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Can I still use Digital Key if my smartphone has no power, no cellular connection or is in airplane mode or low battery mode?

Depending on why your smartphone is powered down, the availability of MINI Digital Key varies. Each model smartphone device has a safety feature allowing users to unlock/lock/start the vehicle without having to first unlock their smartphone, for up to 5 hours after the device has run out of battery or has a depleted battery.

 

The device terms are:

  • iPhone: Express Mode (enabled by default)
    • Please note: This feature is not available for Apple Watch users 
  • Google Pixel: Lock Screen (enabled by default)
  • Samsung Galaxy: Security Required Authentication (disabled by default)

 

If these settings are manually changed or you have manually turned off your device, Digital Key will not work.

 

Airplane mode, Low battery mode, and cellular connection do not affect Digital Key operation. 

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