BMW has been making a big noise about the digitalisation of access to its vehicles, working with Apple and Google on cross-platform sharing. Previously users were not able to share access between platforms, only able to share via iMessage. but now

In the latest update, users can now pass keys to friends or family from the wallet via the “share” function already widely used in many apps.

Your digital key could be sent using WhatsApp for example. The receiver then adds the Digital Key to their wallet by clicking on the link. Apple AirDrop or Android Nearby can also be used. If a security code is asked for, the sender should do so by using a different medium, eg iMessage.

Once received on an iPhone, the recipient could even add it to his or her Apple Watch.

This new function is already on BMW’s with BMW Digital Key or BMW Digital Key Plus. Older cars might be able to use the feature once software is updated to “22-11” or later using the Remote Software Upgrade.

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ABOVE: Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) with BMW, Google, and Samsung – BMW Digital Key Sharing

Cross-platform sharing is available for the aforementioned iPhones and Google smartphones*, with models from Samsung soon to be able to take advantage also.

BMW is determined to continue the collaborative efforts with partners Apple, Google and Samsung under the umbrella of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). BMW is striving for these keys to be to be shared amongst all smartphone owners.

NOTE: Phones include Apple iPhone (running iOS 16.1 or later) or Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro (running Android 13 or later)

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