My BMW remote app to the rescue

BuckarooVT90 · 05-05-2013, 09:54 AM

before it was just a nice option and an entertaining way to show off the tech to the family... when would I really ever use it...

Well the wife picked me up from Hertz so she had her key and I didn't... we went downtown to the local Strawberry festival and walked around... so we got a couple of kettle corn bags and headed back to the car... put them in the trunk... then the wife says.... wait lets open a bag of popcorn and enjoy it fresh on the way home... she tosses her purse in the trunk and grabs one of the bags... and so I just close the trunk... then... 'wait my keys are in there'.... too late...

really why isn't there a sensor that detects a key fob locked in the trunk? My Miata would automatically reopen the trunk when it detected key in the trunk... same for our Infiniti... wth...

so there we stood embarrassed as there were some people asking if we were leaving our primo spot in the garage... and thoughts of the location of MY key left at home and who we could get to go to our has to get it.... then the wife reminds me... 'you have that app on your iphone..' DUH!!!

entered my PIN... swiped my finger to UNLOCK the car... 60secs later... BEEP she was unlocked... and we were back on the road...GENIUS!!

Crazykoh · 05-05-2013, 10:22 AM

Nice save. I keep forgetting my pw for that app. The comfort access keys have the feature you want though. Many times they have automatically reopened my trunk when I've tossed my bag in with the keys inside.

BuckarooVT90 · 05-05-2013, 10:35 AM

that's the thing... I DO have comfort access...

jparnes1 · 05-05-2013, 11:09 AM

You can always call BMW assist to have them open you door by satellite.

SgtGigglebox · 05-05-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckarooVT90

that's the thing... I DO have comfort access...

Did you try to open the trunk after it was closed? Or the side doors?

I think ive leveraged both of those to get the car open in the past. Definitely worked when they were in the trunk.

BuckarooVT90 · 05-05-2013, 09:05 PM

Yes tried both doors and trunk several times... Glad I kept my iPhone in my pocket!

SgtGigglebox · 05-05-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckarooVT90

Yes tried both doors and trunk several times... Glad I kept my iPhone in my pocket!

mpbruin108 · 05-05-2013, 09:52 PM

that is odd..when i put my key in my bag and throw my bag in my trunk..my trunk won't lock. That is until I take my key out. I wonder why mine is different.

Mick70 · 05-06-2013, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mpbruin108

that is odd..when i put my key in my bag and throw my bag in my trunk..my trunk won't lock. That is until I take my key out. I wonder why mine is different.

Same here. TO should bring his car in - with comfort access, there are antennas in the passenger area and in the trunk to recognize keys left in the car in order to prevent locking the car without having a key outside.

Best regards

Mick

BuckarooVT90 · 05-06-2013, 05:37 AM

I'll do some experimentation when I get a few minutes of free time this week...

rezok · 05-06-2013, 04:07 PM

Thats interesting. I once threw my jacket in the boot (trunk) and with the key locked inside, couldn't unlock it.

Luckily was only 20 minutes from home, but it was a fun exercise - and no, I couldn't unlock the boot with the key inside....stayed locked...and obviously the doors wouldnt open either...

What is this app you speak of?

SgtGigglebox · 05-06-2013, 04:53 PM

Here's the ios version:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=mybmw

The android version is harder to find, but Im looking for it now.

SgtGigglebox · 05-06-2013, 04:59 PM

Android Version:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...+Remote&page=2

You'll have to go through that post to install if you're in the US. Theres a downloadable .apk in there somewhere.

BMWZ4RIDER · 05-06-2013, 07:21 PM

SgtGigglebox- Thanx for the info on the BMW Remote app.
I do not have an active BMW Assist account, however.
Can used 2009 vehicle qualify for BMW Assist?
Does anyone know the cost?
Any other info would be great.

SgtGigglebox · 05-07-2013, 12:07 AM

As far as I know, vehicles as far back as the mid 2000s could do it. From what ive read, you can set it all up simply by pressing the SOS button in the car. Someone on the other end can guide you through the process.

05-05-2013, 09:54 AM	#1
BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	My BMW remote app to the rescue before it was just a nice option and an entertaining way to show off the tech to the family... when would I really ever use it... Well the wife picked me up from Hertz so she had her key and I didn't... we went downtown to the local Strawberry festival and walked around... so we got a couple of kettle corn bags and headed back to the car... put them in the trunk... then the wife says.... wait lets open a bag of popcorn and enjoy it fresh on the way home... she tosses her purse in the trunk and grabs one of the bags... and so I just close the trunk... then... 'wait my keys are in there'.... too late... really why isn't there a sensor that detects a key fob locked in the trunk? My Miata would automatically reopen the trunk when it detected key in the trunk... same for our Infiniti... wth... so there we stood embarrassed as there were some people asking if we were leaving our primo spot in the garage... and thoughts of the location of MY key left at home and who we could get to go to our has to get it.... then the wife reminds me... 'you have that app on your iphone..' DUH!!! entered my PIN... swiped my finger to UNLOCK the car... 60secs later... BEEP she was unlocked... and we were back on the road...GENIUS!!
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Crazykoh First Lieutenant 92 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW [0.00]	Nice save. I keep forgetting my pw for that app. The comfort access keys have the feature you want though. Many times they have automatically reopened my trunk when I've tossed my bag in with the keys inside. __________________ 2018 F80 M3, Mineral White, Full Sakhir Orange, ZCP 2015 F15 X5 35i, Mineral Silver, Terra Dakota (Retired) 2012 E89 Z4 35i, Deep Sea Blue, Walnut Kansas (Retired)
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	that's the thing... I DO have comfort access...
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	You can always call BMW assist to have them open you door by satellite. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	Yes tried both doors and trunk several times... Glad I kept my iPhone in my pocket!
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	I'll do some experimentation when I get a few minutes of free time this week...
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rezok Private 11 Rep 62 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0d 2018 / M2 G87 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thats interesting. I once threw my jacket in the boot (trunk) and with the key locked inside, couldn't unlock it. Luckily was only 20 minutes from home, but it was a fun exercise - and no, I couldn't unlock the boot with the key inside....stayed locked...and obviously the doors wouldnt open either... What is this app you speak of?
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SgtGigglebox Lieutenant 100 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '13 Atacama 35is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington D.C. Area iTrader: (0)	Here's the ios version: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=mybmw The android version is harder to find, but Im looking for it now.
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SgtGigglebox Lieutenant 100 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '13 Atacama 35is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington D.C. Area iTrader: (0)	Android Version: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...+Remote&page=2 You'll have to go through that post to install if you're in the US. Theres a downloadable .apk in there somewhere.
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BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 68 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	SgtGigglebox- Thanx for the info on the BMW Remote app. I do not have an active BMW Assist account, however. Can used 2009 vehicle qualify for BMW Assist? Does anyone know the cost? Any other info would be great. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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SgtGigglebox Lieutenant 100 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '13 Atacama 35is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington D.C. Area iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, vehicles as far back as the mid 2000s could do it. From what ive read, you can set it all up simply by pressing the SOS button in the car. Someone on the other end can guide you through the process.
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