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How does the BMW Digital Key work?

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and start your vehicle using a compatible smartphone. BMW Digital Key can be used with a compatible smartphone or other compatible mobile devices. 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 functions are supported. A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual settings can be assigned to a digital key. 

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