[morellomax]

Anyone else in the UK with the Display Key option: how many "normal" keys did you get ? I think you're supposed to get 2, but I only received 1.

TIA

[Shakespere]

Originally Posted by morellomax

Anyone else in the UK with the Display Key option: how many "normal" keys did you get ? I think you're supposed to get 2, but I only received 1.

TIA

I received two in addition to display key

[AP]

same for me so you should have 3 in total.

[morellomax]

Thanks - delivery driver swore blind it was just one of each. Dealers, huh ?

[AP]

there are also 3 profiles in the idrive and you can copy the settings betwen them as well using a usb drive if you wish.

[morellomax]

Hi AP, that would make sense wouldn't it: 3 profiles, 3 keys. I've already exported my current profile to a USB as I'm paranoid about the car losing settings on switching between keys, based on complaints on a thread I think I've seen on here ?

[manilae90]

Display key, 2 normal keys and some kind of metal key (like the ones inside the plastic cases before)

[BiGFather]

I got display key, 2 normal and one physical metal key

[morellomax]

Having read the manual, this seems right:
- all cars get 2 normal remote keys with physical keys integrated in them;
- cars with tech pack/display key option also get 1 display key and 1 separate physical key.

So, to summarise the features of the display key:
- it's stupidly big;
- it's stupidly expensive to replace;
- it's stupidly designed, so a physical key can't be integrated into it;
- it has less functionality than the BMW Connected app (which is free as long as you've got remote services).

I wonder how much mine would fetch on ebay ?!

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by morellomax

Having read the manual, this seems right:
- all cars get 2 normal remote keys with physical keys integrated in them;
- cars with tech pack/display key option also get 1 display key and 1 separate physical key.

So, to summarise the features of the display key:
- it's stupidly big;
- it's stupidly expensive to replace;
- it's stupidly designed, so a physical key can't be integrated into it;
- it has less functionality than the BMW Connected app (which is free as long as you've got remote services).

I wonder how much mine would fetch on ebay ?!

Well it is not that big really and it is faster to check with a display key whether you had locked your car or not whilst about to leave a big car park than using the app. Those of us with mild OCD regarding above would appreciate this. It has prevented endless returns to the car to be double sure 'it is really locked'

[mness]

You should get it from the dealer quickly before you have to pay for it yourself.

[morellomax]

Hi Babaikram,

Tell me about that OCD

To be honest though, I actually find the app pretty easy and quick to use and (i) I always have the phone with me anyway (ii) the app will give me current vehicle status wherever I am in the world whereas the display key can only get the vehicle's status when it's within range.

[matbl]

I agree that the display key is stupidly big.
Would never have ordered it standalone and it's currently in a drawer while I decide if I'm going to use it at all.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by morellomax

Hi Babaikram,

Tell me about that OCD

To be honest though, I actually find the app pretty easy and quick to use and (i) I always have the phone with me anyway (ii) the app will give me current vehicle status wherever I am in the world whereas the display key can only get the vehicle's status when it's within range.

Why do BMW keep giving us 'first world' problems?

[Nivarox]

It's not that big depending on your perspective , for me that's not that big .
I already posted these images , it can get lost into the lighter's pocket if it's deep enough or can get out of the pocket
I can fit it in my blue jeans along with 2 other smart phones

[phoenixbmwlife]

I received two normal keys, one display key and one security key. 4 total.

[morellomax]

Thanks. Dealer has now found and sent on to me the extra normal key and the security key

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by morellomax

Hi AP, that would make sense wouldn't it: 3 profiles, 3 keys. I've already exported my current profile to a USB as I'm paranoid about the car losing settings on switching between keys, based on complaints on a thread I think I've seen on here ?

Plus guest profile.

[Ryno 27]

who's the chumlee with pants on the ground???