[12cylinders]

I just got mine and initially couldn't get it to work. For anyone having problems, here are some tips:

1. The physical Digital Key Card that comes with car is NOT the same as the Digital Key that can be associated with your Phone.
2. Currently, (August 2019) the iPhone is not compatible with the Digital Key that gets associated with your phone. I believe only Samsung phones are compatible.
3. Physical Digital Key Card must be activated:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...6c0mIt4mqK2mky
4. Not sure if this is a requirement or not, but mine started working after linking the card to a profile as someone described above:

5. I had to physically touch the card to the very CENTER of the driver's door handle. It would not work at all if the card was anywhere else.

[thomas_Rp]

I am wondering if there is any other way to activate the NFC key card. My dealership said they have activated the NFC key card at the dealership and will be shipping it to me even though the G05 is at my house. I am not sure if I am being given the runaround.

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

I am wondering if there is any other way to activate the NFC key card. My dealership said they have activated the NFC key card at the dealership and will be shipping it to me even though the G05 is at my house. I am not sure if I am being given the runaround.

There might multiple similar terms in play for different underlying action: activated, linked to car, linked to profile, etc. The cards are tied to your VIN and this binding is what the dealer may be referring to. When received, you still have to link the card to the car in the car — another binding. And then to a profile — another binding.

[12cylinders]

Has anyone been able to active and pair two key cards to one vehicle?

Initially, I paired the keycard that came with the car to my wife’s profile and that seemed to work correctly.

I then ordered a second key card for myself, activated it, and then tried to pair it to my profile. That didn’t work, until some mysterious combination of locking, unlocking, tied the new card to my profile.

So, now the new card is paired to my profile, but the original key card that came with the car seems totally dead. I can’t get it to work at all.

Anyone else?

[TurtleBoy]

^ Only one key card can be active at a time. Multiple digital keys on phones will work however.

[12cylinders]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

^ Only one key card can be active at a time. Multiple digital keys on phones will work however.

Thanks, that’s what I was beginning to suspect. I looked in the manual, but didn’t see anything about that. Where did you get this information from?

I hope I can return this extra key to BMW...

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by 12cylinders

Thanks, that’s what I was beginning to suspect. I looked in the manual, but didn’t see anything about that. Where did you get this information from?

I hope I can return this extra key to BMW...

From some previous discussions that we had on here when the keycards were made available for those that didn’t get one in the early builds. Someone tried to order two and was told by BMW only one ata time. I think someone posted a doc showing that but am not sure.

[12cylinders]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

From some previous discussions that we had on here when the keycards were made available for those that didn’t get one in the early builds. Someone tried to order two and was told by BMW only one ata time. I think someone posted a doc showing that but am not sure.

I wish they had told me that when I ordered it. I specifically said, I wanted a second card.

Can the keycard be used with another car or are they coded to the VIN? Is it feasible to return to the dealer? The logical answer would be "ask your dealer," but they seem less informed about this feature than the folks on here.

The digital key and digital key card feature is pretty confusing and poorly documented.

[TurtleBoy]

Yes, they should have told you since when it was programmed it should have shown the VIN was already tied to another card. As far as I know it should be able to be returned but you will need to get them to program your original card to work again I believe.

[jcochems]

Originally Posted by 12cylinders

I just got mine and initially couldn't get it to work. For anyone having problems, here are some tips:

1. The physical Digital Key Card that comes with car is NOT the same as the Digital Key that can be associated with your Phone.
2. Currently, (August 2019) the iPhone is not compatible with the Digital Key that gets associated with your phone. I believe only Samsung phones are compatible.
3. Physical Digital Key Card must be activated:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...6c0mIt4mqK2mky
4. Not sure if this is a requirement or not, but mine started working after linking the card to a profile as someone described above:

5. I had to physically touch the card to the very CENTER of the driver's door handle. It would not work at all if the card was anywhere else.

I don't understand this. If I go into those settings and choose "with Digital key" option, aren't I in effect then disabling my X5 from recognizing me whenever I am using just the actual keyfob/remote control which would be 99.99 percent of the time, with the Digital Key just sitting in a wallet for emergency purposes only (aka don't have the keyfob)?

I seem to be having the same problem as others. The Digital Key does not seem to work to unlock the driver door. Did not even try to start the vehicle with the card since it failed to unlock the door I assumed it was completely not working. Not the Profile setting above, but I did confirm in the "Settings > Doors/Access > BMW Digital Key", I have the Digital Key checkbox enabled. Just setting the card in the tray had no affect at all as that Youtube video shows.

UPDATE:
Just confirmed the Digital Card does START my X5, but definitely will not unlock or lock the driver door. I tried holding/touching the card to every possible point of contact on and around the door handle (tried just tapping thinking it would unlock, and tied pulling handle while holding card to handle).

Thanks
JC

[martinf79]

Originally Posted by jcochems

I don't understand this. If I go into those settings and choose "with Digital key" option, aren't I in effect then disabling my X5 from recognizing me whenever I am using just the actual keyfob/remote control which would be 99.99 percent of the time, with the Digital Key just sitting in a wallet for emergency purposes only (aka don't have the keyfob)?

I seem to be having the same problem as others. The Digital Key does not seem to work to unlock the driver door. Did not even try to start the vehicle with the card since it failed to unlock the door I assumed it was completely not working. Not the Profile setting above, but I did confirm in the "Settings > Doors/Access > BMW Digital Key", I have the Digital Key checkbox enabled. Just setting the card in the tray had no affect at all as that Youtube video shows.

UPDATE:
Just confirmed the Digital Card does START my X5, but definitely will not unlock or lock the driver door. I tried holding/touching the card to every possible point of contact on and around the door handle (tried just tapping thinking it would unlock, and tied pulling handle while holding card to handle).

Thanks
JC

Just received my M50i. I'm assuming support for the iPhone is still not available?

[TSMC55]

No. Not yet available.