[X5M50D]

Can someone tell me whether this is a standard option on the X7 which is located in the centre console cup holder area.
I’m not sure I have it but I’m not sure what to look for?
Be great to charge up my iPhone but the main question is if I don’t have it how do I charge up the digital screen key

[CGJ999]

Originally Posted by X5M50D

Can someone tell me whether this is a standard option on the X7 which is located in the centre console cup holder area.
I’m not sure I have it but I’m not sure what to look for?
Be great to charge up my iPhone but the main question is if I don’t have it how do I charge up the digital screen key

Hi. You should have wireless charging in your vehicle? Slide open the centre console. From memory there are the hot/cold cupholders. And a 12v socket. And then further forward there is a "tray". In your car this should be east to west orientation. Just lay your phone on that back of the phone downwards. If you don't see your phone charging on your infotainment screen. Just move the phone towards the engine a hair and you will see a blue light illuminate on the tray. You should then see your phone battery symbol charging in the main infotainment screen. Once connected I believe this uses the cars installed antenna to improve reception etc.
I have an iphone 11. With an Otterbox (Defender - i think) case (quite thick and protective but still allow wireless charging).

I think I read the other cars in the range without hot/cold cupholders. The tray is orientated North to South. But to the right handside of your UK vehicle. It was like that on a 30D I test drove.

I would take a photo but I'm away from the car for a few days.

[X5M50D]

I don’t have the heated/cool cup holders but Yes I have my slot north south closest to the steering wheel and on the left side is where the key card is located on a slightly raised panel.
However I believe there should be an illuminated blue light that confirms the phone is charging however not in mine
Also nothing showing up on the idrive?
I would of thought this was standard?

[Wild Blue]

Not being familiar with every international model, I do believe that every X7 does have the wireless charging tray, which is under the center console sliding tray as CGJ999 notes. Either horizontal or vertical.

I hadn't thought about the digital key card--I don't know if it can be "recharged", whether it has the capabilty to take inductive charging. But if so, that'd definitely be where you'd do it. If nothing else, that tray is where you put either your phone with the digital key, or the digital key card, to use them as the actual car key.

[CGJ999]

I removed the key card (credit card size?) as you don't need it in the car (from what I've found). If you have wireless charging there is a symbol on the tray. And a tiny rectangular LED.

I also thought it was standard. But maybe they have removed it now that the Display Key is not provided?

The 2020 X7 30D I test drove definitely had the wireless charging in the Nth/Sth config. No cupholders.

The temperate package (heated cup holders) was included with the Ultimate package when I spec'd the car.

Finally - Have you tried placing your phone on the tray and then closing the sliding cover? I saw a video a while back stating that this was how to engage the antenna etc. Though not convinced. Mine works fine with the cover open. And the blue light illuminates. And the infotainment screen shows the battery charging symbol and antenna reception.

I know you can retrofit the wireless QI chargers, but hardly the point. Should be standard on such a high end car.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by CGJ999

I removed the key card (credit card size?) as you don't need it in the car (from what I've found).

Correct--no need to always keep the key card inside the car. I keep mine in my wallet, in case I'm ever locked out of the car. With 2 keys, the key card, digital key on my phone, and the app, there's all sorts of backups to unlocking and/or operating the car.

Finally - Have you tried placing your phone on the tray and then closing the sliding cover? I saw a video a while back stating that this was how to engage the antenna etc. Though not convinced. Mine works fine with the cover open. And the blue light illuminates. And the infotainment screen shows the battery charging symbol and antenna reception.

Yeah, no difference in phone operation, whether the cover is open or closed. May want to leave it open since phones tend to get quite hot during charging.

[X5M50D]

Sorry guys I’ve realised that the wireless charging pad is the side where the key card was stored ��
So now I can charge my digital key.
Thanks for your help��

[cncmastr]

Just keep an eye on your phone, it gets HOT! when using the pad.

[JaTe]

Originally Posted by cncmastr

Just keep an eye on your phone, it gets HOT! when using the pad.

Yeah. Hot isn't good for battery longevity.

All built in wireless charging in cars I've seen don't work that well. I just plug in and call it a day lol

[X5M50D]

I’m going to use it mostly for my display key but I assume works fine with the IPhone 12 Pro?

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by X5M50D

I’m going to use it mostly for my display key but I assume works fine with the IPhone 12 Pro?

Yes, my iPhone 12 Pro Max with Otterbox Defender case fits perfectly in my charging tray. My tray is horizontal with heated/cooled cupholders.

[X5M50D]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Yes, my iPhone 12 Pro Max with Otterbox Defender case fits perfectly in my charging tray. My tray is horizontal with heated/cooled cupholders.

Thanks Wild Blue👍
I’ve just ordered the 12 pro max but my charging pad is vertical and should fit snuggly.
Can you tell me would the phone charge when the phone is in its leather case or do I need to have the phone free of any obstructions?

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by X5M50D

Thanks Wild Blue👍
I’ve just ordered the 12 pro max but my charging pad is vertical and should fit snuggly.
Can you tell me would the phone charge when the phone is in its leather case or do I need to have the phone free of any obstructions?

Leather should be fine. I don't have the problems that some others have had with their phones. Mine charges fine, even with the case on. It gets decently warm over time, but doesn't shut down or anything.