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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and options

Using the voice activation

system

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This icon indicates that the voice control

system is active.

Concept

No other commands may be available. In this

case, operate the function via iDrive.

Most functions displayed on the Control Display

can be operated by voice commands via the

voice activation system. The system supports

you with announcements during input.

Terminating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

General information

Possible commands

▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐

hicle is stationary can only be operated via

the voice activation system to a limited ex‐

tent.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

spoken as commands.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

You can also select list entries such as phone list

entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐

spective list.

Functional requirements

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐

ported by the voice activation system. To set

the language, refer to page 45.

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

voice activation system.

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▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Example: going to the sound settings

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

Speaking during voice output

It is possible to answer during inquiries of the

voice activation system. The function can be de‐

activated if inquiries are often undesirably inter‐

rupted, for instance due to background noise or

conversations in the vehicle.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Via iDrive:

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Help on the voice activation system

4. "Speaking during voice output"

▷ ›General information on voice control‹: have

information on the operating principle of the

voice activation system read out loud.

Online speech processing

▷ ›Help‹: have help for the current menu read

out loud.

Online speech processing provides a dictation

function, a natural method of destinations input

and improves the quality of voice recognition. To

use the functions, data is transmitted to a service

provider via an encrypted connection and stored

locally there.

Information for Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate

an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,

the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can

unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 252,

close to the interior mirror.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Settings

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

Setting the voice control

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

The short version of the voice control plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Via iDrive:

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General information

Some of the functions are limited in the vehicle

to prevent any impairment of safety while driving.

System limits

▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead

to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and

glass sunroof closed.

Functional requirements

▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear

seat bench can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

▷ Connected Voice Services purchased via

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷ Same ConnectedDrive account used in the

vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Major language dialects can cause problems

with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud

and clear.

▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Third-party account and BMW account are

linked in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Smartphone connected to the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

Using the voice activation

system of the smartphone

Activation in the BMW Connected

app

Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW

Connected app.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice control.

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

Follow the instructions in the app.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Activation in the vehicle

An authorization for the use of the voice assistant

is required every time before starting a trip.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

1. Authorizing voice assistants from third-party

providers:

Release the button.

▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle

via Bluetooth.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

▷ Selects appropriate driver profile, refer to

page 74.

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

Voice assistants from third-

party providers

4. Say the specific activation word of the third-

party provider and the desired command.

Information about the active function is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Concept

Some third-party providers provide digital voice

assistants. Supported voice assistants can be

used in the vehicle.

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Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine

and start the engine again.

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