This Digital Key Fob Upgrade Changes Everything! - Works On Most BMWs (E90, F10, F30, A9X Supra)

The last time I was this excited for a BMW modification was the digital cluster. It was different, unique and not many people knew about it. Well, here we are again with another unique product that caught my eye. This time a key fob upgrade for most BMWs and the A90/A91 Toyota Supra. This digital key fob has to be the biggest flex for those that own it. Especially when most people have the boring generic (and sometimes damaged) key fobs that come with most of our BMWs. In this video I will showcase 3 different key fob upgrades you can do to your BMW with the help of Gates Innovations.
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[@VehicleVirals]

Full review video on the final version digital key fob is now live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPUqaJrq5WHpK8

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

That lag on the digital key is awful, like really bad. That alone is a deal breaker. Not sure why you didn't bring that up, but Ide guess they gave you those keys for free, so maybe a bit biased in that regards

[@camposjesus3725]

Because hes sponsored by them lol

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

@@camposjesus3725 Right, its a completely biased "opinion". I guarantee if he bought these keys and was doing a true review, this would literally be the first thing, and the most important thing he would be focusing on, and point out. Funny how people are sellouts, and dont do proper reviews when things are given to you to do a feature video on

[@onelramos.5180]

it’s a literal mini device not to mention how small it is it can barely fit any tech with potential they reduce the smoothness for battery life

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

@@onelramos.5180 For the price point its at, and the tech that we have today, theirs literally no reason for that kind of lag in a high end piece like this. That lag doesnt come from the battery, it comes from the computer aspect of the devise

[@Brian-jv8iy]

Same as with The lcd gauges, he’s just advertising those although it’s all very unpolished and not acceptable

[@J0k3r105]

Functionality wise it does less than the original digital key fob from bmw but looks a lot cooler than the key from the g30 :)

[@johnnychimpo7539]

As someone who’s always wanted stuff like this to be available, I wouldn’t purchase regardless of the price

[@noluvtv2523]

I have a 2003 bmw 330i. Tbh I plan on selling it but everytime I watch one of your vids I get inspired to keep it. Keep up the great work!💯

[@THEEXOTICBUILDS]

Sell it and save up for a f30

[@imestia7911]

Nope keep it those cars will become as legandary as supra be smart brother

[@Nankech]

E46 has a one-of-a-kind look (even the base model looks awesome and not that different from the M3 look). The squared rear-view mirrors are fire. Later BMW lines are way more "mainstream" and lack character imo. Keep it ;) I have a 320i (M54B22) and everytime I see it, I keep thinking E90 and F30 lines didn't age as well and look "meh" compared to their M3 versions (that don't look that awesome anyways).

[@FrozenSolidM5]

Interesting, really want to see all the F10 features, hopefully soon they let you free to go over them

[@95blkmax]

loving this upgrade dude!

[@DR-zc7rz]

Wow bro I really like that upgrade for the F10 key fob that’s a game changer. Def gonna look into it. Nice demonstration vid.

[@G_de_Coligny]

Fracking tool the key barely do anything. And the display is horrific.

[@lukyluciano7524]

The minimalist key fob on site seems pretty cool... assuming it works the same way as the digital key card.

[@M3_86]

Love that supra key bc it’s so small. That’s why i like the old e90 key lol

[@YeomanDesign]

Awesome video, really want to do this on my M3 👌

[@alaeleam3791]

Thax much respect. Imma try this today.

[@0oKeZo0]

I have a key cover for my F30 key which everyone seems to love but this I'm super pumped for!

[@ibefast]

my m3 has comfort access but its nice to have a little "key holder" for when you don't want to hold the key in your pocket. Only thing keeping me from buying this key upgrade is losing that feature, even though I have comfort access. I really hope you are right and gates is making an adaptor for the key insert, I would buy in a heartbeat!!

[@anix9549]

Yeah comfort access is the shit in my G80. Just wish we had the ability to open the trunk with our foot when i'm carrying tons of stuff.

