X5 Digital Key - Key Card?

AndroidRobot · 03-12-2019, 02:15 PM

My Digital key (one the phone) works now

Jackcz · 03-12-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

My Digital key (one the phone) works now

What phone and which provider?
How did the dealer manage to activate your card?
Because my can’t pass over the activation

AndroidRobot · 03-12-2019, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackcz

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

My Digital key (one the phone) works now

What phone and which provider?
How did the dealer manage to activate your card?

Unlocked S10+ and I'm on T-Mobile

Dealer set up the pin for me and that's it, I activated it in car just like the key card

Jackcz · 03-12-2019, 06:28 PM

Can you give the dealership number and the guy’s name

AndroidRobot · 03-12-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackcz

Can you give the dealership number and the guy’s name

The only reason my CA did it was because I bought the car from him. Normally salespeople don't set these sorts of things up. I recommend getting with your dealers' service dept and having them set up a pin.

Jackcz · 03-13-2019, 05:55 PM

Just came back from the dealership. This time he made it. It was a snap. Now the phone works. ATT Galaxy S10.

AndroidRobot · 03-13-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackcz

Just came back from the dealership. This time he made it. It was a snap. Now the phone works. ATT Galaxy S10.

Not so hard once you ask the right questions

glad to hear it works!

Stevecherk · 03-14-2019, 07:56 PM

Wanted to know what everyones experiences are with the Key Card? When I took delivery of my 2019 X5 the Key Card wasn't available yet and I am considering ordering it but want to know if it really is worth the $50.

rmorin1249 · 03-14-2019, 08:19 PM

It won't work with my phone but I'm going to carry it as a spare key. I didn't pay for mine but I'd probably be willing to spend $50, the cost of a couple decent dinners.

mattsrs · 03-17-2019, 08:03 PM

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Doesn't support pixel 3 xl. How stupid is that

Stupid AF! How incompetent BMW programmers could be to mess it up. I suspect they don't use Android standard API for nfc so it's dependent on specific OEM implementation of OS

AndroidRobot · 03-18-2019, 08:00 AM

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Stupid AF! How incompetent BMW programmers could be to mess it up. I suspect they don't use Android standard API for nfc so it's dependent on specific OEM implementation of OS

I've said this 100x now, it's because Samsung uses an eSE (embeded secure element) as part of Samsung Pay while most OEMs use only software. Having a dedicated hardware secure element is the only reason why I can see BMW only letting it work on Samsung phones starting with the S8 which use Gemaltos eSE.

Slaktaren · 03-18-2019, 04:19 PM

Hi,

I finally got my digital key to work. Most issues was due to security rights at my dealer who needed clearance from BMW Hq to issue new keys. After that was sorted my sales rep activated my key and I only needed to activate and follow the guide in the app. Have a Samsung S10 and it worked immediately. I will only use that key as a spare. Happy something it related seem to work

ddelX52019G05 · 03-30-2019, 07:03 PM

I bought my Samsung Galaxy S9+ directly from Samsung last year then activated it on Verizon. I was told the digital key would not work with my phone because Verizon was blocking the NFC communications for BMW digital keys. I asked the dealers service department to go ahead and help me set up the phone key anyways wondering if a direct from Samsung phone purchase vs Verizon might work. Once it was set up in the dealers "ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit" I logged out of the BMW connected app on my phone and re-logged in and was prompted to download the digital key then was after a number of attempts was finally able to pair it with car. It starts the car but will not unlock the doors..I can unlock the doors through the app, but that requires a little more time and patience as the command is sent from the app and then communicated with the car, takes about 20 seconds. So kinda halfway there, so for now I'm keeping my key with me and have the digital key as a backup. On SW version 03/2019.30

4/29/2019: I traded in the Galaxy S9+ and purchased an unlocked Galaxy S10+ directly from Samsung - then installed a Verizon SIM card. Now the digital key on the phone opens the door and starts the car using the NFC capabilities alone, BTW it not necessary to leave the phone in the tray after starting it

mrichione · 03-31-2019, 12:40 PM

I received one when I took delivery of my G05 in mid-February 2019.

Brian4000 · 05-06-2019, 04:50 PM

I took delivery on May 3, 2019 and got a key card in my owners book. I haven't used it yet.

lansa · 05-12-2019, 04:57 PM

Picked up new X5 yesterday and I found the Key Card in the manual. I tried going into Car-->Door Settings in iDrive but Digital Key option does not show up so that I can pair it with the car. Has anyone else not had the option show up in the menu? I did login with my Connected account in the car.

edtreo · 05-12-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lansa

Picked up new X5 yesterday and I found the Key Card in the manual. I tried going into Car-->Door Settings in iDrive but Digital Key option does not show up so that I can pair it with the car. Has anyone else not had the option show up in the menu? I did login with my Connected account in the car.

