The function is usually available for vehicles with the following equipment:

• Teleservices (SA 6AE)
• For new models from July 2020: BMW Digital Key with Comfort Access (SA 322)
   

Information on availability in your BMW can be found in the My BMW app. In some countries and/or regions, the radio technology for BMW Digital Key Plus (UWB) is not permitted. Due to legal requirements, functionality may be restricted there. In these cases, NFC guarantees access to the vehicle. To do this, hold the smartphone against the outside door handle.

Refer to the corresponding FAQ pages for current information on compatible smart phones and smart watches and on country availability.

Compatible smart phones and watches

Country availability

Your digital key is securely stored on the Secure Element of your smartphone. In addition, both NFC and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology are used to establish the immediate proximity of the sender and receiver in a tamper-proof manner.

You can use your smartphone to unlock and start your vehicle even if the device needs to be charged. If your smartphone's battery is very low, it switches to power-saving mode. With the right setting, you can still use it as a key for several hours afterwards.

You only need an internet connection when you install and activate the BMW Digital Key. You do not need to be connected to the internet to unlock and lock your vehicle or to start the motor. You can use the digital key regardless of internet connection, for example in underground car parks or areas with poor network coverage.

Before you sell your vehicle, you should delete it completely from your BMW ID. This will ensure that all digitally created keys are automatically removed the next time you use a classic vehicle key.

When the key sharing function is activated, the following functions are restricted: acceleration in general is reduced, the high speed is reduced to approx. 145 km/h. In addition, vehicle safety system such as DSC and DTC cannot be deactivated by the driver. The maximum volume is reduced to approx. 65%.

The Key Card is an NFC card that acts as a vehicle key independently of your digital key on your smartphone. It comes deactivated with your vehicle from the factory and can be activated or deactivated as required. It is particularly useful in the event of a service or for the parking service. The key card is activated by a classic vehicle key or an active digital key via the smartphone tray. An active key card should never be left in the vehicle.