the display key?

I don't see anything mentioning the credit card type key anywhere in Canadian order guide, so is it standard?

Also, with digital key, display key, do I still have the traditional remote/key fob? With the potential of connected drive app, I got too many ways to access the car

Yeah I think this is what you're asking about and what you should get. Pretty sure the credit card "key" is included on all cars.

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by scotchy

Yeah I think this is what you're asking about and what you should get. Pretty sure the credit card "key" is included on all cars.

How about the traditional remote fob? Does the car comes with two of those as well?

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

How about the traditional remote fob? Does the car comes with two of those as well?

Yap.

[X5 45e]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

How about the traditional remote fob? Does the car comes with two of those as well?

I got one standard key fob. One display key and one credit card key. I asked about the second fob but they told me it was replaced by the display key. I don't know if this is correct? On my previous 6 Gt I had 2 key fobs and the display key.

[perikifi]

Originally Posted by X5 45e

I got one standard key fob. One display key and one credit card key. I asked about the second fob but they told me it was replaced by the display key. I don't know if this is correct? On my previous 6 Gt I had 2 key fobs and the display key.

Same here, one normal and one display key.

[scotchy]

Originally Posted by perikifi

Same here, one normal and one display key.

Pay more, get less.
Weird. I'd have thought you'd get the 2 normal plus the display, not that it replaces one.

[ams3177]

Originally Posted by X5 45e

I got one standard key fob. One display key and one credit card key. I asked about the second fob but they told me it was replaced by the display key. I don't know if this is correct? On my previous 6 Gt I had 2 key fobs and the display key.

That's interesting. Here in UK, I got just one fob and a display key, I was never given second fob or the digital key.
Can other folks from UK confirm if this is what they have got as well? Otherwise I will need to contact my dealership. Thanks in advance.

[X5 45e]

Originally Posted by scotchy

Pay more, get less.
Weird. I'd have thought you'd get the 2 normal plus the display, not that it replaces one.

I would have too. Especially because I got 2 and the display in the 6 GT. Glad that Perfiki confirmed and they didn't just forgot mine.

[X5 45e]

Originally Posted by ams3177

That's interesting. Here in UK, I got just one fob and a display key, I was never given second fob or the digital key.
Can other folks from UK confirm if this is what they have got as well? Otherwise I will need to contact my dealership. Thanks in advance.

Display key replaces the second fob. The card is a black card only showing BMW. Should be in the wireless charger with tape when the car was delivered. Do you have comfort acces?

[ams3177]

Originally Posted by X5 45e

Display key replaces the second fob. The card is a black card only showing BMW. Should be in the wireless charger with tape when the car was delivered. Do you have comfort acces?

I don't have comfort access and there was no card in the charging tray

[X5 45e]

Originally Posted by ams3177

I don't have comfort access and there was no card in the charging tray

The credit card key will only work with comfort acces I think. So that's the reason probably.

[ChiTownM]

Keycard and two keys, plus the App are sufficient. IMHO save the 300 bucks and cancel the display key, it's a bit bulky too.

[X5 45e]

Originally Posted by ChiTownM

Keycard and two keys, plus the App are sufficient. IMHO save the 300 bucks and cancel the display key, it's a bit bulky too.

I would even dare to state that two keys and the app are sufficient.

[Slaktaren]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

Ordered my m50i yesterday with bunch of options including display key (3DS for CAD$300). But now I am confused about digital key. Which is which? I am thinking the credit card style key is the digital key and the mouse look-like thing with a screen is the display key?

I don't see anything mentioning the credit card type key anywhere in Canadian order guide, so is it standard?

Also, with digital key, display key, do I still have the traditional remote/key fob? With the potential of connected drive app, I got too many ways to access the car

I have had the display key for one year now and must say it is useless. Yes it has a display and looks like something from starwars. It is just to big and heavy. I have my phone always on the wireless charger. That means you cannot charge the display key at the same time. Both keys needs to be stored in a metal box or far away from your door as thieves loves how easy it is to steal a BMW just by using a device that replicate the signal from your key. Nowdays I use my digital key only as it is safer and less to carry.

[Anterialis]

I believe new BMW car keys are disabled when laying still, and enabled (for comfort access) only when they detect motion. So shouldn't be any reason to put them inside a metal enclosure..

[G Whizz UK]

Originally Posted by ams3177

I don't have comfort access and there was no card in the charging tray

Snap. Not found a good use for the display key yet. Did try to swap the display key for an ordinary fob, but couldn't.

But in addition I got an additional non electric key (like the one that slides out of the fob). Given how quickly the display key loses charge, that's likely our emergency key.

Actually, never thought about it until now, how would I use that key...? I presume unlocking the door with it means I can start the engine (as I don't think there is anywhere to insert the key...?)

[wanman]

Took delivery in Dec of a 2020. I do have comfort access and received 2 regular type key fobs and the key card that was placed in the charging tray. After reading some of the posts here I am wondering if I should have received 1 key fob and 1 display key? Or did you guys receiving the display key instead of the 2nd fob pay extra?

Thanks

[Sirksael]

The Display key is an extra option on top of comfort access (at least in my country)

[mcsa]

Originally Posted by Sirksael

The Display key is an extra option on top of comfort access (at least in my country)

+1

[Slaktaren]

Originally Posted by Anterialis

I believe new BMW car keys are disabled when laying still, and enabled (for comfort access) only when they detect motion. So shouldn't be any reason to put them inside a metal enclosure..

Hi,

I will test if mine go to sleep if they have not been moved for what I have googled 2-3 minutes. Someone simply just put the key on the ground. Opened the door. Locked it and tried again after 3 minutes and it could not open without moving the keys again.