This is a really cool feature, it is convenient that you don’t have to take your phone out of your pocket to unlock the doors or put it in the charger tray to start the vehicle but now that I’ve activated the feature and see how easy it is to use, it worries me about security. Is there a way that I can set my phone or car so that it requires me to unlock the phone to use this feature? If I lose my phone or someone steals it, they also have access to my car. Thanks for any help in advance.
@@performingspecs7841 Depending on your phone you shouldn't have to worry about security. Apple iPhones are the most secure way to do this connection, so yes if someone steals your phone AND knows what car you drive you could have some trouble. BUT there is a timer that isn't talked about where if you don't unlock your phone for 4 hours the digital key won't connect initially until it gets unlocked. I don't know if android phones capable of digital key plus have the same thing but i know apple does. if desired you can manually turn off your bluetooth to make your phone only act as a digital key, not digital key plus for when you want that extra security.
Hi, thanks for the video. I have 2023 iX XDrive 50 and I just got new Samsung S24 ultra. For some reason, why I try to set up digital key plus, app is telling me that "device js not recognized". Any ideas on how to fix this?
Is there a difference between digital key and digital key plus? Mine I have to put the phone to the door to unlock it, but my friends unlocks on its own?
@@matterdoo that’s exactly the diffference… Digital Key is solely and NFC based entry/exit and start, Digital Key Plus takes DK and adds UWB and Bluetooth for convenience access for doors and starting the car.
thank you! So if I only only have the digital key, can I add the plus? I had a zTesla model 3 for 5 years and my phone worked as the key and whenever had to take it out of my pocket, but now I have to hold my phone to the door every time I get in and out? Can I update this to the plus?
2024 i4 only comes with DK, not DK+, right? So, I have to open my digital key and hold it to the door to unlock, and I cannot simply keep my phone in my pocket to unlock the door? Does DK allow you to keep your other door unlock/lock settings? When I walked away, the car did not lock like it does with my fob, so with DK, do I have to go to the MyBMW app to lock the car (I didn't see an unlock/lock feature in DK wallet)?
Does the car have to have the wireless charging pad for the digital key? I have the options in my digital cockpit menu but have never had luck syncing this feature. 2019. 330ix
yes, or at least the NFC pad ( looks like the phone but without the battery and lightning bolt in the middle.) but for a 2019 330xi you only get Digital Key, not DK+
how come now when I have my key fob in the car and I walk away from the car (2024 5 series) and because I have digital key plus on Apple Watch and IPhone the car starts honking like crazy even though the key is there inside? very frustrating when the car is running and you have to walk into the house for a second or when you valet and walk away its starts honking..... any solution?
leave your normal key at home... the two honk is standard for when you leave the motor running and the car locks upon closing the door with a comfort access key outside.
it's a couple extra 2 seconds but when you get towhere you're going and you're going to be back soon but want to leave it running, turn off the motor and choose precondition now to keep the motor running without that honking...
I have a 330e and plus is not working. BMW of Fremont says 3 series are compatible. iPhone 15 and tired of having Bluetooth connectivity with BMW and every person I know with a BMW same complaint. Even I open the car with my phone it does not register profile as me most of the time goes to guest profile. I like the ride and gas mileage but tired of electronics.
Just bought a 2023 X5 xDrive40i, and sadly, Digital Key Plus, does not work. Only the regular, Digital Key. Why won’t this work for a brand new BMW? Any plans for the X5? Might as well just use the key fob to start the vehicle. It’s annoying having to place the phone on the wireless charger, just to start the vehicle every time.
So if someone steals my phone, they can go outside and steal my car without unlocking the phone? How about Face ID required to start the car? There’s already a camera in the instrument cluster looking at my face. Or just a simple 4-digit PIN required to start.
With digital key plus, they can just have your phone and walk out to the car… same as if it were a key… if you sos lock your phone passive entry gets disabled until passcode gets entered. As for Face ID to start the car, the point of digital key plus is to act the same as a standard vehicle key, no Face ID required, the camera in the instrument cluster is an IR camera not a lidar/face recognition camera, so Face ID in the car to start isn’t a thing as it currently stands. A simple 4 digit pin CAN be used to log into your profile, but the profile link isn’t linked to the car starting or not, just link to your personal info in the car if you decide to keep it safeguarded with the pin (think Valet mode that deactivates everything until your pin is put back in to unlock the functions of the car)
@@BMWofFW Thanks for the info. I was talking about the ability to set a PiIN (if you want) to start the car even with the regular key in your pocket. I used that function way back in 2007 in my E53 X5. It use to be possible.
