A 2025 BMW 7 Series with factory Parking Assistant Professional and an active Digital Key Plus can be parked from outside the car while the driver remains within 19 feet.
Check that your vehicle has it.
BMW's 2025 matrix lists Parking Assistant Professional for the 7 Series from model year 2023. Remote operation requires the factory system, Comfort Access, active Digital Key Plus on a compatible UWB phone, current My BMW App, Bluetooth and a distance of no more than 19 feet (6 m).
- Required equipment / service
- factory Parking Assistant Professional, Comfort Access and Digital Key Plus
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Published availability and qualifications
BMW's 2025 matrix lists Parking Assistant Professional for the 7 Series from model year 2023. Remote operation requires the factory system, Comfort Access, active Digital Key Plus on a compatible UWB phone, current My BMW App, Bluetooth and a distance of no more than 19 feet (6 m).
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.
Step by step.
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Drive slowly past the intended space and press the parking-assistance button to open Parking View.
- 02
Select the offered parking space and maneuver on the control display.
- 03
Press the brake, engage the parking brake and select Parking with My BMW App.
- 04
Exit the car, open the My BMW App and select Remote Control Parking, then choose the maneuver and direction.
- 05
Tilt the phone forward and backward until the confirmation slider reaches its target.
- 06
Press and continuously hold the blue parking button while watching the entire area; release it immediately to stop.
- 07
When the app reports the final position, tap Finish, switch off the vehicle and lock it.
Important limits
- The driver remains responsible for traffic, obstacles and immediate intervention throughout the automated maneuver.
- Remote Control Parking is not established merely by having a basic rear camera or standard Parking Assistant.
- Phone compatibility, app permissions and the individual vehicle's software level can affect availability.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Parking with My BMW App is missing, verify factory Parking Assistant Professional and an active Digital Key Plus for the VIN.
- ✓If the app disconnects, move within 19 feet, enable Bluetooth and reopen Remote Control Parking.
- ✓Clean the cameras and ultrasonic sensors and pass the space again slowly if no suitable maneuver is offered.
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BMW USA FAQ — Use Remote Control Parking
Relevant section or page: Remote Control Parking — My BMW App maneuver. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
View 2 supporting references
- Official resourceBMW USA FAQ — Remote Parking Requirements ↗
- Official specs2025 BMW ConnectedDrive Service Availability Matrix ↗
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