BMW ConnectedDrive integrates your BMW's intelligent interfaces, your smartphone, and other technologies to keep you aware and in control of everything going on both in your vehicle and your day-to-day life.
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BMW ConnectedDrive
Control Your Car.
Wherever You Are.
AT HOME
Be in control before you head out.
The bridge between your BMW and your busy life is now stronger than ever. Control your schedule, monitor and manage your vehicle, and make travel plans—all from inside your home and with plenty of time to spare.
Time to Leave Notifications
You’ve already planned your day, and any driving you’ll need to do. Now just make sure you depart on time. ConnectedDrive syncs to your calendar and reminds you to leave on time.
Check Fuel / Charge Status
Know ahead of time if you’ll need to make a pit stop. Check in real time your car’s fuel status as well as several other diagnostic readings.
Amazon Echo and Alexa Integration
With the BMW Connected skill enabled, your Amazon Alexa-enabled device can be used to request information about upcoming trips or perform remote services on your BMW. Try saying “Alexa, ask BMW what time should I leave for my next trip?"
ON THE ROAD
Driving just got more personal.
An easy to navigate interface, fully responsive voice command, and state-of-the-art gesture control make your morning commute feel as exciting as a cross-country road trip.
- Find Your Way
- Listen In
- Stay On Schedule
“Take me to the airport.”
The BMW iDrive interface uses voice command and navigation to guide you to wherever you need to be, eliminating the need for—and the risk of—using your phone for directions while you drive.
“Play my road trip playlist.”
Many of the most popular music, podcast, and other entertainment apps are compatible with ConnectedDrive, so you can choose from a variety of things to listen to—including your own playlists and libraries.
“When is my next meeting?”
Life doesn’t wait while you’re on the road. By connecting your scheduling and organizational apps to your vehicle, you can stay aware of your life outside the driver’s seat.
Your favorite apps and playlists are along for the ride.
Audio books. Podcasts. Playlists. Radio. ConnectedDrive’s compatibility with many popular audio entertainment apps allows you to easily access your libraries, playlists, and stations as you would from home or your mobile device.
Assistance on Call
Driver and passenger safety doesn’t stop with seatbelts and airbags. BMW Assist eCall connects you with a response specialist who will speak with you to determine what help is needed.
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Wireless Charging
Cables be gone! With a wireless charging pocket right in your center console, your mobile device can power up while you’re on the road.
WiFi Hotspot
Connect almost anywhere, literally. With a Wifi Hotspot onboard, you can connect your devices through your car to work on emails, stream music and videos, and much more.
AT YOUR DESTINATION
Maintain control upon arrival.
On-Street Parking Information
No more driving around the blocks endlessly looking for a parking spot. ConnectedDrive uses navigation information, wireless connectivity, and complex algorithms to find and even predict vacant on-street parking spaces.
Remote 3D View
With BMW Connected and the Surround View camera system, you can access a real-time 3D view around your vehicle from your mobile device. Security and peace of mind no longer require a window.
Remote Services
Find your BMW in a crowded parking lot –or anywhere in town. With Remote Services, you can trigger your vehicle's horn and lights, or find it on a map, right from your phone.
“Did I lock the car?”
BMW Connected features Remote Lock and Unlock, giving you the ability to lock and unlock your vehicle from afar. Secure it if you’re feeling unsure, or save yourself an extra second in bad weather.
Ready to Connect?
Download the App
Download the BMW Connected app for iOS or Android to start connecting your digital accounts with your vehicle.
Check Availability
To check which ConnectedDrive features are available for your BMW, check the Service Availability Matrix.
Service Availability Matrix
Already a ConnectedDrive customer?
Access your My BMW ConnectedDrive account.
FEATURES
Onboard Connectivity
01 Navigation
01.1
On the Road
Voice Control Powered by the Cloud
The voice regonition system is optimized with cloud-powered off-board processing, so Natural Language Understanding lets you speak freely with phrases like, "I’m hungry for Italian," "Tune to Classic Rewind," “Find coffee shops nearby,” or even "What's my tire pressure?"
Over-the-Air Map Updates
Navigation maps are automatically updated through the vehicle’s embedded connection to the mobile network, so you can drive with confidence, no matter where you’re headed.
Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information (ARTTI)
Streamline your trip with live traffic information, including construction and accident alerts.
01.2
At Your Destination
ParkNow
Find, reserve, and pay for street or garage parking, right from the driver’s seat. You’ll even get turn-by-turn directions to your selected space.
On-Street Parking Information
Take the stress out of parking. With real-time analysis of on-street parking patterns, your BMW shows the probability of finding a space. Available in many major cities.
02 Convenience
02.1
Scheduling and Productivity
Wireless Charging
Conveniently charge your smarthphone with the Qi standard wireless charging feature.
Calendar Integration
Display your appointments and get arrive-on-time notifications right on your smartphone using the BMW Connected app.
Concierge Services
Speak to a live concierge 24 hours a day for help with directions, flight and movie times, restaurant recommendations, and more.
WiFi Hotspot
Connect your mobile devices to your onboard hotspot for LTE access on the go. A 3 month or 3GB trial is included.
03 Assistance
03.1
24/7 Assistance
BMW Assist eCall
Save critical time in an emergency with BMW Assist eCall™, which sends your location and other information to an on-call response specialist.