Second digital key? Once the first key is made, you’ll have a share option in your respective digital wallet, simply share with a contact and that’s that… new digital key is made, the recipient just needs to accept it on their end (and of course have a compatible phone)
Unfortunately no, the 2,3,4, X3 and X4 series all still use Digital Key only, it’s a hardware difference between them and the rest of the cars which were updated with either an LCI or new model cycle.
Or maybe your car doesn’t have A) digital key plus, or b) your privacy settings aren’t set to allow app access to the car. Let’s start with a, which car do you drive?
@@BMWofFW rude pathetic response. My car does have digital key plus. It worked for a day then stopped working. In the future don’t be a jerk. You are the problem.
@@whousa642 wasn’t trying to be a jerk some people see one video and assume their car has whatever feature mentioned when it doesn’t… I’m simply asking for clarification so I might be able to help… So let me start over which car do you currently drive? Year and model? And which smart phone do you have?
@@whousa642 and the reason I mentioned Settings is because if it’s the app not communicating with the car that’s privacy settings in the car… If it’s the digital key, not working with the car, it could be your settings in your Apple wallet with the digital key itself… It could be your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi turned off… I’m simply clarifying so I can figure out and make it work for you
@@whousa642 then I would ask are you the primary or secondary on your car… If you’re the secondary, then you don’t have primary access to digital key plus activation, or maybe your Bluetooth has an option, called accessory, that you accidentally deleted which would make it not communicate with the car…
This is a really cool feature, it is convenient that you don’t have to take your phone out of your pocket to unlock the doors or put it in the charger tray to start the vehicle but now that I’ve activated the feature and see how easy it is to use, it worries me about security. Is there a way that I can set my phone or car so that it requires me to unlock the phone to use this feature? If I lose my phone or someone steals it, they also have access to my car. Thanks for any help in advance.
By the way, I own a 2023 760i.
@@performingspecs7841 Depending on your phone you shouldn't have to worry about security. Apple iPhones are the most secure way to do this connection, so yes if someone steals your phone AND knows what car you drive you could have some trouble. BUT there is a timer that isn't talked about where if you don't unlock your phone for 4 hours the digital key won't connect initially until it gets unlocked. I don't know if android phones capable of digital key plus have the same thing but i know apple does. if desired you can manually turn off your bluetooth to make your phone only act as a digital key, not digital key plus for when you want that extra security.
@@BMWofFW Thanks, that does help a little.
Hi, thanks for the video. I have 2023 iX XDrive 50 and I just got new Samsung S24 ultra. For some reason, why I try to set up digital key plus, app is telling me that "device js not recognized". Any ideas on how to fix this?
Is there a difference between digital key and digital key plus? Mine I have to put the phone to the door to unlock it, but my friends unlocks on its own?
@@matterdoo that’s exactly the diffference… Digital Key is solely and NFC based entry/exit and start, Digital Key Plus takes DK and adds UWB and Bluetooth for convenience access for doors and starting the car.
thank you! So if I only only have the digital key, can I add the plus? I had a zTesla model 3 for 5 years and my phone worked as the key and whenever had to take it out of my pocket, but now I have to hold my phone to the door every time I get in and out? Can I update this to the plus?
2024 i4 only comes with DK, not DK+, right? So, I have to open my digital key and hold it to the door to unlock, and I cannot simply keep my phone in my pocket to unlock the door? Does DK allow you to keep your other door unlock/lock settings? When I walked away, the car did not lock like it does with my fob, so with DK, do I have to go to the MyBMW app to lock the car (I didn't see an unlock/lock feature in DK wallet)?
Correct… only DK… not DK+
Does the car have to have the wireless charging pad for the digital key? I have the options in my digital cockpit menu but have never had luck syncing this feature. 2019. 330ix
yes, or at least the NFC pad ( looks like the phone but without the battery and lightning bolt in the middle.) but for a 2019 330xi you only get Digital Key, not DK+
how come now when I have my key fob in the car and I walk away from the car (2024 5 series) and because I have digital key plus on Apple Watch and IPhone the car starts honking like crazy even though the key is there inside? very frustrating when the car is running and you have to walk into the house for a second or when you valet and walk away its starts honking..... any solution?
leave your normal key at home... the two honk is standard for when you leave the motor running and the car locks upon closing the door with a comfort access key outside.
it's a couple extra 2 seconds but when you get towhere you're going and you're going to be back soon but want to leave it running, turn off the motor and choose precondition now to keep the motor running without that honking...
@@BMWofFW I get that and thanks for the reply. sucks then when you want to valet and there is no fob for them when they have to go get your car..
@@renstimpy101 yeah… kinda a secondary part they don’t consider when it comes to valets or even service visits.