[@MrPrime300]

E9x do have a panic button..u have to hold the trunk button for 3-5seconds

[@marcoxtv6854]

Only if equipped with alarm

[@silverarrowgaming1077]

@@marcoxtv6854 where there e9x cars that weren’t equipped with an alarm?

[@xantor_]

@@silverarrowgaming1077 yes. Easily detectable if you open the hood and there's no sensor on the right of the Cowl or if there's no red blinking light in the rear view mirror

[@Minto107]

@@silverarrowgaming1077 most euro E9x have no alarm

[@benpierre1617]

Great video

[@jmmyjimmy106]

I know BMW's don't normally have a dedicated panic button but I'm fairly certain I've set off a panic mode by holding the trunk button. Normally you hold the trunk button for 1-2 seconds or so and release and the trunk will open but if you continue to hold the trunk button is should set the alarm off. Granted I believe if it's a lower cost BMW like a 328i without options they wouldn't come standard with the alarm system(absolutely ridiculous).

[@edyu21]

You are correct for e60 you can just hold the trunk button down for panic. In fact, some key fob covers actually have the trunk button in red to indicate the fact.

[@terrogz2159]

that cold start nastyy 😭 🔥my neighbors wud hate me

[@ninjastriker0137]

nice video bro

[@jvillazl2.055]

Cries in german..🇩🇪 I have an e92 and that key looks sick

[@NHILLproductions]

Thanks. I like the digital key, but like you, I’m not sure about the durability if (and when) the fob is dropped. Not just will it break, will it scratch too. I’m aiming more for the F85 X5 M key upgrade for my F10.

[@deeharper1364]

If i have it, i'll probably use it for backup. It's not gonna be my everyday key.

[@MegatronTheGod]

I want the adapter to give me comfort access. Do they sell that separately?

[@MrTacoma]

to' panic' the E90 press and hold trunk button on key

[@pooljunkie85]

“One thing that’s with us the most” and yet it’s one thing that’s likely going to stay in our pocket 90% of the time since most modern BMW come with the comfort access anyway

[@MasterofNRG]

I was really excited about a different key fob until i saw it. I do have comfort access on ky E99. Key points of failure for me: - Button that does nothing - can't replace the battery yourself?! The digital key would be the most interesting. Would be nice if they came with a leather pouch to protect the key.

[@Carterprobinson]

almost all BMW keys you cant replace the battery yourself.

[@xantor_]

@@Carterprobinson bro what. It's literally just a battery on Comfort access E9x keys and E6x

[@mcxr811]

@@Carterprobinson yeah but the e9x comfort key has a user replaceable battery

[@Carterprobinson]

@@mcxr811 @XANTOR I didn’t know that that’s actually nice my e46 and e39 I had to replace and it was a b**** needed a whole new key for $100 and it took months to find one for the e39

[@gameonyolo1]

That supra key was ok, but I feel like they should J make the buttons super small just in case it's needed.

[@mraaaaaaa]

Too many drawbacks to consider getting one. What's the point of having a 'cool' keyfob, if it has less functionality than the OEM unit? Many of the models you can't even use if you don't have the comfort access functionality. Then you can't fit an E chassis key blade in there so if anything happens to the comfort access or the battery goes flat, you can't get in at all. Not to mention the panic button that doesn't do anything! And the F chassis keyfob is a gimmick imho, a laggy touchscreen that does the same stuff but slower than the buttons on its side...

[@thaddeuschrzanowski4666]

Outrageously expensive but digital key fob seems to work well. No lag, that I can really notice

[@usmanfarooq96]

You must be blind if you can’t notice the lag

[@randyonbass1]

This seems like a good company to support; and the fact that they take 5% of your purchase and donate it to help feed the hungry in America (where $1 provides 10 meals) says a lot.

[@sohanpereira2984]

Oh thats nice. When did he mention that?

[@randyonbass1]

@@sohanpereira2984 Hi he didn't. I saw it when I went to their web page.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

They’re a reseller of Chinese products at an inflated margin, that’s not even competitive but just ripping you off. Not sure how it’s good to support, when you can get the product for 20-40 euro from china

[@AlmightyEye]

Company Rep has entered the chat.

