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      10-22-2019, 03:15 PM   #1
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I am sure most of you know this but this is something I learned just today. In order for digital key card to work 100% of the time, the NFC icon on the card has to align with three groves on the door handle. In my experience only this way I get it to open and close 100% of the time. Other spots on the door handle doesn't always work!
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I am sure most of you know this but this is something I learned just today. In order for digital key card to work 100% of the time, the NFC icon on the card has to align with three groves on the door handle. In my experience only this way I get it to open and close 100% of the time. Other spots on the door handle doesn't always work!
Did the card come standard w the car or did you have to buy it separately?
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I am sure most of you know this but this is something I learned just today. In order for digital key card to work 100% of the time, the NFC icon on the card has to align with three groves on the door handle. In my experience only this way I get it to open and close 100% of the time. Other spots on the door handle doesn't always work!
Did the card come standard w the car or did you have to buy it separately?
One card comes standard for 2020.
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I didn't get a card with my car, maybe is not standard (included) in all markets
What's the intended use for that card, where can I find more info about it to see if it's worth it to order one?
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I didn't get a card with my car, maybe is not standard (included) in all markets
What's the intended use for that card, where can I find more info about it to see if it's worth it to order one?
Here is some info on it.

https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/b...DigitalKey.pdf

I use it daily now. No hassle to carry heavy key fob with you. It's money well spend.
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I didn't get a card with my car, maybe is not standard (included) in all markets
What's the intended use for that card, where can I find more info about it to see if it's worth it to order one?
Here is some info on it.

https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/b...DigitalKey.pdf

I use it daily now. No hassle to carry heavy key fob with you. It's money well spend.
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I am sure most of you know this but this is something I learned just today. In order for digital key card to work 100% of the time, the NFC icon on the card has to align with three groves on the door handle. In my experience only this way I get it to open and close 100% of the time. Other spots on the door handle doesn't always work!
Yes, that was confirmed by the Genius as well when I picked up. It works well. Now I am asking if we have both a card can they remember each driver's profile like the keys....
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I am sure most of you know this but this is something I learned just today. In order for digital key card to work 100% of the time, the NFC icon on the card has to align with three groves on the door handle. In my experience only this way I get it to open and close 100% of the time. Other spots on the door handle doesn't always work!
Yes, that was confirmed by the Genius as well when I picked up. It works well. Now I am asking if we have both a card can they remember each driver's profile like the keys....
Yes, the card (not "a card", but "the card", there can be only one) can be configured to select a profile. It is a little obscure, but not too bad. If needed, digging through the forum can help, it did for me.
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What is the life of the Key Card? Appears to have stopped working - post 1 year - although it states VALID through 2099.
Is there a clear definition of which functions it controls? the LINKs i find refer in most to the Digital Card via a SMARTPHONE - which the iphone is still in limbo??
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