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      11-28-2018, 08:44 AM   #1
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X5 Digital Key - Key Card?

Did anyone in the US receive a keycard at delivery?
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Did anyone in the US receive a keycard at delivery?
Key card? is that similar to the activity key?
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Key card? is that similar to the activity key?
No, it looks like a credit card, and can be used to open/start the vehicle.
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Key card? is that similar to the activity key?
No, it looks like a credit card, and can be used to open/start the vehicle.
Interesting, I didn't know there was such an option for the X5, I'm curious to see if anyone has one or if we can get them here.
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It's documented in the Owner's Manual, which is in the Driver's guide. I don't know if they're being delivered in the US, however.
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It allows you to use your phone as a key, to open the doors and start the car. It uses the same NFC tech as Apple/Google pay (near field communications) once your phone is enabled with the digital key.
I don't really understand what the advantages are over regular comfort access especially since the phone has to be sitting on the charging pad for the car to start unless I'm missing something.
I get that you don't have to carry a key and you can share the digital key with other people so they can drive your car without needing the physical key but to me it's a solution looking for a problem. Here's a video explaining it.
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It's documented in the Owner's Manual, which is in the Driver's guide. I don't know if they're being delivered in the US, however.
I should take delivery of my G05 on Tuesday. However, when I previously mentioned a digital key to the sales super he had to call the 'genius' to ask what I was talking about.

The IT guy said he thought I would have to pay for this. I know there are iOS issues with these keys for the moment, but what about the 'credit card' alternative to the regular key? How do I persuade them to provide such things to me?
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I should take delivery of my G05 on Tuesday. However, when I previously mentioned a digital key to the sales super he had to call the 'genius' to ask what I was talking about.

The IT guy said he thought I would have to pay for this. I know there are iOS issues with these keys for the moment, but what about the 'credit card' alternative to the regular key? How do I persuade them to provide such things to me?
from what i understand if you got new x5, you will automatically get one at no charge as soon as they become available. and from what i understand it will become avail sometime in 1st quarter of 2019.
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I should take delivery of my G05 on Tuesday. However, when I previously mentioned a digital key to the sales super he had to call the 'genius' to ask what I was talking about.

The IT guy said he thought I would have to pay for this. I know there are iOS issues with these keys for the moment, but what about the 'credit card' alternative to the regular key? How do I persuade them to provide such things to me?
from what i understand if you got new x5, you will automatically get one at no charge as soon as they become available. and from what i understand it will become avail sometime in 1st quarter of 2019.
Did the dealership or BMW tell you that?
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Did the dealership or BMW tell you that?
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In the opening of this video, we are shown - not on an X5 - where one can unlock the door even with one's smartphone is turned off or the battery is dead. Anyone know if that will be the way of it with the G05?

I also wonder once the iOS issue is resolved if we can use our Apple Watch Series 4 to do the unlock since it has the BMW Connected app but not sure what would happen with starting the engine.

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The keycard will be available Q1 but there was no mention of current owners getting one.
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From what I understand, the Apple Watch idea is a "not yet", but that'd be pretty cool. Some real James Bond-level stuff.
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From what I understand, the Apple Watch idea is a "not yet", but that'd be pretty cool. Some real James Bond-level stuff.
Some cars already have smart watch integration, just not BMW
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Some cars already have smart watch integration, just not BMW
When trying to get CarPlay installed, I noticed the menu about the smartphone Digital Key. I put my iPhone X in the charging tray and waited a few minutes. I did not see any indication of progress or an error message.

I suppose this will be the way of it until early 2019.
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When trying to get CarPlay installed, I noticed the menu about the smartphone Digital Key. I put my iPhone X in the charging tray and waited a few minutes. I did not see any indication of progress or an error message.

I suppose this will be the way of it until early 2019.
I'm not sure if it's a phone or car issue. I don't use iPhones except for work so I couldn't say. When I get mine I could find out by testing both my S9+ and iPhone 8.
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I'm not sure if it's a phone or car issue. I don't use iPhones except for work so I couldn't say. When I get mine I could find out by testing both my S9+ and iPhone 8.
I went back to the video in post #6 and apparently we must start with the service department for some kind of registration.
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I'm not sure if it's a phone or car issue. I don't use iPhones except for work so I couldn't say. When I get mine I could find out by testing both my S9+ and iPhone 8.
I went back to the video in post #6 and apparently we must start with the service department for some kind of registration.
Makes sense, mine works in the X3 just fine as I found out but I never pair my work phone to the car generally speaking.
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I just went to my online owner's manual and noticed language saying I can activate one free smartphone digital key.

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.

Purchasing digital keys

An initial digital key is provided in the BMW Connected app when the vehicle is purchased.

Additional digital keys can be purchased via the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. The purchase of digital keys can cause costs.

The period of validity of a digital key is limited. The expiration date of the validity can be checked in the BMW Connected app and in the vehicle.

If a digital key has expired, the vehicle can only be unlocked and locked for a limited period and a limited number of engine starts is possible. The corresponding information is shown on the Control Display.
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Here is the key card in action

I'm taking delivery tomorrow hopefully I'll get one of these!!
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In the opening of this video, we are shown - not on an X5 - where one can unlock the door even with one's smartphone is turned off or the battery is dead. Anyone know if that will be the way of it with the G05?

I also wonder once the iOS issue is resolved if we can use our Apple Watch Series 4 to do the unlock since it has the BMW Connected app but not sure what would happen with starting the engine.

OMG soooo HOT! Thanks for posting
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