BMW Online Services and Connectivity

The digital products and connected services from BMW ConnectedDrive unlock a world of ease with a comprehensive range of useful functions.

With innovation and intelligence, they transform every journey into an immersive experience.

(BMW ConnectedDrive Services and feature availability is dependent on the model, specification, and market. Not all features are available for all models.)

TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.

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    My App.

    • New interface design with intuitive user guidance and smart functions

    • Monitor your vehicle status from a distance

    • Send your desired destination to the car ahead of time

    • Find the precise location of your BMW via your smartphone

    • Remotely lock, unlock and control your car

    iDrive.

    • Fully integrated user experience in an ultra-intuitive modern design

    • Refreshed interior experience with sensor technology and artificial intelligence

    • Intuitive and natural dialogue between driver and vehicle

    Intelligent Personal Assistant.

    • Your own personal assistant wherever you go

    • Naturally communicate with your BMW

    • Control the car's functions with vocal commands

    • Learn all there is to know about your driving machine

    Vehicle Apps.

    • News, weather and more – on demand from the touchscreen Central Information Display inside your BMW.


    Personal SIM Reader.

    • Link your vehicle to your mobile network, optimizing your network and hotspot connections.


    ON THE MOVE WITH SMART SUPPORT.

    BMW DIGITAL KEY.

    • Transform your compatible smartphone into a digital key
    • Lock, unlock, and start your BMW without the need for a physical key
    • Create a BMW Digital Key via My BMW App and store it on a compatible iPhone or Android device.
    • Authorise up to five people to access your BMW
    • Bring your interior to the temperature you want, even if you are somewhere completely different, with the Remote Engine Start Feature.
    • 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.

    • Up-to-date convenience with easy destination entry
    • Precise predictions of arrival times and rapid dynamic route calculation
    • Locate the best free parking near your destination with Connected Parking
    • Navigation instructions appear in the camera image of the road on the Control Display with Augmented View
    • Real Time Traffic Information keeps an eye on the current traffic situation for you at all times, so you no longer need to worry about traffic jams on your journey.

    ON THE GO UPDATES AND SAFETY.

    Remote Software Upgrade.

    • Decide when and where to update your vehicle software entirely over-the-air for stress-free convenience with Remote Software Upgrade.
    • Once your BMW is connected to the internet via your vehicle’s SIM card, you’ll be able to download and install the latest upgrade packages hassle-free.
    • Receive automatic notifications whenever an upgrade is available in both your My BMW app and your vehicle.
    • With Remote Software Upgrade, you receive free quality improvements over-the-air. You could also receive new functions or functional improvements free of charge, if and when available, depending on the country, vehicle model, equipment and vehicle condition.

    eCall.

    • If an accident sets off a trigger like airbags or belt tensioners, an emergency call is activated automatically. The emergency call can also be triggered manually via the SOS button in the vehicle if, for example, you need to assist other road users. Please check with your dealer for more information.

    ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR FAVOURITE APPS.

    Android AutoTM.

    • Use your smartphone functions comfortably and safely on the road
    • Seamless access to your preferred music, media or messaging apps
    • Wireless integration of Android AutoTM into the driver’s cockpit
    • Interaction with Google Assistant via voice control in your BMW

    Apple CarPlay©.

    • Use your iPhone functions comfortably and safely while driving
    • Wireless integration of your iPhone content via the car 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

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