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What are the requirements for BMW Digital Key?

Digital Key is included as part of the Comfort Access package on suitably equipped vehicles. The Digital Key feature will be active and available for setup and usage for as long as BMW supports it. A list of supported vehicles can be found on the BMW Service Availability Matrix on www.BMWUSA.com/ConnectedDrive. (scroll to the bottom of page to the "RESOURCES" section). Additionally, users can activate their BMW Digital Key Card; a credit card shaped NFC card.

 

Listed below are smartphone requirements for BMW Digital Key and BMW Digital Key Plus:

iPhone:  BMW Digital Key is compatible with iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or later and Apple Watch Series 5 or later running on at least iOS 13.6 and watchOS 6.2.8 or later. BMW Digital Key Plus is compatible with iPhone 11 and later devices, and Apple Watch Series 6 or later. Running on software iOS 15 or later for iPhone, and watchOS 8 or later for Apple Watch. More information can be found on: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118271

Google Pixel:  BMW Digital Key is compatible with Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro running on Android™ 12 or later.

Samsung Galaxy:  BMW Digital Key is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 + and S21 Ultra running on Android 12 or later.

 


 

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