Quick answer

The 2025 BMW X7 supports Digital Key Plus with Comfort Access, allowing passive lock and unlock and START/STOP operation from an eligible phone or watch.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

BMW's 2025 matrix lists Digital Key Plus for X7 from model year 2023. Comfort Access, automatic transmission, a compatible UWB device, mobile connection and mapped BMW ID are required.

Required equipment / service
Comfort Access (Option 322)
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • Comfort Access (Option 322)
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

BMW's 2025 matrix lists Digital Key Plus for X7 from model year 2023. Comfort Access, automatic transmission, a compatible UWB device, mobile connection and mapped BMW ID are required.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Digital key & access orientation diagram for BMW X7
Digital key & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Add the X7 to the primary BMW ID in the My BMW App and verify the device supports UWB Digital Key Plus.

  2. 02

    Bring both physical keys inside the parked X7 and keep its engine off.

  3. 03

    Open the My BMW App and select Vehicle, Digital Key, then Set up your Digital Key.

  4. 04

    Follow the prompts on both the phone and the control display until the key is stored in the Wallet.

  5. 05

    With a physical key still available, test approach unlocking, departure locking and START/STOP.

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Important limits

  • Supported device models and software versions must satisfy BMW's current compatibility requirements.
  • After an extended parked period, touching the door handle may be necessary to wake and unlock the X7.
  • Keep at least one physical key outside the vehicle as a recovery option.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If pairing is unavailable, verify the X7's Comfort Access equipment and the phone's UWB support.
  • ✓If passive entry stops, check Wallet passive-entry permissions, Bluetooth and the installed key, then reboot the device.
  • ✓Press the exterior trunk button to wake a deeply sleeping vehicle before retrying.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

BMW USA FAQ — Set Up BMW Digital Key Plus

Relevant section or page: Digital Key Plus — pairing requirements. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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