BMW TeleService
TeleService (Service Request) keeps you in the driver's seat, by transmitting your vehicle's status and service needs automatically or manually, upon your request, to BMW. Your BMW center can access the vehicle-related data and a BMW Service Advisor can then call you to schedule a convenient appointment.
BMW Roadside Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance offers support and expert advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You're protected in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico, and you're even covered if someone else is driving your BMW.
03.2
On the Road
Siri Eyes Free
Safely and easily summon Siri by pressing and holding the Voice Control button, then asking her to read or dictate messages, make a call, or select a playlist.
Nightvision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection
Infrared technology makes people and animals more visible at night. The system alerts you and will even pre-condition the brakes.
03.3
BMW Assist Service Notes
Service availability is determined by the model of the BMW vehicle and its model year or date of production.
Please contact BMW Assist™ Customer Care at 1-888-333-6118 or customercare@bmwassist.com, or visit your BMW center for additional program details.
- In order to recieve BMW Assist services, an Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) must be completed at your local BMW center andtransferred to the BMW Response Center.
- GPS and underlying wireless services must beavailable and functioning.
- Vehicle ignition must be turned on (except for Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery), battery charged and connected and vehicle’s electrical system operational.
- Due to wireless carrier coverage, services may be limited in certain geographical areas.
04 BMW Connected App
04.1
Arrive On Time
Destinations and Directions
The BMW Connected App lets you send addresses or points of interest from your smartphone directly to your BMW Navigation system. You can even share destinations from 3rd party apps, websites, texts, or calendars that use mapping software.
04.2
Control From Anywhere
Check Charge and Fuel Status
View your fuel level, battery charge, and remaining milage, all from the BMW Connected App.
Remote 3D View
Check on your vehicle in real-time from virtually any angle – ideal for monitoring or approaching your BMW in a dark or unfamiliar environment.
Preconditioning
Start warming or cooling your BMW i or iPerformance vehicle before your journey for a perfectly comfortable ride from start to finish.
04.3
Do More With Connected+
Share Live Trip Status
Easily share your location and arrival time with friends, family, and coworkers. Based on real-time traffic data, your recipients are automatically updated, so you can concentrate on the drive.
04.4
Amazon Echo and Alexa Integration
Remote Services
Use your Alexa-enabled device to make remote voice requests. The BMW Connected skill can lock your vehicle, check your remaining fuel, check if the sunroof is open, and more.
Journey Management
You can even ask your Alexa-enabled device for information about things like upcoming appointments or real-time traffic conditions.
Download the BMW Connected app for Android or iOS to start connecting your digital accounts with your vehicle.
Connecting with your BMW
05 Entertainment
05.1
Connect and Stream
Bluetooth audio streaming
Connect your smartphone and stream your favorite music service, podcast, or digital music files. You can even use steering wheel buttons to control the track and volume.
BMW Online
Get access to fuel prices, news, weather, and the latest stock indices — all on the Control Display inside your vehicle.
SiriusXM 1 Year All-Access Enjoy the freedom of over 150 commercial-free channels in your vehicle or through the app, including music, sports, news, talk, and comedy. With automatic Time Shift, you’ll never miss a beat. When you take a call on your paired Bluetooth phone, your BMW begins recording what you were listening to, so you can pick up right where you left off.
05.2
Compatible Apps
Amazon Music Explore curated playlists and stations, ad-free and with unlimited skips. Listen to Prime Music free with a membership or unlock more with Amazon Music Unlimited.
Audible Curator of audio entertainment, information, and educational programming on the Internet. Audible sells digital audiobooks, radio and TV programs, and audio versions of magazines and newspapers.
Glympse A fast, free, and simple way to share your location in real-time.
iHeartRadio Listen to music you love. Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeartRadio is easy to use and best of all, it's free.
Napster Formerly Rhapsody, Napster has over 40 million songs globally in every possible genre. Play as much music as you want on your computer, mobile or home audio system.
Pandora A music streaming and automated music recommendation service powered by the Music Genome Project.
Spotify A music, podcast, and video streaming service with a massive library of content.
Stitcher A customizable, on-demand Internet radio service that focuses on news and information radio and podcasts.
Tune-In Listen to your favorite programming for free, live and on-demand. With 100,000+ AM and FM radio stations, TuneIn has a variety of music, news, podcasts & sports radio for you to discover from all around the world.
06 Controls
06.1
Interact with your BMW
Head-Up Display
Inspired by the same technology found in aircraft cockpits, the Head-up Display displays relevant information such as speed, directions, driving assistance, entertainment, and other communications right on the windshield, just below the driver's line of sight.
iDrive
The latest iteration of BMW's iDrive system is the ultimate in flexibility and personal preference. A multi-input interface lets you speak instructions, tap or swipe a touchscreen, or even wave your commands with BMW Gesture Control.
Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster
A digital cockpit that presents a view tailored to your driving experience. It can display relevent information such as entertainment, navigation directions, message notifications, or the current speed limit.
07 Apple CarPlay
07.1
Everything you want from your iPhone right from the display
Connect wirelessly to get directions, listen to music, make calls, and send and receive messages with Siri and your BMW’s screen all in a way that lets you stay focused on the road.
Resources
Apple CarPlay Getting Started Guide PDF