Digital key plus missing

Geekea · 03-28-2025, 06:23 AM

Hello guys!
I just got the G42 2025 yesterday and I'm very happy with the car.
I spent some time getting familiar with the dashboard and there are things that appear to be missing.

I have the comfort and tech packs
idrive has been update to the lastest version 8.5
I have a galaxy s24+ with UWB
(which is listed as compatible here)
The BMW app appears to be up to date as well

But when I go to vehicle configuration in the app, all I see is "BMW Digital Key" instead of "Digital Key Plus"

I've restarted the phone but no success...
Am I missing something?
Has anyone faced the same issue before?

Scrutineer · 03-28-2025, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Geekea

Hello guys!
I just got the G42 2025 yesterday and I'm very happy with the car.
I spent some time getting familiar with the dashboard and there are things that appear to be missing.

I have the comfort and tech packs
idrive has been update to the lastest version 8.5
I have a galaxy s24+ with UWB
(which is listed as compatible here)
The BMW app appears to be up to date as well

But when I go to vehicle configuration in the app, all I see is "BMW Digital Key" instead of "Digital Key Plus"

I've restarted the phone but no success...
Am I missing something?
Has anyone faced the same issue before?

Congrats on your G42. This is the G87 forum, FYI. For what it’s worth, I’ve understood that the G87 is Digital Key, but not Digital Key Plus.

DomMuc · 03-28-2025, 09:24 AM

there is no Digital Key Plus for G87/G42.. only Digital Key.... only cars with new keyfob are working with Digital Key Plus

Geekea · 03-28-2025, 09:57 AM

Hey!
Thanks for helping me.
I'm sorry I posted in the wrong section, I missed the category name.
If an admin/mod could move the post that would be very cool.

Regarding the issue, I've found this page from BMW saying the car is compatible:
https://www.bmwoffremont.com/research/digital-key.htm

DomMuc · 03-28-2025, 01:08 PM

looks like they forgot to add Grand in front of coupe (F74)- there is Digital Key Plus availiable

Geekea · 03-28-2025, 01:21 PM

Thanks Dom
Indeed there seems to be a mistake on that page.
I've checked my fob and I think I don't have the newest version.
I'll just have to keep carrying it with me then.

Now my next mission is figuring out why I don't see the alexa app on idrive despite setting it up on my phone

03-28-2025, 06:23 AM	#1
Geekea Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW G42 2025 Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	Digital key plus missing Hello guys! I just got the G42 2025 yesterday and I'm very happy with the car. I spent some time getting familiar with the dashboard and there are things that appear to be missing. I have the comfort and tech packs idrive has been update to the lastest version 8.5 I have a galaxy s24+ with UWB (which is listed as compatible here) The BMW app appears to be up to date as well But when I go to vehicle configuration in the app, all I see is "BMW Digital Key" instead of "Digital Key Plus" I've restarted the phone but no success... Am I missing something? Has anyone faced the same issue before?
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03-28-2025, 09:24 AM	#3
DomMuc Lieutenant 745 Rep 597 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	there is no Digital Key Plus for G87/G42.. only Digital Key.... only cars with new keyfob are working with Digital Key Plus
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03-28-2025, 09:57 AM	#4
Geekea Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW G42 2025 Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	Hey! Thanks for helping me. I'm sorry I posted in the wrong section, I missed the category name. If an admin/mod could move the post that would be very cool. Regarding the issue, I've found this page from BMW saying the car is compatible: https://www.bmwoffremont.com/research/digital-key.htm
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DomMuc Lieutenant 745 Rep 597 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	looks like they forgot to add Grand in front of coupe (F74)- there is Digital Key Plus availiable
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03-28-2025, 01:21 PM	#6
Geekea Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW G42 2025 Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks Dom Indeed there seems to be a mistake on that page. I've checked my fob and I think I don't have the newest version. I'll just have to keep carrying it with me then. Now my next mission is figuring out why I don't see the alexa app on idrive despite setting it up on my phone
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