G6 / Keys & locking

How to enable automatic phone-key locking and unlocking on an XPENG G6

When a G6 unlocks from the app but does not respond as you approach or leave, check whether automatic phone-key operation is enabled. Authorization and automatic access settings are different parts of the setup.

3 min readReviewed 27 October 2026

2025XOS V5.8.0; match the installed softwareInternational English LHD manual; local specification must match

CHECK YOUR CARXPENG G6 · 2025 English LHD international manual · XOS V5.8.0 · equipment dependent

Checked on 27 October 2026 against XPENG’s 2025 English LHD G6 manual for XOS V5.8.0, printed pages 190–191, 193. Chinese-market owner reports identify the question; they do not establish a common defect, a guaranteed fix, or matching export equipment. Stop if your car’s controls differ.

THE QUICK ANSWER

With the Bluetooth phone key already activated, enable Automatic unlocking and locking in the XPENG app. Keep the app running with the permissions specified for your phone, then verify the car actually locks before leaving.

Before you start

Keep a physical key outside the vehicle during setup. Ensure the phone’s battery is healthy, Bluetooth is enabled, and doors, bonnet and tailgate can close fully. Test in a clear parking area rather than assuming a crowded garage is a reliable signal test.

Enable and test automatic operation

1Confirm the key is activeOpen Digital Key in the XPENG app and confirm that your Bluetooth key is available and connected. Do not pair it through the music-device list.
2Enable automatic operationUse the app’s Automatic unlocking and locking switch described in this manual. Match the current app prompts if the layout has changed.
3Allow background accessFor Android, check Bluetooth, autostart and background operation. For iOS, check the documented location and Background App Refresh permissions.
4Test the complete cycleClose every door and cover, walk away with the phone and observe the lock confirmation. Return and test unlocking with the backup key still available.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Check the result

Confirm that the lock indication appears every time. An enabled switch is not proof that a particular departure locked the vehicle. If operation remains intermittent, reopen the app and run Key Check instead of repeatedly deleting keys.

Chinese owner report — anecdotal context

A domestic G6 owner described automatic connection behaviour changing after family access was added. That individual account does not establish that authorization causes the problem on international cars. Report dated 2023-12-18; domestic-market anecdote.

Common questions

Can battery-saving mode matter?+

Yes. The manual lists a low phone battery and power-saving mode among conditions affecting automatic key operation.

Can I leave without checking the lock?+

Verify that the car has locked. Automatic operation can be affected by permissions, signal obstruction or an incompletely closed door.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Operating steps are checked against manufacturer documentation; Chinese owner discussions are labelled as anecdotal reports. They identify questions, not the prevalence or cause of a fault. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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