Bluetooth key

[Naveen]

I have activated the key on my phone. Does this mean that if I were to lose my fob I would still be able to drive the car until I get my new fob?

 

[dennerik5]

you should first try the digital key. Keep your fob home or in a protected shielded bag. My experience with the digital key is not good. Can open the car. But can not “start” driving. Got message “key not found”

 

[Naveen]

Thank you I will do that.

 

[siteguru]

I find I get the "key not found" message, but as soon as I press the brake pedal it all kicks into life.

 

[Naveen]

Aah.....I'll keep you updated

 

[dennerik5]

I find I get the "key not found" message, but as soon as I press the brake pedal it all kicks into life.

Thanks for the tip

 

[Diggsy]

I find I get the "key not found" message, but as soon as I press the brake pedal it all kicks into life.

I’d imagine this is the expected behaviour as the physical key likely doesn’t use Bluetooth to communicate with the car

 

[dennerik5]

I’d imagine this is the expected behaviour as the physical key likely doesn’t use Bluetooth to communicate with the car

It could be the wright behaviour, with the message "key fob not found"

 

[wandle MG4]

I used to be able to open the car and drive away with only the Bluetooth key. Now I can only open the car.

The software is clearly flakey so best to consider the Bluetooth key as a useful gimmick rather than a reliable alternative key.

 

[siteguru]

Agreed ... it works for me, yet I have the SE SR so it isn't even supposed to - that's supposed to be a Trophy-only feature.