Remote locking with "My BMW" app

rob175 · 07-23-2021, 11:41 AM

Today, I noticed that when I use the "My BMW" app to remotely lock my 2020 X3 the red alarm light, on the rear view mirror, which normally blinks when my car is locked....does NOT blink. However, IF I lock the car using the key FOB, while standing near the car, the red alarm light will begin blinking. Shouldn't the alarm system be activated no matter if the car is locked by using the app or by using the key FOB?

Does this happen to other owners? Is this normal?

The BMW Genius, I called, had no answers and directed me to take it into the dealer.

Any thoughts?

MusicDriver · 07-23-2021, 12:51 PM

I also noticed that the mirrors did not fold in, when using the app. I was notified of these issues on this forum.

rob175 · 07-23-2021, 01:04 PM

Well....mirrors folding would be nice too, but I think activating the alarm system is more important. I think the alarm system should be activated ANYTIME the car is locked, no matter what method is used. Locked is locked and the alarm should be activated!

titomi · 07-23-2021, 01:29 PM

My thoughts exactly. Mine works the same way. Normal? No. By design? Yes. Sadly.

MusicDriver · 07-23-2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rob175

Well....mirrors folding would be nice too, but I think activating the alarm system is more important. I think the alarm system should be activated ANYTIME the car is locked, no matter what method is used. Locked is locked and the alarm should be activated!

I agree, I was only adding another missing piece.

M40i4me · 07-23-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicDriver

I also noticed that the mirrors did not fold in, when using the app. I was notified of these issues on this forum.

Yep, my X5 folds the mirrors, but the X3 doesn’t?

JRH · 07-23-2021, 05:53 PM

My F10 had the same issue, no alarm when remote locking with the app.

Coi · 07-23-2021, 08:35 PM

Should be pretty easy to test if the alarm is activated. Park your X3, leave a window down, and don't lock it. Step out and lock it from your phone with the app. Then reach through the open window and open a door with the inside handle. Alarm should go off.

Easier to test it yourself in an empty parking lot than to go to the dealer. Or go test it in the dealer's parking lot.

freshxdough · 07-24-2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Coi

Should be pretty easy to test if the alarm is activated. Park your X3, leave a window down, and don't lock it. Step out and lock it from your phone with the app. Then reach through the open window and open a door with the inside handle. Alarm should go off.

Easier to test it yourself in an empty parking lot than to go to the dealer. Or go test it in the dealer's parking lot.

I would also get this to check the alarm.

rob175 · 07-24-2021, 09:38 AM

Post the test results......my guess is the alarm will not be activated.

AlteBMW · 07-24-2021, 01:11 PM

The alarm can be on without the clown nise blinking. Without the blinking red light the interior and motion sensors are off. This is to allow locking when on a ferry - or with a dog inside (weather permitting).

titomi · 07-24-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlteBMW

The alarm can be on without the clown nise blinking. Without the blinking red light the interior and motion sensors are off. This is to allow locking when on a ferry - or with a dog inside (weather permitting).

If I'm not mistaken, even in that case the light is blinking

AlteBMW · 07-24-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by titomi

If I'm not mistaken, even in that case the light is blinking

No, nonblinking means the motion and interior sensors are off. Just went through that on a ferry ride.

rob175 · 07-25-2021, 11:24 AM

Still doesn't explain WHY it would be designed or "mis-designed" to do that.

When would someone want the car locked, BUT NOT fully alarmed inside and out?.......my guess is the app is just not functioning correctly and needs fixing.

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rob175 Major 688 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Remote locking with "My BMW" app Today, I noticed that when I use the "My BMW" app to remotely lock my 2020 X3 the red alarm light, on the rear view mirror, which normally blinks when my car is locked....does NOT blink. However, IF I lock the car using the key FOB, while standing near the car, the red alarm light will begin blinking. Shouldn't the alarm system be activated no matter if the car is locked by using the app or by using the key FOB? Does this happen to other owners? Is this normal? The BMW Genius, I called, had no answers and directed me to take it into the dealer. Any thoughts?
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MusicDriver Enlisted Member 16 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW X3 40i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M3 40i [0.00]	I also noticed that the mirrors did not fold in, when using the app. I was notified of these issues on this forum. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i
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rob175 Major 688 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Well....mirrors folding would be nice too, but I think activating the alarm system is more important. I think the alarm system should be activated ANYTIME the car is locked, no matter what method is used. Locked is locked and the alarm should be activated!
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titomi Colonel 926 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: X3 G01 30i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: EU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 G01 [0.00]	My thoughts exactly. Mine works the same way. Normal? No. By design? Yes. Sadly. __________________ '18 G01 X3 xDrive 30i xLine, Sophisto grey, Vernasca Mocha, Adaptive
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JRH Enlisted Member 8 Rep 46 Posts Drives: X3 G01 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My F10 had the same issue, no alarm when remote locking with the app.
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Coi First Lieutenant 289 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 21 X3 M40i, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cal iTrader: (0)	Should be pretty easy to test if the alarm is activated. Park your X3, leave a window down, and don't lock it. Step out and lock it from your phone with the app. Then reach through the open window and open a door with the inside handle. Alarm should go off. Easier to test it yourself in an empty parking lot than to go to the dealer. Or go test it in the dealer's parking lot.
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rob175 Major 688 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Post the test results......my guess is the alarm will not be activated.
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rob175 Major 688 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xiDrive30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Still doesn't explain WHY it would be designed or "mis-designed" to do that. When would someone want the car locked, BUT NOT fully alarmed inside and out?.......my guess is the app is just not functioning correctly and needs fixing.
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