[@ww_zooted_nyc]

15:00 he got a dutch ready to roll

[@three05.09]

Damn that’s nice 😬

[@luckettmaurice98]

What about for a e36 ? that’s my baby!! & I want to get a new key fob w/ the convertible button for the fob too. I’ve seen them but idk if it’s been done.

[@-NFiN8-]

I've owned 2 e92s both with comfort access, and occasionally (maybe 1-2 out of 10 starts) both would not start without inserting the key. Have you had that issue before or after the upgrade? If so, how did you fix it?

[@monacoathlete2755]

Hey congrats on your channel growing nicely! 335K subs! 👍👍👍

[@bananraggett4114]

I bet that Supra key fob has a good personality

[@brandonmelikian8842]

What machine was used to program the new keys? Or are they just new shells with the same electronics from the previous key?

[@socommaster]

They need to add the remote start option for people who have eurostart remote starts for the f10 so you dont have to click it 3 times

[@Brandon-ev2zh]

Knowing how many times I drop my keys, these are too nice for me

[@zaidendnerd1263]

I heard that some company's do ppf on it

[@aleksandermodawski8022]

I'm wondering if that's possible to add this Panic function into the car?

[@noah1239]

The digital key looks cool but in my opinion it is more of a gimmick than a feature. You need to charge it regularly, it can break quite easily for a key, it is really buggy and makes everything more complicated without adding any features

[@NCF80M3]

Gimmick? It’s a key… what you want it to do? Tie your shoes?

[@noah1239]

@@NCF80M3 dude have you read my comment. I especially said I don’t want a key with features like that. I prefer a key that does nothing but opening and closing your car

[@rickithacker]

There is already a solution to non comfort access e9x. You an code the car to start without the key in the dash. So can just unlock with fob get in and start the car

[@Supercar_Street_Racing]

Also the ID4 cluster absolutely does not fit properly. I did the exact cuts on my air vents and I had to butcher my car to even get it withing one half an inch from the screws. Had several other people message me with the same problem. There's absolutely no way that thing fits. Not to mention it has massive bugs that they aren't fixing. Battery drain issues, beeps like crazy when your fuel light comes on. And not just once. Every time you reach a certain speed it beeps about low fuel. Cruise control indicator is way off. They haven't released firmware since December. Forget about support. If I were you I'd stop selling that product..

[@Brian-jv8iy]

Yeah, it’s terrible and overpriced. Company making tractor clusters suddenly went into performance car market with a BMW canbus and ecus which are to difficult for them to comprehend.

[@Supercar_Street_Racing]

@@Brian-jv8iy I promise you I cut the template and was at least 2 inches away from the factory holes. Then I literally cut almost my entire vent out and it was still 1/4 inch away from the holes. I had to cut the gauge cluster mounts completely off and it's still not right.

[@destroyer6867]

Yeah, that digital fob will be for my e63

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

Dude u got that digital fob and u had to COMPROMISE this video just means these key fobs are not worth it if u don’t get full functionality I won’t be getting one any time soon because these guys don’t know what their doing

[@TriNguyen-co6ju]

Its called a beta process. Lets see you make a key like that and see if it can be better than Gates Innovations if you say they don’t know what they’re doing. When you purchase that key, you agree not to disclose any information until official release, like apple employees testing out the next gen iphone. Nothing wrong with doing so.

[@wanderingmallu]

…… here, you can have them and use it as you please.

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

And to all that replied with hate I know it’s a beta but still a compromise and remember bmw drivers use this finger when u use you blinkers 🖕

[@TriNguyen-co6ju]

@@Deadpoolmasterchief weak ass reply for getting called out

[@Supercar_Street_Racing]

@@TriNguyen-co6ju $275 beta process?

[@user-qn9ow2sg4i]

I keep my headlights on auto so they generally stay on after turning off/exiting the vehicle, but turn off once I lock the BMW with the key fob. Now, my key fob will not lock the BMW till the lights turn off. Any idea what cause this?

[@teddymarshall352]

Hey what wheels do you have on the m5?

