A man using the BMW digital key.

What is the BMW Digital Key System and How Does it Work?

How To Connect and Use the BMW Digital Key Feature

The BMW Digital Key system is an all-new and innovative feature that transforms your smartphone into a digital key. With the BMW Digital Key and the BMW ConnectedDrive app activated, you will have the ability to lock and unlock your BMW X5, stop or start your engine, and share the digital key with your family via your smartphone. As this feature becomes more and more popular, many luxury car shoppers want to know how to connect and use the BMW Digital Key feature. Find out with this how-to guide and step-by-step video series provided by Autos of Dallas. Explore the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned BMW in Dallas-Fort Worth!


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Step-By-Step Instructions to Activate and Use the BMW Digital Key

 

 

  1. Download the BMW ConnectedDrive App and Create Account 
  2. Verify Ownership at Your BMW Dealer with an ID 
  3. Install the Digital Key on Your Smartphone 
  4. Create a 4-Digit Code to Share the Digital Key 
  5. Use the Digital Key to Unlock Your Car Doors 
  6. Place Your Smartphone on the Wireless Charging Pad 
  7. Keep Vehicle Key with You the First Time 
  8. Press Activate on the BMW iDrive Touchscreen 
  9. Use Your Digital Key to Start Your Vehicle 

The pairing screens on a smartphone for BMW digital key access.