X5 Digital Key - Key Card?

edtreo · 05-14-2019, 03:22 PM

Keycard is amazing. I use an iPhone so it lets me unlock and start the engine without the keyfob.

midwestbmwguy · 05-25-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

I'm well aware seeing how I've had my X5 for over a month now. having the digital key on my phone would be useful for when I go to the gym instead of carrying my physical key or key card

Exactly why I want the digital key on my X5 or on my iPhone. When I go to the gym or out running I would prefer her not to carry that heavy key remote.

AshD · 05-26-2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by edtreo

Keycard is amazing. I use an iPhone so it lets me unlock and start the engine without the keyfob.

My key card on back order. As iPhone can't have the digital key (yet!), I going to place the card between my case and phone. I'm hoping that it works, charges the phone and recognises the keycard when in the tray.

tartan43 · 05-27-2019, 11:20 PM

Got this in an email on 5/11/19. Looks like the first Keycard can be ordered for free.

https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/conne...#!#digital-key

mrichione · 06-02-2019, 06:55 PM

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

natahoa · 06-02-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by onic

Did anyone in the US receive a keycard at delivery?

I asked my dealer about this last week. Every X5 comes with a key card AND two fobs. It has to be actived via the connect, or I think it can be activated at the dealer.

I should get my car this week so I have peppering my SA with questions.

midwestbmwguy · 06-07-2019, 10:03 AM

Picked up a key card yesterday at my dealer. Have not really tried using it. But will this weekend when I go running. Much easier to have the card in my running shorts.

GTF · 06-07-2019, 10:44 AM

Activation seems unclear in the manual...any feedback on correct procedure from those who activated them?

TurtleBoy · 06-07-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GTF

Activation seems unclear in the manual...any feedback on correct procedure from those who activated them?

What problem are you having? The steps in the manual worked fine for me. Just set the card in the charging slot and you should be good to go with activating/pairing it following the same steps as a Digital Key except of course no codes are involved.

smg058 · 06-07-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin_2019_X5_50i

Why would you want to use this? My key is a key fob and just stays in your pocket. As you approach and leave the car, it detects it and locks/unlocks as you come and go. And you can leave it in your pocket and not have to place it anywhere, unlike having to get the card down in the charging area..

I think there's value (or perceived value) if you're going somewhere or doing an activity where even the FOB alone might be inconvenient. Really, the only things that even come to mind would be some outdoor activity where having a heavy key fob wouldn't be ideal like maybe biking, climbing or something like that. It's probably more gimmicky than anything else, but no more than gesture control

. Also, there might be value for women who don't want to carry a purse. Not really sure.

midwestbmwguy · 06-09-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by edtreo

Keycard is amazing. I use an iPhone so it lets me unlock and start the engine without the keyfob.

What is the lag time for unlocking with your iPhone. For some reason mine does not connect very well to unlock. Do you leave the key card in the car or in your pocket

natahoa · 06-09-2019, 12:44 PM

The key card was in my car when I picked it up. It has to stay on its tray because that is the card reader.

It is invisible. Check to see if you have one.

I leave it in my car at all times, and it doesn’t affect locking.

LexxM3 · 06-09-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by natahoa

The key card was in my car when I picked it up. It has to stay on its tray because that is the card reader.

It is invisible. Check to see if you have one.

I leave it in my car at all times, and it doesn't affect locking.

Uhm, you probably should NOT leave an activated (if it's activated) key card in the car at all times. It makes sense that it doesn't affect locking, but if for some reason your car is left unlocked, that makes it rather trivial to drive away with it if the key card is inside.

russelldav · 06-09-2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LexxM3

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Originally Posted by natahoa

The key card was in my car when I picked it up. It has to stay on its tray because that is the card reader.

It is invisible. Check to see if you have one.

I leave it in my car at all times, and it doesn't affect locking.

Uhm, you probably should NOT leave an activated (if it's activated) key card in the car at all times. It makes sense that it doesn't affect locking, but if for some reason your car is left unlocked, that makes it rather trivial to drive away with it if the key card is inside.

Seconded!

Don't leave this in the car, ever!

doctorttt · 06-29-2019, 04:35 PM

Dumb question. BMW will provide a physical key card and a digital key for cell phone? Is the physical key card free of charge? Some said yes and some not.

TurtleBoy · 06-29-2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorttt

Dumb question. BMW will provide a physical key card and a digital key for cell phone? Is the physical key card free of charge? Some said yes and some not.

The physical card is free. You may have been reading about early builds where it wasn’t available yet so people could purchase them after the became available.

natahoa · 06-29-2019, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatBoyG

No, it looks like a credit card, and can be used to open/start the vehicle.

Yes, it comes with the car. The dealer activates it before you drive off and then you have to do something to set it up.

It lives on the little charging tray in the front compartment. It’s impossible to see, and some people didn’t realize they have one. But once it is activated it can be used to unlock and start it, so I don’t keep mine in the car.

2SwiFt29 · 07-01-2019, 06:46 PM

My car was built in October '18. Genius saying that cars before December don't have access to the digital key yet. Need to wait on the program for the ones built prior to December '18. Patiently waiting.

TurtleBoy · 07-01-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SwiFt29

My car was built in October '18. Genius saying that cars before December don't have access to the digital key yet. Need to wait on the program for the ones built prior to December '18. Patiently waiting.

Are you talking about the digital key for your phone or the physical key card? The physical card has been available for early build for about 6 months or so. I thought I read the digital key for your phone is also available but someone who knows for sure can chime in. Probably easiest to call your dealer and have them order you one.

2SwiFt29 · 07-02-2019, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Are you talking about the digital key for your phone or the physical key card? The physical card has been available for early build for about 6 months or so. I thought I read the digital key for your phone is also available but someone who knows for sure can chime in. Probably easiest to call your dealer and have them order you one.

The physical key card. I should talk to another Genius. The salesperson who sold me the car doesn't know much about it and told me to check with the Genius. Hope I'm not getting false information because I'm just waiting now.

TurtleBoy · 07-02-2019, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SwiFt29

The physical key card. I should talk to another Genius. The salesperson who sold me the car doesn't know much about it and told me to check with the Genius. Hope I'm not getting false information because I'm just waiting now.

Unless they stopped issuing them to early builds you are being given false information. It will be a waste of your time calling Genius since they will not be able to get you the card. Just call your dealer's parts department and have them order you one. The part number is 61 35 9 436 659.\

Edit: Here is the link to the discussion concerning these for early builds. They were available since early January. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=activate

midwestbmwguy · 07-15-2019, 09:49 AM

best video on how to use digital key.... once I watched it my issues were solved on how it works.

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