The 2025 BMW i7 supports Digital Key Plus, enabling passive access and START/STOP operation after an eligible device is paired through the My BMW App.
Check that your vehicle has it.
BMW's 2025 matrix lists Digital Key Plus for the i7 from model year 2023. Comfort Access, an eligible UWB device, a mapped BMW ID, a vehicle data connection and supported Wallet software are required.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 i7 eDrive50 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), 2025 i7 eDrive50 Sedan (20 inch Wheels), 2025 i7 eDrive50 Sedan (21 inch Wheels), 2025 i7 xDrive60 Sedan (19 inch wheels), 2025 i7 xDrive60 Sedan (20 inch wheels), 2025 i7 xDrive60 Sedan (21inch wheels), 2025 i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels), 2025 i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels)
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Published availability and qualifications
BMW's 2025 matrix lists Digital Key Plus for the i7 from model year 2023. Comfort Access, an eligible UWB device, a mapped BMW ID, a vehicle data connection and supported Wallet software are required.
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.
- 01
Link the i7 to the primary BMW ID in the My BMW App and confirm the phone supports UWB Digital Key Plus.
- 02
Bring both physical keys into the parked i7 and keep the vehicle switched off.
- 03
In the My BMW App, select Vehicle, Digital Key and Set up your Digital Key.
- 04
Complete every prompt shown on the phone and the i7 control display.
- 05
Confirm the key is stored in the phone Wallet, then test passive unlock and press START/STOP with the phone inside.
Important limits
- Supported phones, watches and software versions can change; confirm current compatibility before relying on the digital key.
- A long parked period can require touching the door handle even though normal Digital Key Plus entry is passive.
- Retain a physical key as backup until lock, unlock and drive-ready operation have all been tested.
Quick checks.
- ✓If pairing will not start, verify that both physical keys are present, the i7 is off and the primary BMW ID phone is being used.
- ✓If passive access fails, check the Wallet's passive-entry setting, Bluetooth and the installed digital key, then reboot the phone.
- ✓If the car is asleep, press the exterior trunk button to wake it before trying access again.
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BMW USA FAQ — Set Up BMW Digital Key Plus
Relevant section or page: Digital Key Plus — primary device pairing. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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