How To Pair Your Digital Key Plus with OS 8.5 | BMW How-To

Welcome to the future of driving with your BMW, where convenience meets cutting-edge technology. Today, we'll explore one of the most innovative features of this remarkable vehicle: Digital Key Plus.

Digital Key Plus expands on the previous capabilities of the Digital Key. With Digital key, you needed to hold your smartphone to the vehicle door to lock or unlock and place it in the charging tray to start the vehicle. With Digital Key Plus, you no longer need to take your smartphone out of your pocket. It uses ultra-wideband technology to sense when you’re close to the vehicle.

First, ensure you have the MyBMW app downloaded on your smartphone. Once installed, pairing your Digital Key is a breeze. To activate this feature, you must be in your vehicle with both key fobs, and the phone of the Primary BMW ID user. Open the MyBMW App, tap “Set up Digital Key Plus” and follow the on-screen instructions to add the Digital Key to your wallet.

Once paired, your smartphone becomes your Digital Key, granting you seamless access to your vehicle. Forget about traditional keys. With the Digital Key Plus, you can lock, unlock, and even start your BMW with just your smartphone.

But the benefits of the Digital Key don't stop there. Imagine being able to share access to your vehicle with friends or family, no physical keys required.
With the MyBMW app, you can easily share your Digital Key with trusted individuals, allowing them temporary access to your vehicle.. And because your Digital Key is securely stored on your smartphone, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is protected by the latest encryption technology.

For any support regarding Digital Key or Digital Key Plus be sure to reach out to a BMW Genius, Client Advisor, or BMW Service Center.
Experience the future of driving today with yourBMW and the Digital Key Plus feature, combining convenience, security, and innovation like never before.

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