[@joselowe3379]

Would it work on the 2013 528i ? If so may I have the link please

[@cosmopolitanranks3996]

does that BMW key fob at 13:20 work in E92 ?

[@johnjameson6113]

The fsckelmayer has big muscles

[@PK_GlobalTravels]

How do I figure out what frequency my key uses?

[@Theaquaplex]

IF This works for the G-Series (2019 530 IX)...I am getting it

[@milli2x383]

I need this asap

[@bobbyjones2293]

I make keys, the first Beamer not using the original key if the battery on the remote dies or the remote is damaged you wont be able to start bc the key can’t fit into the slot. That’s the failsafe

[@illwil1005]

Can you change the battery yourself?

[@MattHawk5.0]

even if you have comfort access on e9x what if the fob dies? you cant put that new key in the old style key insert that the e9x's have.

[@MattHawk5.0]

obviously you can get a new battery but until then youre sol. believe ill stick with the original key. and not to mention if your car battery is dead then you wont be able to get in the car at all. cause you would need to manually unlock it and put a new battery in the car. and without the old key you will really be shit out of luck and wont be able to get in the car without breaking a window.

[@KStatus7]

Is there an upgrade key fob for the E64?

[@mrmarciuss]

This keyfob changes everything! Wow, so can it change my mpg? Can it change my unsprung mass? Can it change the type of blinker fluid that I need to use??? It must, cuz it changes everything

[@ajchappelle4247]

Does that, or do they make one for 650li 2013 BMW?

[@handyward7559]

could not be bothered fafing around with that ..... modern keys you never have to take them out of your pocket ... brilliant

[@hysensulmataj6358]

Wow 👌😍❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@KS-hq3ci]

isn't it the exact same one as the one found by the name of yrcarkit, but with a 200$ soldering service?

[@danielplasencia7271]

Do you still like the digital one a month later? Seems less practical overall.

[@joeyn3590]

Will this work on the f8X m4?

[@Kevin-ep6kx]

Glad I have both fobs. Definitely sending one in and I can keep driving my E90 :) Edit: Theyre sold out

[@VehicleVirals]

They're not sold out?

[@Kevin-ep6kx]

@@VehicleVirals Ah right, its cause I selected "No" on the options

[@charlieboylol527]

Can I get one for my 2009 X5 ,I’m in the uk thanks

[@jonathanchefski3120]

So basically they’re only replacing with a new style case?? Is that why the original stops working??

[@KinG-Me87-LoE]

Do they have anything for 2012 E70

[@SlawcioD]

13:10 this is #shutupandtakemymoney item ;)

[@sirslickrock]

Here I am in Germany with a new US spec G20 but no remote starter…and it’s governed at 130Mph/210Kph… Any ideas once my warranty is up?

[@lukyluciano7524]

Give it back! Maybe? My G42 from canada has remote and have hit 265 with more to go...lol....

[@jmsterdam]

Cant you kick below the rear bumper like the bmw comfort opening of the rear?

[@VehicleVirals]

Nope

[@MistaaFrosty]

on my m4 you can

[@patrathill13]

The Supra key is fine. Two inches is more than enough, almost too much. Right guys? It’s not small at all

[@Coxlong.]

And I bet it has a great personality to

[@patrathill13]

@@Coxlong. yeah it looks fun and sweet, a real people pleaser. Personality is important in a key fob haha

[@Akac3sh]

The e90 key could have def been better that box ass key just doesn’t match how pretty the e90 is

[@eccomz]

e90's do have panic button. Its the trunk button pressed for over a few seconds.

[@haimsley]

Is this available in Dubai?

[@thaigers]

How you promote something and they didn't release yet?

[@marceldekort9864]

Anything for e65??

[@mickhenley-marshall8465]

We’re do you get them from

[@scarface16134]

I program these keys waaayyy less then others charge all it is, is soldering the case to a key circuit board

[@moolmannkosi3985]

2010 E90 alas wont work with the std key fob as it needs insertion - sad that one -

[@avreypietila6960]

If my vehicle is equipped with comfort access but I lost the comfort access key can this be a solution to regain comfort access?