What happened when you place the keycard in the wireless charging area?

lansa · 05-12-2019, 09:38 PM

Nothing happens...the videos I've watched on setting up the keycard all show the option available in iDrive...it simply isn't there for me.

TurtleBoy · 05-12-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lansa

Nothing happens...the videos I've watched on setting up the keycard all show the option available in iDrive...it simply isn't there for me.

Do you have comfort access?

lansa · 05-12-2019, 10:11 PM

Yes, I do. I was reading conflicting info on how this is supposed to be setup. Was the dealer supposed to set this up when I picked up the car? They didn't tell me anything about it. I found the cars in the manual and followed the instructions online but unfortunately the option doesn't show up in the menu.

TurtleBoy · 05-12-2019, 10:13 PM

Some dealers set it up but I, like many folks, set up their own. Not sure why you wouldn't have that option, you are logged into a profile and not using Guest, right?

lansa · 05-12-2019, 10:17 PM

Yes, I am logged into my profile, everything else works (connected app, carplay)...Not a huge deal but it would be nice to be able to use the keycard when I go running and have it with me instead of the actual key. I'll give BMW a call tomorrow and see what they say.

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Jackcz New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Just came back from the dealership. This time he made it. It was a snap. Now the phone works. ATT Galaxy S10.
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Stevecherk Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 [0.00]	Is the Key Card worth it? Wanted to know what everyones experiences are with the Key Card? When I took delivery of my 2019 X5 the Key Card wasn't available yet and I am considering ordering it but want to know if it really is worth the $50.
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rmorin1249 Lieutenant Colonel 817 Rep 1,785 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 MSport 40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD iTrader: (0)	It won't work with my phone but I'm going to carry it as a spare key. I didn't pay for mine but I'd probably be willing to spend $50, the cost of a couple decent dinners. __________________ COL(Ret), US Army Hagerstown MD 2019 X5 40i MSport Alpine White/Coffee (my 13th BMW) 2015 Mercedes SL400; 2009 Lexus RX350
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Slaktaren G05sweden 7 Rep 40 Posts Drives: X5M50D Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Finally got my digital key Hi, I finally got my digital key to work. Most issues was due to security rights at my dealer who needed clearance from BMW Hq to issue new keys. After that was sorted my sales rep activated my key and I only needed to activate and follow the guide in the app. Have a Samsung S10 and it worked immediately. I will only use that key as a spare. Happy something it related seem to work
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ddelX52019G05 Private 57 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 2019 X5 40i, Audi A7 2017 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Verizon Galaxy S9+ Digital Key kinda I bought my Samsung Galaxy S9+ directly from Samsung last year then activated it on Verizon. I was told the digital key would not work with my phone because Verizon was blocking the NFC communications for BMW digital keys. I asked the dealers service department to go ahead and help me set up the phone key anyways wondering if a direct from Samsung phone purchase vs Verizon might work. Once it was set up in the dealers "ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit" I logged out of the BMW connected app on my phone and re-logged in and was prompted to download the digital key then was after a number of attempts was finally able to pair it with car. It starts the car but will not unlock the doors..I can unlock the doors through the app, but that requires a little more time and patience as the command is sent from the app and then communicated with the car, takes about 20 seconds. So kinda halfway there, so for now I'm keeping my key with me and have the digital key as a backup. On SW version 03/2019.30 4/29/2019: I traded in the Galaxy S9+ and purchased an unlocked Galaxy S10+ directly from Samsung - then installed a Verizon SIM card. Now the digital key on the phone opens the door and starts the car using the NFC capabilities alone, BTW it not necessary to leave the phone in the tray after starting it Last edited by ddelX52019G05; 04-29-2019 at 02:55 PM.. Reason: updated info
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Brian4000 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 40i/2006 325i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I took delivery on May 3, 2019 and got a key card in my owners book. I haven't used it yet.
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lansa New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Picked up new X5 yesterday and I found the Key Card in the manual. I tried going into Car-->Door Settings in iDrive but Digital Key option does not show up so that I can pair it with the car. Has anyone else not had the option show up in the menu? I did login with my Connected account in the car.
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lansa New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Nothing happens...the videos I've watched on setting up the keycard all show the option available in iDrive...it simply isn't there for me.
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05-12-2019, 10:11 PM	#152
lansa New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Yes, I do. I was reading conflicting info on how this is supposed to be setup. Was the dealer supposed to set this up when I picked up the car? They didn't tell me anything about it. I found the cars in the manual and followed the instructions online but unfortunately the option doesn't show up in the menu.
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TurtleBoy General 13244 Rep 19,747 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i,2021 M340i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Some dealers set it up but I, like many folks, set up their own. Not sure why you wouldn't have that option, you are logged into a profile and not using Guest, right?
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lansa New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Yes, I am logged into my profile, everything else works (connected app, carplay)...Not a huge deal but it would be nice to be able to use the keycard when I go running and have it with me instead of the actual key. I'll give BMW a call tomorrow and see what they say.
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