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Functional requirements

BMW Digital Key

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The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

Principle

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Enabling the main digital key

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the ve-

hicle for this purpose.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, al-

ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key

Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-

hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-

ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key

or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to

be handed over to another person. You can

then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card

instead of your smartphone.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-

play.

Sharing digital keys

General information

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

Digital Key allows the sharing of digital keys

with other people. This option is available via

the smartphone that is enabled as main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

Additional information:

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BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 71.

Key Card, refer to page 87.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

As soon as a digital key is shared with another

person, the person will receive an invitation.

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When the invitation is accepted, the digital key

on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it

will be deleted immediately.

Limiting the range of functions

Deletion via iDrive

Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-

ited before handing it over. For instance, if the

digital key is passed on to a novice driver, the

switch-off for driving stability control systems

can be disabled and the engine power can

be reduced. For more information, refer to the

ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.

To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be

an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the

master Digital Key must be in the smartphone

tray.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method may be used for authenti-

cation. Follow the corresponding instructions

on the smartphone or the control display.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

Deleting digital keys

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is

retained and deactivated.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Deleting a shared key

5. "Reset function"

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked using

the door handle.

The deletion via the smartphone using the

main digital key will not be performed until the

vehicle is used with a key other than the key to

be deleted.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 80.

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Turning on the drive-ready state

System limits

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-

sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off

with a digital key.

Using the smartphone tray

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 94.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Sale of the smartphone

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior

to selling the smartphone. This ensures that

the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Changing smartphones

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

When the vehicle is removed from the Con-

nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-

hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key

is retained and deactivated.

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