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Just trying to thoroughly understand how this tech works since none of the dealers I have talked know these types of details to my satisfaction...
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He is correct: "In order to "start" the car, the digital key must be in the charging tray." In fact, the card must remain in the charging key while driving the X7. IMO it's really only useful for another member of the family who occasionally uses your car or for a valet. For everyday use, not so convenient. |
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So how many of you use the card key in your wallet, taking your card key/wallet out of your pocket to place it in the wireless charger? Is the convenience better than just keeping a key fob in your pocket?
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What about merely unlocking the doors? On the videos I've seen demonstrating either phone as key or the digital key card, they show the phone being placed ON the door handle. Is that necessary, or is it possible to unlock the doors without removing your phone or the key card from your pocket? (In other words, what's the range?) |
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As I mentioned above, it's not all that convenient to use so I gave it to me son who occasionally drives the X7. My wife and I use the FOB's.
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In other words, useless. I would have rather had the useless display key!
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Well, at least the card key appears to be a "no cost" option that comes with the X7 - I would not pay extra for it. I could not verify on the BMW build site, but I am assuming the card key comes with either the Premium or Executive packages, or maybe the Remote Start option. I would probably carry it in my wallet as a backup like a few others mentioned.
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My husband only uses the digital card key. Also the app to remote start and lock and unlock. Keeps the card key in his wallet and puts it on the Bluetooth charger no problems. Starts right up. Probably depends on the thickness of the wallet.
We keep a usb c cord in the arm rest to charge the phone which is much faster anyway. You could just leave your phone inside there until you get out. I think he finds it much more convenient to keep a card in his wallet then always have the key in his pocket. For women it's a little different because we carry purses and more crap. so the fob is nice when you just walk up to the car and it unlocks. Nothing else does that except the fob. (Or phone app if you want to count that but still have to dig for it) On another note. I do like the card as well because sometimes I will just carry a small coin purse with id and key card to go into the gym. It's much more convenient then a thick key. |
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