Apple Car Key

TurboBear · 08-07-2020, 02:14 PM

Hi all,

My 2021 X6 just hit status 150 yesterday. Anyone purchase a July build with Apple Car Key / "BMW Digital Key" support and can confirm it's working?

JonnyCrash · 08-08-2020, 10:52 PM

I think BMW claimed it would be present in all cars produced after July 2020. So you likely have it.

pho · 08-09-2020, 06:55 AM

They changed that text on their website tho... used to be "built from July on" to "summer 2020 and on" so it's still unclear... mine is being build this month (August) and also not 100% sure if I'm going to have it or not

TurboBear · 08-09-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pho

They changed that text on their website tho... used to be "built from July on" to "summer 2020 and on"

Yes, this is what concerned me. I suppose I will find out for sure in a few weeks!

mocad · 08-09-2020, 04:18 PM

It says it only works on the driver’s door. If it would also open the rear hatch then I could probably leave the real key home. I imagine this will be just a nice to have for those times when I go to the garage and forget my keys.

TurboBear · 08-26-2020, 02:11 PM

Took delivery of my X6 built Aug-18 on Aug-24. I've not been able to get Apple Car Key to work. Have signed out, reinstalled BMW app, restarted phone, etc. and it won't pair when I place the phone on the wireless charging pad as instructed.

Anyone actually gotten this to work?

ifr · 08-26-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboBear

Took delivery of my X6 built Aug-18 on Aug-24. I've not been able to get Apple Car Key to work. Have signed out, reinstalled BMW app, restarted phone, etc. and it won't pair when I place the phone on the wireless charging pad as instructed.

Anyone actually gotten this to work?

Does the car say 'activate main key'? Do you get digital key option within the iOS connected drive app?

I don't think your car is ready for Apple CK. Sept/October build and later I think for x series.

08-07-2020, 02:14 PM	#1
TurboBear Registered 5 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X6 40i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Apple Car Key - ready or not? Hi all, My 2021 X6 just hit status 150 yesterday. Anyone purchase a July build with Apple Car Key / "BMW Digital Key" support and can confirm it's working?
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08-08-2020, 10:52 PM	#2
JonnyCrash Driver 163 Rep 447 Posts Drives: VW GTI, BMW X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I think BMW claimed it would be present in all cars produced after July 2020. So you likely have it.
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08-09-2020, 06:55 AM	#3
pho Private First Class 116 Rep 143 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive45e Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	They changed that text on their website tho... used to be "built from July on" to "summer 2020 and on" so it's still unclear... mine is being build this month (August) and also not 100% sure if I'm going to have it or not
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mocad Private 39 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 xDrive 40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 40i [0.00]	It says it only works on the driver’s door. If it would also open the rear hatch then I could probably leave the real key home. I imagine this will be just a nice to have for those times when I go to the garage and forget my keys. __________________ Current: 2023 X5 xDrive 40i (on order) R.I.P.: 2021 X5 xDrive 40i (18-Jul-2022) Past: 2008 335xi (fond memories)
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08-26-2020, 02:11 PM	#6
TurboBear Registered 5 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X6 40i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Took delivery of my X6 built Aug-18 on Aug-24. I've not been able to get Apple Car Key to work. Have signed out, reinstalled BMW app, restarted phone, etc. and it won't pair when I place the phone on the wireless charging pad as instructed. Anyone actually gotten this to work?
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