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      11-15-2020, 05:16 PM   #1
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BMW Digital Key for IPhone

I upgraded my iPhone and now I can't set it up as a digital key. Anyone have any idea? I have tried with the code from an email and the Connected App. I have both keys on me. Any help in advance greatly appreciated.
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      11-16-2020, 02:27 PM   #2
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I had the code as well but didn't go that route. The way I did it was open the BMW connected app and under your car, scroll down till you see History, under that should be digital key (if your car has that feature). Press the digital key button and the app will walk you through the rest.
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      11-17-2020, 10:22 AM   #3
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I tried setting mine up to the other day on a iPhone 12 Pro Max and got the same errors. Hopefully the app works better.
Meanwhile the CarPlay experience and been less than stellar. I think I finally figured it out. This is why I hate upgrading my phone. it takes me a month to get back to normal ��
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      11-17-2020, 10:23 AM   #4
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I am in the same boat... the 12 pro max does not feel like such a big upgrade anyways...
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      11-20-2020, 11:02 AM   #5
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Still can't figure it out. Does it have something to do with the Credit Card access key? Can I have both the Key for iPhone and the included credit card?
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      11-20-2020, 06:06 PM   #6
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Does the X6 have a Digital Key as well or just X5?
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      11-20-2020, 09:11 PM   #7
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I upgraded my iPhone and now I can't set it up as a digital key. Anyone have any idea? I have tried with the code from an email and the Connected App. I have both keys on me. Any help in advance greatly appreciated.
Had the exact same issue until I realized the engine cannot be running when you set up the digital key — they should really add this instruction somewhere. Make sure the vehicle is only in standby/auxiliary mode and both key fobs are inside, then try again.
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You are a gentleman and a scholar.... That was it... I needed to create the digital key without the engine running... They really needed to mention that in the instructions... Thank you....
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      11-22-2020, 02:12 PM   #9
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Had the exact same issue until I realized the engine cannot be running when you set up the digital key — they should really add this instruction somewhere. Make sure the vehicle is only in standby/auxiliary mode and both key fobs are inside, then try again.
This seems to have worked for me. Thank you!!
I don't know why this isn't stated during the setup process!
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      12-21-2020, 11:12 PM   #10
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On the 2021. X6M which iPhone does it work with? Does it have to be a iPhone 11 or 12?
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      12-22-2020, 12:11 AM   #11
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Logout of your profile in your car
Logout of your profile on the app from your phone
Delete the app from your phone
Download it again

Turn off your car. Cycle idrive.
Log in your car to your profile
Log in the app.

Try again, should work
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      12-22-2020, 07:03 PM   #12
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My issue was you need to have the engine off to setup your iPhone as digital key.
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      12-22-2020, 08:46 PM   #13
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I set mine up but it doesnt seem to do anything, wont even open the doors.
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      12-23-2020, 07:24 AM   #14
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Have not tried it out but the dealer when I picked up the car yesterday programmed both of my iPhones in a matter of five minutes.
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      12-23-2020, 08:38 AM   #15
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How do you guys like it?
I had set it up for my G05 X5, but hate using it since it doesn't respond as fast as the regular key.
I have to stand by the door about 2-3 minutes and a few tries before it actually engages.
Sometime it works immediately, most of time, I have to try it a few times.
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How do you guys like it?
I had set it up for my G05 X5, but hate using it since it doesn't respond as fast as the regular key.
I have to stand by the door about 2-3 minutes and a few tries before it actually engages.
Sometime it works immediately, most of time, I have to try it a few times.
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How do you guys like it?
I had set it up for my G05 X5, but hate using it since it doesn't respond as fast as the regular key.
I have to stand by the door about 2-3 minutes and a few tries before it actually engages.
Sometime it works immediately, most of time, I have to try it a few times.
I know mine works quick - but I have to hold the top of the phone up to the door handle. I can't tell from you post if you are holding the phone up to the door or just standing near the door?

If it does work eventually by just standing near the door, that would be good to know.

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I know mine works quick - but I have to hold the top of the phone up to the door handle. I can't tell from you post if you are holding the phone up to the door or just standing near the door?

If it does work eventually by just standing near the door, that would be good to know.

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I put the phone by the driver side door handle.
I have to wake my phone a few times before it actually work.
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Pretty useless it seems.
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Pretty useless it seems.
About as useful as using the key card to open or lock the doors.
I just use comfort access and it works right away.
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I set up mine not too long ago, and it works like a charm. I also ported the functionality to the apple watch, and now I just have to bring the watch close to the door handle, no need to even touch the watch or the iPhone to the handle. I also drove the vehicle just by having the watch, no iPhone in the charger tray, no key with me. So far is working as expected.
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I set up mine not too long ago, and it works like a charm. I also ported the functionality to the apple watch, and now I just have to bring the watch close to the door handle, no need to even touch the watch or the iPhone to the handle. I also drove the vehicle just by having the watch, no iPhone in the charger tray, no key with me. So far is working as expected.
Do you have to take the watch off and place it in the wireless charger? I set it up on my series 6 and never tried it.
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I tried setting mine up to the other day on a iPhone 12 Pro Max and got the same errors. Hopefully the app works better.
Meanwhile the CarPlay experience and been less than stellar. I think I finally figured it out. This is why I hate upgrading my phone. it takes me a month to get back to normal ��
I have two iPhones, a 12 mini which is used as the bluetooth telephone and a iPhone 12 Max which is used for Apple Car play. I set the 2nd touch button on the dash for Apple Car play. So far no issues having both phones paired with the X5M.
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