BMW 2 COUPE 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 79

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible 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 BMW app
provides a check to determine if the smart-
phone and the 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.
When using a smartphone as a Digital Key,
always carry a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-
hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-
ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key
or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to
be handed over to another person. You can
then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card
instead of your smartphone. Always take the
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.
Additional information:
▷ BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 62.
▷ www.bmw.com/digitalkey.
Functional requirements
▷ The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
▷ The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
▷ The rechargeable battery of the smart-
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable
battery depends on the smartphone.
Enabling the digital remote control
key
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a
digital remote control key in the vehicle. The
vehicle owner must prove his authorization for
the vehicle for this purpose.
Proof of authorization can be started via the
BMW app or via the activation code in the
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A5E788 - VI/22
Opening and closing
corresponding smartphone function, e.g. in the
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be in the
vehicle during activation.
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu
in the BMW app or on the Control Display.
Sharing digital keys
General information
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
the smartphone that is enabled as digital re-
mote control key. This function must be sup-
ported by the smartphone.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
Limiting the range of functions
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the
Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the
switch-off for driving stability control systems
can be disabled and the engine power can
be reduced. For more information, refer to the
ConnectedDrive portal and the BMW app.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient's smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote
control key or another method may be used
for authentication. Follow the corresponding
instructions on the smartphone or the Control
Display.
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