Site Title

BMW to Be the First to Introduce Digital Key for iPhone for Easier Access, Announced at WWDC20

BMWPublished on 26 Jun 2020Last edited on 23 Jan 2021Written by Dr Jiulin Teng
Keywords: bmwcoupecrossoversedansuvtechnologyupdatewwdc
Post Banner for BMW to Be the First to Introduce Digital Key for iPhone for Easier Access, Announced at WWDC20
BMW will become the first carmaker to enable its customers to use iPhone as a fully digital car key. The announcement came at Apple's WWDC2020, following a history of BMW support for Apple devices: The Bavarian automaker was the first to integrate iPod in its vehicles and the first to offer wireless Apple CarPlay.

BMW Digital Key for iPhone

The BMW Digital Key for the iPhone will enable customers to unlock their cars by a single tap and to start the car by placing the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button. Setup of the Digital Key can be done through the BMW Smartphone App.
The owner can also share access with up to 5 people (via iMessage), including a configurable car access option that restricts top speed, horse power, and maximum radio volume, etc.
The Digital Key is accessed through Apple Wallet. It is also compatible with Apple Watch.
In case the iPhone shuts off due to low battery, the power reserve for iPhone keeps the Digital Key functional for up to five hours.
BMW has been a leading contributor to the Digital Key standard. Working closely with Apple in the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), BMW engaged to establish the Digital Key specification 2.0 for NFC. The next generation of Digital Key using Ultra Wideband technology is under development.

Availability

The BMW Digital Key for iPhone will be available in 45 countries for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, X5, X6, X7, X5M, X6M, and Z4 models manufactured after 1 July 2020. Compatible Apple devices include iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and Apple Watch Series 5 or newer.

Related Products

Thumbnail of BMW 4 Series G22 Coupe (2020)

BMW 4 Series G22 Coupe (2020)

Neo 79%Ext 78%
Thumbnail of BMW 5 Series G30 LCI Sedan (2020)

BMW 5 Series G30 LCI Sedan (2020)

Neo 83%Ext 87%
Thumbnail of BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo G32 LCI Sedan (2020)

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo G32 LCI Sedan (2020)

Neo 39%Ext 78%
Thumbnail of BMW X6 M G06 Crossover (2019)

BMW X6 M G06 Crossover (2019)

Neo 81%Ext 66%
Thumbnail of BMW X5 M G05 Crossover (2019)

BMW X5 M G05 Crossover (2019)

Neo 71%Ext 77%
Thumbnail of BMW X6 G06 Crossover (2019)

BMW X6 G06 Crossover (2019)

Neo 73%Ext 69%
Thumbnail of BMW X7 G07 Crossover (2018)

BMW X7 G07 Crossover (2018)

Neo 85%Ext 76%
Thumbnail of BMW 1 Series F40 Hatchback (2019)

BMW 1 Series F40 Hatchback (2019)

Neo 26%Ext 69%

More Articles in Cars

Comments

Please login before adding comments.
Neofiliac places the utmost respect for your privacy. We use no cookie whatsoever beyond that needed for the proper functioning of the website.