BMW DIGITAL KEY & BMW DIGITAL KEY PLUS.

The digital key for your BMW - convenient use via your smartphone or smartwatch.

BMW DIGITAL KEY - KEY FUNCTION VIA SMARTPHONE OR SMARTWATCH.*

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  • Use of the mobile device as vehicle key
  • Sharing the key with up to five people - with option to restrict vehicle functions
  • Link the digital key to your profile (BMW ID)
  • Use on iOS and Android smartphones, additionally on your Apple WatchTM (Series 5 or later)
  • High security thanks to modern encryption technologies in the vehicle and on the smartphone

BMW DIGITAL KEY PLUS – EXTENDED COMFORT FUNCTIONS.*

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  • Automatic unlocking on approach without taking the smartphone out of the pocket
  • Engine start without placing the device down
  • Lock your BMW conveniently by simply removing it from the vehicle
  • Precise and secure location of the smartphone using ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Position-based control functions on the smartphone near your BMW

* Availability of functions depending on vehicle model, equipment, mobile devices and app settings.

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ADVANTAGES OF YOUR DIGITAL KEY.

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Benefit.*

Always carry your vehicle key with you. Your vehicle recognises your digital key without the need to unlock your mobile device. The key functions are available even when the battery is empty and without an internet connection.

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Share.*

Share your digital key with up to five friends via a simple text message. The recipient uses a smartphone from a different manufacturer or with a different operating system? No problem. The digital key can be shared across platforms.

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Individualize.*

You have the option of sharing a digital key with limited rights, for example to increase safety for a novice driver. If the function is activated, acceleration is generally reduced and the maximum speed is limited, among other things.

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* Availability of functions depending on vehicle model, equipment, mobile devices and app settings.

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE BMW DIGITAL KEY PLUS.

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Exterior and interior welcome.

With Great Entrance Moments, your BMW welcomes you as soon as you approach the vehicle. The function switches on the lights, unlocks the doors, starts a welcome animation and loads your personal BMW ID profile settings.

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Parking the vehicle via smartphone.

With Remote Control Parking, you can park or unpark your BMW outside the vehicle using your smartphone. Especially in tight parking situations, the function makes it easy to get in and out.

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Direct function control via the My BMW app.

When you are near your BMW, the Remote Controls in the My BMW app allow you to interact directly with the vehicle. Open and close the luggage compartment or the windows, for example.

FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE BMW DIGITAL KEY.

  • What do I need to use BMW Digital Key?
  • With which devices and in which countries can I use BMW Digital Key?
  • How secure is the BMW Digital Key?
  • What happens when my smartphone needs to be charged?
  • What happens when I am not connected to the internet?
  • What happens to the digitally created keys when I sell my vehicle?
  • Which vehicle functions can be restricted when sharing?
  • What is the Key Card and how do I use it?

BMW CONNECTED DRIVE: FURTHER INFORMATIONEN & LINKS.

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BMW CONNECTED DRIVE STORE.

Visit the BMW ConnectedDrive Online Shop and book new digital services for your BMW which you can use immediately for your next trip.
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BMW CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

If you have any questions or need further information on the My BMW App or on BMW ConnectedDrive services and products, simply contact BMW Customer Support.
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My BMW APP.

Before, during or after your journey: the My BMW App makes your everyday mobile life easier with a range of clever functions.
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