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How do I reset the Digital Key for my BMW?

Depending on the BMW Operating System in your vehicle, perform the following steps to reset the BMW Digital Key function.

 

BMW Operating System iDrive 7:

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an authorized vehicle key must be located in the vehicle.

  • Via iDrive: "CAR"
  • "Settings"
  • "Doors/vehicle access"
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Reset function"

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function, all digital keys including the digital main key will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is not deleted. After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be unlocked, locked or started with a digital key. The digital remote control key must be enabled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

 

To pair the BMW Digital Key again after resetting the function, please note that two key fobs must be present in the vehicle and the vehicle must be in Standby state. Pair the BMW Digital Key by following the below steps:

  • Via iDrive: "CAR"
  • "Settings"
  • "Doors/vehicle access"
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Main Key"
  • Follow the steps on the control display to pair the key.
  • Alternately, you can start the pairing process from the My BMW App, by selecting "BMW Digital Key" and following the steps on screen.

 

 

BMW Operating System 8 and BMW Operating System 8.5:

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an authorized vehicle key must be located in the vehicle:

  • Via iDrive: Apps Menu
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Reset function"

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function, all digital keys including the digital main key will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is not deleted. After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be unlocked, locked or started with a digital key. The digital remote control key must be enabled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

 

To pair the BMW Digital Key again after resetting the function, please note that two key fobs must be present in the vehicle and the vehicle must be in Standby state. Pair the BMW Digital Key by following the below steps:

  • Via iDrive: Apps Menu
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Add main key"
  • Follow the steps on the control display to pair the key.
  • Alternately, you can start the pairing process from the My BMW App, by selecting "BMW Digital Key" and following the steps on screen.

 

Link to watch BMW USA Genius How-to video:  How to Create a Digital Key for iPhone in BMW OS8 | BMW Genius How-to | BMW USA.

 

 

BMW Operating System 9:

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an authorized vehicle key must be located in the vehicle:

  • Via iDrive: Apps Menu
  • "Keys"
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Reset function"

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function, all digital keys including the digital main key will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is not deleted. After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be unlocked, locked or started with a digital key. The digital remote control key must be enabled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

 

To pair the BMW Digital Key again after resetting the function, please note that two key fobs must be present in the vehicle and the vehicle must be in Standby state. Pair the BMW Digital Key by following the below steps:

  • Via iDrive: Apps Menu
  • "Keys"
  • "Digital Key"
  • "Add main key"
  • Follow the steps on the control display to pair the key.
  • Alternately, you can start the pairing process from the My BMW App, by selecting "BMW Digital Key" and following the steps on screen.

 

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