Great channel here! Appreciate you!
will 2023 330e have digital key plus?
I have a 330e and plus is not working.
BMW of Fremont says 3 series are compatible.
iPhone 15 and tired of having Bluetooth connectivity with BMW and every person I know with a BMW same complaint. Even I open the car with my phone it does not register profile as me most of the time goes to guest profile. I like the ride and gas mileage but tired of electronics.
Just bought a 2023 X5 xDrive40i, and sadly, Digital Key Plus, does not work. Only the regular, Digital Key. Why won’t this work for a brand new BMW? Any plans for the X5? Might as well just use the key fob to start the vehicle. It’s annoying having to place the phone on the wireless charger, just to start the vehicle every time.
2023 X5 doesn’t have digital key plus, just digital key, works like the key card as an NFC device
@@BMWofFW Thank you for replying.
Does a 2021 330I support DK+ or only DK? I am thinking of buying one but this feature is a make or break for me.
only DK, no +
Does 2023 bmw 330i has DK+ ? If I don’t opt for wireless charging, Do I still get NFC pad in the car and digital key card?
so the 3 series as of yet doesn't get DK+... only iX, X7, 7 series, X5, X6, and the upcoming G60 5 Series.
Thank you!
@@BMWofFW are they planning to make it available for 3 series via update ?
So if someone steals my phone, they can go outside and steal my car without unlocking the phone? How about Face ID required to start the car? There’s already a camera in the instrument cluster looking at my face. Or just a simple 4-digit PIN required to start.
With digital key plus, they can just have your phone and walk out to the car… same as if it were a key… if you sos lock your phone passive entry gets disabled until passcode gets entered. As for Face ID to start the car, the point of digital key plus is to act the same as a standard vehicle key, no Face ID required, the camera in the instrument cluster is an IR camera not a lidar/face recognition camera, so Face ID in the car to start isn’t a thing as it currently stands. A simple 4 digit pin CAN be used to log into your profile, but the profile link isn’t linked to the car starting or not, just link to your personal info in the car if you decide to keep it safeguarded with the pin (think Valet mode that deactivates everything until your pin is put back in to unlock the functions of the car)
@@BMWofFW Thanks for the info. I was talking about the ability to set a PiIN (if you want) to start the car even with the regular key in your pocket. I used that function way back in 2007 in my E53 X5. It use to be possible.
I have bought a 116i in 2022. Does it have dk+?
Not familiar with the 1 series over seas, if it has that same key then yes
Is this feature available on the 2023 bmw m3 comp lci?
sadly no, they're still running the older service package that doesn't allow for digital key plus.
Does the 2024 i4 have dk+?
Nope just DK
Did you accidently add music over the whole video that people are supposed to listen to you talk in?
i did have music... it somehow rendered wrong in the beginning the the rest of the video doesn't have any level issue that i can see/hear...
How do you setup a second key?
Second digital key? Once the first key is made, you’ll have a share option in your respective digital wallet, simply share with a contact and that’s that… new digital key is made, the recipient just needs to accept it on their end (and of course have a compatible phone)
I have a 2024 M3 but it only activated the regular key. Is there a way to get the plus? From what I'm reading on BMW, all iDrive8 should have it.
Unfortunately no, the 2,3,4, X3 and X4 series all still use Digital Key only, it’s a hardware difference between them and the rest of the cars which were updated with either an LCI or new model cycle.
doesn't work
Awful app
Or maybe your car doesn’t have A) digital key plus, or b) your privacy settings aren’t set to allow app access to the car. Let’s start with a, which car do you drive?
@@BMWofFW rude pathetic response. My car does have digital key plus. It worked for a day then stopped working. In the future don’t be a jerk. You are the problem.
@@whousa642 wasn’t trying to be a jerk some people see one video and assume their car has whatever feature mentioned when it doesn’t… I’m simply asking for clarification so I might be able to help… So let me start over which car do you currently drive? Year and model? And which smart phone do you have?
@@whousa642 and the reason I mentioned Settings is because if it’s the app not communicating with the car that’s privacy settings in the car… If it’s the digital key, not working with the car, it could be your settings in your Apple wallet with the digital key itself… It could be your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi turned off… I’m simply clarifying so I can figure out and make it work for you
@@whousa642 then I would ask are you the primary or secondary on your car… If you’re the secondary, then you don’t have primary access to digital key plus activation, or maybe your Bluetooth has an option, called accessory, that you accidentally deleted which would make it not communicate with the car…
which bmw models are currently digital key+ capable?
ix, i7, X1, 7 series, and if produced from April 2023 on X5 and X6
@@BMWofFWhow about m440i 2024 (new interior) ?