[VegasG42]

So, the key card was very easy to set up. Just have both key fobs in the car, and place the card in the smartphone tray.

Easy enough. I took both key fobs in the house to see if the key card would work independently, which it did.

But ultimately, what is the intended purpose of the key card? Is it so you can leave your fob in the car and keep the card in your wallet? Or is it to serve as a backup in case you misplace your fob?

Do most of you keep the key card in your wallet, or keep it in the car?

And as far as programming my phone - I need to buy a better phone apparently. My current Samsung isn't compatible.

[Fronzdan]

For me, the card is an emergency key to keep in my wallet in case I lose my FOB while out. Probably not a great idea to leave it in the car.

I haven’t set up my phone yet.

[VegasG42]

That's pretty much what I figured. Something to leave in your wallet as an emergency backup.

[Pentland]

The key card was provided because originally only iOS phones were compatible with the digital key.

BTW, who carries a wallet these days

[VegasG42]

Makes sense. And kind of surprised that only Samsung S22 , 23 etc type Androids are compatible.

I guess just one more excuse for me to upgrade my current Samsung phone

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Pentland

The key card was provided because originally only iOS phones were compatible with the digital key.

BTW, who carries a wallet these days

I can only fit so many hundred dollar bills in a phone case

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

I can only fit so many hundred dollar bills in a phone case

That’s the beauty of contactless

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by Fronzdan

For me, the card is an emergency key to keep in my wallet in case I lose my FOB while out. Probably not a great idea to leave it in the car.

I haven’t set up my phone yet.

If you leave your keys in the car cant you use the app to unlock the car?

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by J-RO

If you leave your keys in the car cant you use the app to unlock the car?

You could smash a window and take the car

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by Pentland

You could smash a window and take the car

Not sure what this means.

[KevinC]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Not sure what this means.

If key is left in the car, someone could just smash their way in and drive off.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by KevinC

If key is left in the car, someone could just smash their way in and drive off.

I understand that. What I was saying is that if the owner accidentally leaves the key fob in the car he could easily open the car using the BMW app.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by J-RO

I understand that. What I was saying is that if the owner accidentally leaves the key fob in the car he could easily open the car using the BMW app.

And how do you accidentally lock your key in the car?

[BG42]

Originally Posted by Pentland

And how do you accidentally lock your key in the car?

Obviously he's climbing out the sunroof

[VegasG42]

So I'm assuming two things about the car based on some of your replies :

1) The car doesn't let you lock the keys in the car (keys still in the car, press lock, shut door)...?

2) The phone app allows you to unlock / lock / start the car...?

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by Pentland

And how do you accidentally lock your key in the car?

Thats a question you might want to address to those who have done so.

[Bandit009]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

So, the key card was very easy to set up. Just have both key fobs in the car, and place the card in the smartphone tray.

Easy enough. I took both key fobs in the house to see if the key card would work independently, which it did.

But ultimately, what is the intended purpose of the key card? Is it so you can leave your fob in the car and keep the card in your wallet? Or is it to serve as a backup in case you misplace your fob?

Do most of you keep the key card in your wallet, or keep it in the car?

And as far as programming my phone - I need to buy a better phone apparently. My current Samsung isn't compatible.

I have an iphone. I only use my phone as the key. I almost never have the fob with me.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Bandit009

I have an iphone. I only use my phone as the key. I almost never have the fob with me.

Oh nice. Do you keep the key card in your wallet in case you ever misplace your phone while you're out ?

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Oh nice. Do you keep the key card in your wallet in case you ever misplace your phone while you're out ?

someone suggests that the key card is waterproof so it convenient for swimming.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by johnskiller

someone suggests that the key card is waterproof so it convenient for swimming.

It seems like it would be. That would be nice for the beach , lake , etc

[OriginalFake]

That was the reasoning they gave me when I picked up my car at the performance center. I've used it for the gym a few times.

[Bandit009]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Oh nice. Do you keep the key card in your wallet in case you ever misplace your phone while you're out ?

Nope. Just my phone. I don’t carry a wallet either or cash.