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      06-09-2018, 12:55 PM   #133
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Hey guys ,

Wondering how I can order one for my 2015 BMW i8?

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      08-08-2018, 12:59 AM   #134
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Ok, so, no I8's came with this key correct? For ex a 2016 I8, didn't come with this key, it's optional, correct?

Just got a 2016 I8 and it was missing the charging cord, but making sure this key wasn't supposed to come with it?
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      08-08-2018, 05:10 PM   #135
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Ok, so, no I8's came with this key correct? For ex a 2016 I8, didn't come with this key, it's optional, correct?

Just got a 2016 I8 and it was missing the charging cord, but making sure this key wasn't supposed to come with it?
No key for the U.S. market, not even for the 2019 cars (I have one). The press release that came out end of last year announcing the 2019 coupe and roadster indicated the display key would be standard, but apparantly that only applied to the European market.
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      08-08-2018, 05:12 PM   #136
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Ok, great, good to know. I was thinking they forgot to give me the key. So, if I find one used and buy it, it WILL WORK though.

Now, does the key do the same thing that the iphone app does? If you didn't know, you can connect your car to your phone.
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      08-08-2018, 05:25 PM   #137
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Ok, great, good to know. I was thinking they forgot to give me the key. So, if I find one used and buy it, it WILL WORK though.

Now, does the key do the same thing that the iphone app does? If you didn't know, you can connect your car to your phone.
The BMW Connected app actually has more functionality (e.g. ability to send destinations to the car, ability to show the current location of the car, sound horn, turn on lights, etc.). I've attached an image of the display key functions, which I got from the owners manual even though the key wasn't provided with my car.
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      08-14-2018, 09:05 AM   #138
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I think the technology overtook the display key. Its a beautifull thing and looks cool, but in reality you're better off with the free app
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      08-14-2018, 09:57 AM   #139
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I think the technology overtook the display key. Its a beautifull thing and looks cool, but in reality you're better off with the free app
Good point. I wonder if that key lets you MOVE THE CAR like it does for the 7 series.
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      08-15-2018, 04:49 PM   #140
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I think the technology overtook the display key. Its a beautifull thing and looks cool, but in reality you're better off with the free app
Depends.

The free app does more.

But this is an instant, direct connection to the car. So it works immediately, and also when my car is in the garage (from my house) and had no 3G signal.


So I can precondition my i8 in the garage with the DisplayKey, but the app never works.
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      08-20-2018, 09:50 AM   #141
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Depends.

The free app does more.

But this is an instant, direct connection to the car. So it works immediately, and also when my car is in the garage (from my house) and had no 3G signal.


So I can precondition my i8 in the garage with the DisplayKey, but the app never works.
Wow, that's surprising, the direct connection is as far as I know the usual 400mhz tech used in any bmw keyfob, ie not wild range.

My garage only has spotty 3g coverage but no keyfob range.

So the app can precond 9 out of 10 times.

Can you try what range you get from that key? is it the same range as the normal key?
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      08-20-2018, 01:15 PM   #142
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For anyone interested I just called my local dealer and was told that for my 2015 I would just have to stop in and show proof of ownership and the key would be $925 and arrive in 2-3 days.
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      08-20-2018, 04:39 PM   #143
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For anyone interested I just called my local dealer and was told that for my 2015 I would just have to stop in and show proof of ownership and the key would be $925 and arrive in 2-3 days.
Sine this is the SAME as the 7, which lets you move the car forward and reverse FROM THE KEY, could the i8 do this?
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      08-29-2018, 04:51 PM   #144
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Wow, that's surprising, the direct connection is as far as I know the usual 400mhz tech used in any bmw keyfob, ie not wild range.

My garage only has spotty 3g coverage but no keyfob range.

So the app can precond 9 out of 10 times.

Can you try what range you get from that key? is it the same range as the normal key?
It's a LOT further than the normal key. But the door lock/unlock uses the normal key signal, and range.

It works from pretty far depending on obstructions and interference. From anywhere in my house into my separate brick garage is fine.
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It's a LOT further than the normal key. But the door lock/unlock uses the normal key signal, and range.

It works from pretty far depending on obstructions and interference. From anywhere in my house into my separate brick garage is fine.
Thanks, very usefull. Must have gadgedt
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      09-28-2018, 12:47 PM   #146
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Possible for BMW i3

Hey all, this keyfob looks like a fun accessory to have, I definitely want it.

Any chance to make work on the i3. The i3 and i8 have similar underlying system, not mention same old key.

Any opinions?

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      09-28-2018, 01:50 PM   #147
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Yes will work on all i cars.
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      09-29-2018, 01:19 PM   #148
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Hey all, this keyfob looks like a fun accessory to have, I definitely want it.

Any chance to make work on the i3. The i3 and i8 have similar underlying system, not mention same old key.

Any opinions?
I have never heard of it working on an i3. Seriously doubt it will.
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      09-29-2018, 05:31 PM   #149
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So...can it move the car forward and backward? That would be awesome.
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      09-29-2018, 05:43 PM   #150
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So...can it move the car forward and backward? That would be awesome.
No the display key for i8 doesn’t allow movement of the car at all.
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      10-11-2018, 12:28 PM   #151
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Any chance to make work on the i3. The i3 and i8 have similar underlying system, not mention same old key.
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Yes will work on all i cars.
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I have never heard of it working on an i3. Seriously doubt it will.
I am also curious if anyone has successfully gotten this to work on an i3. RealOEM does not appear to show this is available for the i3. And since it's hard coded by VIN from the factory, I'm not BMW would even let you order it with an i3 VIN. Also wondering if someone has done this on an i3 if the i8 graphic is still there or if it changes to an i3 graphic.
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      10-14-2018, 02:14 PM   #152
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So...can it move the car forward and backward? That would be awesome.
i8 does not have the sensor capability to do this, so it will never happen.
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      01-21-2019, 05:35 AM   #153
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Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit the display key on a 2014 i8 or if it’s only 2015 and up?
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      02-06-2019, 02:41 PM   #154
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Question DisplayKey battery life

Has anyone got any official BMW info on the expected battery life of the DisplayKey?

Originally, mine was lasting over 2 months with light usage. Now it can go flat in 2 weeks even left unused.

I'm looking for stated specifications or something similar from BMW, that I can use to make a warranty claim.
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