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Voice control system

›[...] Station ...‹, for example Classic Radio sta‐

tion.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Operating requirements

On the Control Display set a language that is also

supported by the voice control system, so that

the vehicle can identify spoken commands.

To select the language, see page 55.

Saying voice commands

Principle

Activating the voice control

system

The voice control system enables most of the

functions shown in the Control Display to be op‐

erated by spoken commands. The system pro‐

vides spoken announcements to assist you with

input.

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the acoustic signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol on the Control Display

shows that the voice control system is

active.

General

▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐

hicle is stationary can only be operated via

the voice control system to a limited extent.

It is possible that no further spoken commands

are available. In this case, switch to iDrive to op‐

erate the function.

▷ The system has a special microphone on the

driver's side.

Switching off the voice control

system

▷ ›...‹ indicates commands for the voice control

system in the Owner's Handbook.

▷ Commands and numbers should be spoken

fluently, with the usual emphasis and at a nor‐

mal volume and speed.

Press the button on the steering wheel

or say ›Cancel‹.

▷ Always say the commands in the language of

the voice control system.

Using the voice control system

on the smartphone

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

operated via voice control.

▷ When selecting the radio station, use the

customary pronunciation of the station name

as it is displayed on the Control Display.

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This requires voice control to be activated on the

smartphone.

▷ To have help on the current menu read

aloud: ›Help‹.

1.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

An example: calling up

sound settings

Voice control on the smartphone is activated.

The commands for the menu items are spoken

exactly as they are selected using the Controller.

2.

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio

output.

If it was not possible to activate voice control, the

list of Bluetooth devices appears on the Control

Display.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Sound‹

Possible commands

General

Settings

Most of the menu items on the Control Display

can be said as commands.

Selecting the speech dialogue

You can select whether the system uses the

standard dialogue or the short variant.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

Some list entries, for example telephone book

entries, can also be selected using the voice

control system. When doing this, say the list en‐

tries exactly as they are shown in the relevant list.

If the short variant is selected, the system an‐

nouncements are played in shortened form.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Displaying possible commands

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

The following is displayed in the upper area of

the Control Display:

▷ Some of the possible commands for the cur‐

rent menu.

4. "Voice control:"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷ Some of the possible commands from other

menus.

Activating voice recognition via

server

Voice recognition via server enables use of the

dictation function, allows destinations to be en‐

tered using natural speech and improves the

quality of voice recognition. For use, data are

sent to a service provider and stored locally

there.

▷ Voice recognition status.

▷

Encrypted connection unavailable.

Help with the voice control

system

▷ To have information about the voice control

system read aloud: ›General information on

voice control‹.

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Via iDrive:

Information for emergency

calls

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

The voice control system should not be used for

emergency calls. Under stress, a person's

speech and voice pitch can change. This could

unnecessarily delay connection of your call.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Speaking during voice output

Instead, use the SOS button, see page 292, lo‐

cated near the rear-view mirror.

It is possible to answer while the voice control

system is querying your previous spoken instruc‐

tion. The function can be deactivated if the quer‐

ies are frequently cancelled inadvertently, for ex‐

ample due to background noise or people

speaking.

System limits

▷ Doors, windows and the Glass Roof should

be kept closed to avoid noise interference.

Via iDrive:

▷ Avoid background noise in the vehicle while

you are speaking.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Speaking during voice output"

Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

Selecting the language

Principle

Alexa is a digital assistant from Amazon. Amazon

Alexa Car Integration enables Alexa to be used in

the vehicle.

The language to be used for voice control and

system announcements can be selected.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

General

2. "iDrive settings"

Some of Alexa's functions may only work to a

limited extent in the vehicle to ensure they do not

create a safety risk when driving.

3. If applicable, "Language"

4. "Language:"

5. Select the desired language.

Operating requirements

▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration acquired via

the ConnectedDrive Store.

Adjusting the volume

▷ The same ConnectedDrive account is used

in the vehicle as in the BMW Connected app.

Turn the volume knob during the spoken instruc‐

tions until the desired volume is obtained.

▷ Vehicle is linked in the BMW Connected app.

▷ The volume setting is retained even if you

change the volume of other audio sources.

▷ Amazon account and BMW account are

linked in the BMW Connected app.

▷ The volume setting is saved for the current

driver profile.

▷ Bluetooth connection or USB connection be‐

tween vehicle and mobile device is active.

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Activation in the BMW

Connected app

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the

BMW Connected app.

Follow the instructions in the app.

Activation in the vehicle

Authorisation to use Amazon Alexa Car Integra‐

tion needs to be provided before the start of

each journey.

1. Authorising Amazon Alexa Car Integration:

▷ Pair the mobile device with the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

▷ Select a driver profile, see page 80.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the acoustic signal.

4. Say the activation word "Alexa" and the re‐

quired command.

Information about the active function appears

on the Control Display.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, stop the vehicle

and restart the engine.

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