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BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
The digital products and connected services from BMW ConnectedDrive offer you a wide range of useful functions. Smart and innovative, they make your life easier.
TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
BMW iDrive.
• Completely new interior experience with sensor technology and artificial intelligence
• Intuitive and natural interaction between driver and vehicle
Remote Software Upgrade.
• Keep your BMW up to date
• Software upgrades via My BMW App or the SIM card in your vehicle
• Easy activation of new functions and features over the air
My BMW App.
• Check vehicle status
• Send destination to car
• Remotely control the car
• Locate vehicle via smartphone
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
• Communicate with your BMW naturally
• Control the car's functions comfortably via voice command
• Find out everything about the vehicle and get to know your BMW better
Apple CarPlay©.
• Use your iPhone functions while driving
• Wireless and complete display of your iPhone content via vehicle displays
• Convenient access to apps such as Apple Music, iMessage, telephony, Siri, Apple Maps or selected third-party apps, e.g. Spotify or Google Maps in the car
ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS.
ON THE MOVE WITH SMART SUPPORT.
BMW DIGITAL KEY.
- Turn your smartphone into a digital key
- Lock and unlock your BMW and even start it without the physical key
- Create a BMW Digital Key via my BMW App and store it on a compatible iPhone
- Enjoy maximum comfort with the automatic unlocking and locking feature by BMW Digital Key Plus. This feature is only compatible with Apple devices
BMW Maps.
• Convenient navigation with easy destination entry
• Accurately predicted arrival times and extremely fast route calculation
• Connected Parking takes you to the next free parking space near your destination
• Navigation instructions in the camera image of the road on the Control Display thanks to Augmented View
FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
How does BMW ConnectedDrive work?
BMW ConnectedDrive comprises all digital services that intelligently connect the vehicle with the outside world. In addition to telematics services, these also include driver assistance systems, connections for mobile devices, as well as entertainment offerings and traffic services.
Prerequisites for using ConnectedDrive:
- Your vehicle has a permanently installed and active SIM card.
- You have a BMW ID.
- You have added your vehicle to your BMW ID.
Tip: Download the My BMW app to make the most of the services offered. With the app, you can, for example, plan your trips while on the road and send the destination to your BMW in advance.
You can find an overview of the services offered on the ConnectedDrive overview page.- Your vehicle has a permanently installed and active SIM card.
What is an active SIM card and what is it needed for?
In BMW vehicles from 2013, a SIM card is permanently installed and always active. This SIM card is the basic prerequisite for the use of ConnectedDrive as well as the fulfillment of legal requirements such as the legal emergency call.
For the provision of ConnectedDrive services such as BMW Intelligent Emergency Call, Concierge Service, Teleservice, etc., data is exchanged between the vehicle and BMW via the mobile network and processed at BMW for service provision.
For more detailed information on which data is involved in each individual case, please refer to the legal information on data protection.
If you do not want to use the ConnectedDrive offers, you can have your SIM card deactivated. Please contact your BMW dealer for this purpose.What do I need a BMW ID for and how can I use the BMW ID?
In addition to an active SIM card, you need a BMW ID to access all BMW ConnectedDrive services.
- Save your vehicles and configurations.
- Book and use ConnectedDrive services.
- Maintain your profile data.
After creating a BMW ID, you have the option to add your vehicle to your BMW ID and use the BMW ConnectedDrive range of services.- Save your vehicles and configurations.
How can I use the BMW ID in connection with my vehicle?
Requirements for adding your vehicle to your BMW ID are an active SIM card and a BMW ID (registration).
Adding the vehicle gives you the ability to view your vehicle in the My BMW app or My BMW portal and use digital services*, such as:- Check vehicle status
- Send destination to vehicle
- Find vehicle via smartphone
- BMW Digital Key
- and much more!
For more information on the individual services, use our information offer on the ConnectedDrive overview page.
*depending on the vehicle- Check vehicle status
In which countries is BMW ConnectedDrive available?
ConnectedDrive services are available in many countries around the world. Depending on the market, the range of services may vary from country to country. Depending on the region, you can also use the services across countries, e.g. within Europe.