How-To. Creating a BMW Digital Key for Android in BMW OS8

Learn in this video about the creation process of the BMW Digital Key for Android in BMW Operating System 8. With the optional feature BMW Digital Key you can add a vehicle key to your compatible Android phone, for example from the Samsung Galaxy S21 family or a Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, to lock, unlock and start your BMW.

To create the main key for your BMW you need a BMW ID with a linked vehicle. Complete the setup before pressing the start/stop button while in standby-state.

Make sure to have both physical keys with you inside the vehicle. Make sure you are signed in to your car and the My BMW App with your BMW ID. The set up process works the same for your Samsung or Google smartphone. In the vehicle tab select “BMW Digital Key” and tap “Set up Digital Key”. Confirm and “Continue”.

Tap “Start Pairing” and follow the instructions. Place your respective Samsung or Google phone on the smartphone tray until pairing is done. The activation process will start automatically as you can see on the Central Information Display.

You will get a notification when the Digital Key has been activated successfully. Another way to create the Digital Key is by using the link in the set up E-Mail. It will be sent to you after connecting your BMW to the My BMW App. Just tap the link to begin the setup of the main key. Follow the steps on your smartphone and on the Central Information Display to activate the Digital key.

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[andersbannebjerg]

Will this also be available via the OS7?

[talkandplay]

Is it still only the samsung s21 and google pixel 6 android phones that can be used as a digital key? Was hoping more android models would have been added by now.

[Homelessbillionaire]

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[gabrielguimaraes]

Any thoughts about s23 fe ? I'm getting unavailable feature with my new mobile.

[SavageBunny]

So no more $1, 200 keys at the dealer??

[flatwhitenz]

Come on BMW, sort the Andriod set up out! We are now nearly at Samsung S24!! Thought you guys were clever!

[AdamVitali]

Well I wish it would work with my s21 ultra. I get device incompatible when I try. And I am running the latest updates

[rajroy]

BMW, Plz add support for newer models. Atleast Samsung S22? Doesn't seem like a big ask.

[cyclone]

Can't find the digital key in the app on my Pixel 7 pro.

[EK-ogeq]

The digital key is available on 2022 bmw x3?

[FéargalO]

Only 2 handsets on android supported? How bizarre.

[CataNN]

S 23 ultra seems to be out of the question since I can't get it to work!🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[miguelmoita]

I follow the instructions and when I place the phone on the charging pad, nothing happens…help!

[Homelessbillionaire]

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[Downhill_Phil]

Still doesn't work on Pixel 6 Pro in Germany?!

[rollando]

How does it work if you want to use your phone?

[jmcwheeler]

BMW where is the support for additional Android devices? The support is limited to only a few devices, and at this point these are out of date devices. How about adding for support for Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Fold devices? This shouldn't even be device dependent, just add to any Samsung Wallet or Google Wallet capable device.

[glendavis]

Samsung S23 Ultra is too big for the tray. Any options?

[IthakThomas]

Ever plan on bringing any of this to India?

[MrDarenasp]

Still only for s21, already s23 old. Shame for programers.