BMW Key Fob Hidden Features | What They Don't Tell You!

Here are the hidden features on the BMW Key Fob that BMW do not tell you about. This covers all new BMW models.

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[maxthelab]

Hi folks - another feature not mentioned here you press the lock button, car you press it again, it deactivates the interior motion sensors for the alarm so one's pooches can relax and fidget without setting the car alarm off! So that's my 2 pence worth.

[kbeesmot]

I was waiting for the hidden features! What you showed is common knowledge and in the manual, how are they hidden?

I have 2014 X5 and same key. Love that key-fob

[toms_garage]

Great video mate! I just bought a 2020 X3, found this video useful

[ednonkhan]

The windows can open and close, however the vehicle needs to have “Comfort Access” the way you can tell if your BMW has this feature is if you see ridges on the door handles. I wish BMW would incorporate “Engine Startup” without having to charge the customer $500 for this feature, most other auto manufacturers give it to you free on the car, however BMW charges you for everything.

[sumanshrestha]

You could probably help me out mate. My Blackvue Live View Dash cam is connected to OBD port with Connecta for 24/7 power. But I am having issue with powering it up. The cam goes off after 2 or 3 hours after the ignition is off. It supposed to stay on for around 7 days thats what Connecta says in the manual. The car battery has a voltage of 15v which is more than enough but the cam is not getting enough voltage through the OBD. What might be the issue? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.

[peteraprile]

Very helpful video. I can open the windows on my 2021 530i with the remote as described, however, I can't seem to be able to close them by pressing the "lock" button. Is that something that needs to be programmed inside the car? Thanks in advance.

[ncp]

So your saying that if the keyfab dies the keystem can unlock the car doors? Can the key fab be charged?

[jayaprakashchristudhas]

I have a BMW 17 x 3 suv. I could not succeed in parking assistance procedures. I pressed auto park button. But not showing the wheel symbol. Can some one help me. Do I have to program the vehicle.

[spencerhulme]

George - Thank you for taking the time - These features are good to know - A point to notice to some people yes they are standard comfort access when you are aware. The point then of the video's that i applaud where practices are shown without costs to others. Hope all is well - with you and your family George :-)

[geneizenberg]

Gosh, you can close the booth with a booth button on the key! I was woundering whats that hidden feature that is...

[williamofrights]

PS. I just ordered the modifications from Bimmertech to be able to close my trunk and roll up the windows, I will be curious to see if the side mirrors retract

[djcorz]

My key doesn’t fold the wing mirrors in on my x1 bmw 2017 and when I hold the lock button on aswell any clues? Thanks

[micky]

Thanks dude… keep thinking some of the features missing from my x1 and now know where it is 👍

[joesiza]

thanks George but you were supposed to show us what happens when you can open a car with a keyfob manually when the battery is dead, i have an x5 f15

[StephenWheeler-rs]

If key fob won't open car but if you can get in and hold key by steering wheel it will start any ideas on doors not opening or anything you can do with fob

[robbieross]

Hi George, one question if you don’t mind. Do you know if BMW have remote engine start here in the UK?? Know some markets do it but others don’t. Just ordered a new 2 series coupe and would be a great feature to get the car nicely heated up in the winter or cooled down in the summer before getting into it! 🙏

[BWTECH]

man, some people are so annoying in the comments. Thank you for this video, although probably not all are "hidden" features, it's great to have all the features in a neat video with explanations! Thank you!

[MyNameIsUnavailable]

Appreciation from Louisville Kentucky ❤

[rohdoug]

You did not mention the manual key can lock the booth/tailgate as well. There should be a lock in the center console. If you leave you car at the car wash and you have private stuff in the booth you can lock the booth and take the manual key. Bear in mind you have to leave the key fob. Also the shark fin on the roof is where the remote contact the car. So to get it open much quicker, point the fob towards the shark fin on top of the roof. 😉