The BMW Group has introduced that it’s now attainable to share a BMW Digital Key between platforms, particularly iPhone and Android units. Which means keys can solely be shared through Apple iMessage, so solely iPhones can be used as a Digital Key. Characteristic first rolled out in 2021 BMW 5 Series.

With the system’s up to date performance, sharing a BMW Digital Key may be accomplished by merely sending a hyperlink through e mail, textual content message or chat service (corresponding to WhatsApp). The hyperlink will also be shared through Apple AirDrop or Android Close by Share. BMW says the customer does not want a selected app or perhaps a BMW ID to reap the benefits of the Digital Key. Nonetheless, iPhone customers have an added benefit; As soon as a hyperlink is acquired and activated on an iPhone, it will also be added to an Apple Watch.