[@armon_mo3996]

Yes except youll need a key thats already programmed to the car to send off to them. They cannot program a key without your old one first.

[@sethsalberg3678]

@@armon_mo3996 My guess is that they are not programming anything. Just swapping in the PCB board from you original key into the new case. That's why your original key comes back non functioning. Not worth the cost

[@markpereira4276]

Yo I didn’t get a jet tag in my shirt order in the 24hrs u said u would give it😭 anyway I could get that?

[@VehicleVirals]

That's strange. Shoot a message on IG

[@10Contente]

I have a bmw E93…its possible this sistem in my car?

[@lPolishPandal]

i think the option of doing this and the company who created these FOBs is Genius. but honestly pointless to upgrade.

[@Amg_Trini]

To bad that they don’t have this for Benz owners

[@cameronstewart7551]

Does this work on the bmw e46

[@bengan0825]

Will it work on 2017 bmw x3

[@LUIZ.527]

Bring more vídeos with M5 F10.

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

No please? Did your Mom teach you manners?

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

Do u have a key upgrade for the F15 X5 ?

[@VehicleVirals]

All of them work for that car.

[@miguelvega2746]

how to configure that digital key with the factory key

[@superstarsfastcars]

I don’t understand what people are bitching about?? That key fob is fire 🔥! The 7 series digital fob is way too big and the standby time sucks!! This one say 60+ days standby. And new tech takes time to release!! Lord forbid you all buy it and it has issues. Then people will really will be bitching!! The Tesla Cyber truck is still not available 😏. Good video man.. tell ya boys to hurry up and get that key finished. 😆.

[@VehicleVirals]

Well it's available right now 😅

[@superstarsfastcars]

@@VehicleVirals nice how do you get one?

[@VehicleVirals]

@@superstarsfastcars Link in the description.

[@berniecoles2337]

So glad I read the comments first. Shite then and best stick with the original.👍

[@BassFraud]

If anyone has an E90 without comfort access like myself. Friendly reminder there are ways to retrofit comfort access 🙂

[@adrianleblanc3389]

I’ve been trying to research this with not much luck, do you need a dealer to code the key?

[@christianr.137]

@@adrianleblanc3389 fr bro my car is equipped with almost everything M sport, cold weather package, rear curtain, etc. except comfort access lmfao

[@2012summr]

I heard the process of doing so is long, expensive, and overall not worth it unless theres an easier way i don't know about?

[@SGTxD00mixHDx]

but does it make the car any better or faster?

[@itzjuztwillie6346]

They need one for the e46

[@nodayzoff5902]

The e46 don’t have comfort access so it would pointless for a e46!

[@itzjuztwillie6346]

@@nodayzoff5902 I’m not wanting anything to fancy something just a bit more modern and more user friendly. Right now both of my key batteries are dead but in order to change the battery from my understanding you have to basically break they key in order to change them.

[@christopherjz]

so I have to press a physical button to turn on the key before I can press a digital button to open/lock the car door instead of just pressing a physical open/lock button? makes sense

[@beigefox6579]

Did you not see the same video we all saw 🤷‍♂️. The first thing he did was press all the physical buttons that locks and unlocks the car before proceeding to digital screen with more options

[@christopherjz]

@@beigefox6579 I saw the video were he demonstrated the physical buttons, then turned on the digital display, with a physical button, and used the on screen buttons to do the exact same thing the physical buttons did.

[@joseguerrero8078]

Ah come on man!

[@WestIndian0000]

Assuming i can’t upgrade for the e90 that needs the fob in the hole 😢

[@e60_guy40]

They can’t show other functions because the problem is other pages have Nissan GTR picture . Because i am already selling this keyfob , you can’t use all functions every model has its own function

[@kasonova305]

Is there any company that does this for Audi

[@nandoaldi__]

ur car so cool bro, im from indonesia wanna bought this car. but, i have some problem of my family. we bankrut and merintis again from zero to hero.

[@frankydavila320]

Do anybody please tell me if this fob works with my Z 4 2020