Depending on the country, model and equipment of your MINI with MINI Operating System 9 and your smartphone or smartwatch model, you can lock or unlock and start your MINI with the MINI Digital Key Plus.
If your country and your mobile device support the "ultra-wideband" (UWB) mobile standard, your MINI will unlock automatically when you approach it. Additional comfort functions are available on your smartphone or smartwatch when you are close to the vehicle. To start the engine, your mobile device just needs to be in the passenger area. If your country or your mobile device does not support the "ultra-wideband" (UWB) mobile standard, data is transmitted via the "Near Field Communication" (NFC) mobile standard. You then need to hold your smartphone or smartwatch against the door handle to unlock the vehicle and place it in the smartphone tray to start the engine.
To activate automatic driver recognition, select the following on the MINI Interaction Unit: "MINI ID" (profile icon in the status field at the top right) > "Settings" > "Driver recognition". Follow the instructions and select the desired physical key or a smartphone for the MINI Digital Key Plus.
More information can be found in the MINI App and in the following articles:
With which MINI models can I use MINI Digital Key Plus?
In which countries can I use MINI Digital Key Plus?
With which mobile devices can I use MINI Digital Key Plus?