This used to be called the Mini Connected App.
Anyway, I am unable to add my new 2022 Mini SE to this app.
I enter the VIN
The app seems to accept the VIN, and it says it sent a message to the car
But the car shows NO messages.

And one must receive a message in the car to sync the app with the car.

I've sent at least a dozen messages as follows:
I've tried with with a physical connection using a USB for my phone as well as Over the Air.
I disconnected my bluetooth (CarPlay), made no difference.
I deleted the app, plugged in the USB, then added the app again, made no difference.
I did all this both inside and outside my garage. Made no difference.

Ideas anyone?

I could be wrong, but I think one can use this app to lock and unlock the car, which is why I'm interested.

Thanks.
-KF

 

Did you get the access code from the car? My setup went fairly smooth, though it did take a few minutes for the car to show up correctly in the app.

 

And yeah, you can lock/unlock from the app as well as tell the HVAC to start conditioning the car, which is super nice when it's cold out.

 

I did not receive any access codes from the car. The car still says “No Messages”. :(
I’m glad to hear that your setup went smoothly. I wonder what is up with mine?

 

How is the cell reception where you are? I think the MINI Connected features use AT&T, though I could be wrong.

 

Cell phone service should be OK. I’ll try again from work tomorrow. Maybe that will make a difference.

 

I don't have any bright ideas. I will note that when I added mine, I hadn't yet set up the Bluetooth connection. Maybe try disconnecting from the car and resend?

I found this thread on a BMW site that sounds similar. Short version is you may need to return to the dealer. Bummer.

 

Hmm. Which thread??
Also, it didn't work at work either. I deleted my phone from CarPlay and it made no difference.

 

Shoot, sorry, I forgot to paste the link!

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1577583