[aaaaaaaaaz]

Recognizing a poll started by bandersen on https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2094300 first (and thanks so much for the poll!)

Seems like there are more discussion on LCI and pre-LCI difference on Digital Key + vs Digital Key experience, also wondering if people build "redundancy" on concern with DK+ reliability.

[crabman]

To be clear, I use the digital key +, if I didn't have it I would program a digital key and the card for backup, but just use the fob.

[Sevn86]

When I get mine I will be carrying the fob and digital key (phone) daily. Didn’t see that as an option.

[mscot]

I only carry the fob or card if I am going to use valet, drop it off with someone for some reason (ex: mechanic or detailer), or if my wife or a friend may need to drive it without me after dropping me off somewhere.

All other times just have my phone/watch.

[Photographer918]

As a believer in the concept of “One is none, two is one” I don’t believe in overloading one multi-functional battery powered device - that can run for a day or two max without needing a recharge - with critical functions.
So key fob, and since two key fobs can create problems with profiles, a key card as a backup. And yes, I swap the battery in my primary key fob every year when I renew my registration. The secondary key fob my wife carries on road trips gets a new battery every even year at registration renewal.

[mscot]

Is that what your wallet looks like?

[carfan36]

This doesn't have the option of Fob and phone/watch. That is what I use

[aaaaaaaaaz]

Originally Posted by mscot

Is that what your wallet looks like?

No. A driver license, an Amex, a CSR, a bmw key card (recently eliminated Costco/citi card since digital membership now works) and that’s it.

Maybe that’s your wallet?

[aaaaaaaaaz]

Originally Posted by carfan36

This doesn't have the option of Fob and phone/watch. That is what I use

Good call. I wonder how experience is - any issue with walk away auto lock feature since there are two device doing wireless communication?

[carfan36]

Originally Posted by alanzyy

Good call. I wonder how experience is - any issue with walk away auto lock feature since there are two device doing wireless communication?

Not faced any issues, though one irritant with having the phone/watch is the vehicle unlocking when you are near it. For instance, even when I go into the room inside my house, closest to my Garage with my watch, it unlocks. Not sure if there is a solution to mitigate this!

Having the fob with me is as a factor of safety, don't want to end up getting stuck with car not operating with just the watch/phone

[crabman]

Interesting, do you get that with the fob on your person or is it just the watch that triggers it from indoors?

[carfan36]

Originally Posted by crabman

Interesting, do you get that with the fob on your person or is it just the watch that triggers it from indoors?

Just the watch!

[crabman]

Dang; respect for the range on that watch! lol

[mscot]

Originally Posted by alanzyy

Good call. I wonder how experience is - any issue with walk away auto lock feature since there are two device doing wireless communication?

Why would you think my post is directed at you? It's immediately below Photographer918s post about carrying two of everything.

[Photographer918]

Originally Posted by mscot

Is that what your wallet looks like?

If directed at me, no. I carry one very thin card case for licenses and emergency cash; one thin wallet with a half dozen cards - debit, credit, health insurance, Costco, and some big bills, and a money clip for small bills.
Also pocket knife, flashlight, pen and keys - and there’s a backpack with stuff I might need to walk home in the car.

[Photographer918]

Originally Posted by mscot

Why would you think my post is directed at you? It's immediately below Photographer918s post about carrying two of everything.

Probably because you didn’t quote me in your response…… :-)