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Entering letters and numbers

BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant

Input

1. If necessary, tap the

display.

icon or control

Principle

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that enables natural voice

operation of various vehicle functions. The

Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate

the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions

and automating habits.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

Deleting an entry

Icon Function

Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.

General information

Press and hold the icon: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-

able depending on national-market version.

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The system includes special microphones

on the driver side and the front passenger

side.

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the con-

trol display.

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Say the commands and numbers fluently

as well as with normal volume, emphasis,

and speed.

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-

ken.

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin-

gers.

Functional requirements

▷

Display menu.

Tap once.

A language that is supported by the Per-

sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which an entry exists can

be displayed in a text box.

Setting the system language, refer to

page 62.

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Always say commands in the configured

system language.

For the full range of functions, you must acti-

vate, configure, or purchase the following func-

tions:

1. Tap the letter in front of the list.

A letter box is displayed.

2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.

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Online speech processing, refer to

page 62.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

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For all settings under

Data protection, refer to page 70.

Activation word, refer to page 60.

BMW ID or a driver profile.

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Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the

ConnectedDrive Store.

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Wake word"

Suggestions, refer to page 62.

7. ""Hello BMW""

Activating the voice control system

Personal activation word

General information

There are various methods for activating the

voice control feature:

In addition to the preset activation word, a

personal activation word can be set up with

an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-

sonal activation word can also be changed or

deleted.

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Press the button on the steering

wheel briefly.

The activation word should consist of multiple

syllables to ensure good recognition.

The microphone on the driver's side is ac-

tive.

›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary

for the activation word and does not need to

be spoken.

Speaking the activation word.

The microphones on the driver's or front

passenger's side are active with the follow-

ing voice control, depending on where the

activation word was spoken.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Wake word"

Then say the command. The activation word

and the command can be spoken without

pause in one sentence.

Microphone button on steering wheel

7. "Personal wake word"

8. "Set"

1.

Press button briefly.

9. "Start recording"

2. Say the command.

Activation word

General information

Activation word from third-party providers

Depending on national-market version, some

third-party providers offer digital voice assis-

tants, e.g., Amazon Alexa.

To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-

nected via Apple CarPlay.

Saying the activation word will start the Per-

sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-

tens.

Supported voice assistants can be used with a

connected smartphone in the vehicle.

Preset activation word

The activation word from connected third-

party providers can be used in addition to your

preset or personal activation word from BMW.

›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can

be activated and deactivated.

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

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4. "Voice control"

Sample commands

5. "Additional speech assistants"

6. Select the desired setting.

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›Call John Smith‹

›Drive me to JFK airport‹

›Play a classical music station‹

›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹

›Activate the climate control‹

›Increase the ACC distance‹

›Sport mode‹

Canceling voice control

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel again.

▷

›Cancel‹

Additional example commands can be dis-

played on the control display.

Slide the Controller to the right or left.

Press the Controller.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Possible commands

3. "Personal Assistant"

4. "Help"

General information

Commands can be used to give instructions

or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant

providing assistance.

5. "Example commands"

Sample commands for the current context are

displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-

sistant widget.

For example, you can call contacts, navigate

to an address, apply settings, or ask questions

about a vehicle function. Most vehicle functions

can be operated via voice commands, e.g., the

Automatic Parking Assistant.

Additional information:

Adjust widgets, refer to page 58.

Menu items

Most content on the control display can be

spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list

entries.

The Personal Assistant can bring up menu

items directly. Say the menu items as they are

displayed on the control display. You do not

have to follow the order of the menu items

when speaking them out loud.

Help for voice control

▷

›Voice commands‹: have possible example

commands suggested.

1. Activate the voice control system.

2. ›Media‹

▷

›General information on voice control‹: have

information on the operating principle of the

voice control announced.

3. ›Presets‹

The stored stations are displayed on the

control display.

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›Help‹: have tips and example commands

for voice control announced.

Additional example commands for the cur-

rent context are displayed in the widget of

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Owner's Manual via voice operation

You can ask simple questions about vehicle

functions and the operation of the vehicle.

The voice activation system and the feed-

back it provides do not replace the printed

or Integrated Owner's Manual. The function

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is available depending on the national-market

version. The speech recognition and quality of

the feedback may vary.

tionally, for instance due to background noise

or conversations in the vehicle.

1.

Apps menu

Example command: ›How can the passenger

airbag be deactivated?‹

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

The Personal Assistant returns feedback.

When stationary, the section of the integrated

Owner's Manual is displayed on the control

display.

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Speaking during voice output"

Settings

Suggestions

Setting the system language

General information

1.

Apps menu

The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-

vidual suggestions.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Language"

Activating/deactivating suggestions

1.

Apps menu

5. Select the desired setting.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

Setting the response length

You can set the Personal Assistant to use

standard dialog or a short version. In case of

the short version, the announcements by the

Personal Assistant are played back in an ab-

breviated version.

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Receive suggestions"

Adapting suggestions

1.

Apps menu

Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by

category or to output a signal tone.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Response length"

7. Select the desired setting.

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. Select the desired setting.

Speaking during voice output

It is possible to answer during inquiries of the

Personal Assistant. The function can be dis-

abled if requests are often canceled uninten-

Online speech processing

Online speech processing improves the quality

of the speech recognition and search results

for points of interest. To use the functions,

data is transmitted to a service provider via an

encrypted connection and stored locally there.

An active ConnectedDrive contract is required

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for online voice processing. ConnectedDrive is

available depending on the national-market

version. Online speech processing is not avail-

able in all languages.

Using the voice activation of the

smartphone

Depending on the device, a smartphone con-

nected to the vehicle can be used via voice

control.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The device must be connected via Apple Car-

Play or Android Auto.

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Online speech processing"

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

The voice activation of the smartphone is

activated.

Configuring the visualization

How the Personal Assistant is visualized can

be set.

If activation is successful, a confirmation

appears on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

2. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel to cancel voice control of the

smartphone.

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Visualization"

Automating routines

General information

Voice control from third-party

providers

Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party

voice control can be enabled by pressing and

holding the microphone button on the steering

wheel.

The Personal Assistant can automate routines,

for instance the automatic opening of windows

in the same place. Rules are created for this

purpose, which can be activated and deacti-

vated at any time.

Activating/deactivating routines

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

2. "All apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Long press"

3. "Automate habits"

4. Select the desired setting.

6. Select the desired setting.

System limits

▷

The Personal Assistant provides informa-

tion about vehicle functions that may not be

installed in the vehicle.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice guid-

ance until the desired volume is set.

The volume remains constant even if the vol-

ume of other audio sources is changed.

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This also applies to safety functions and

systems.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,

communication and entertainment.

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Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-

dows closed.

The following information sources can also be

used:

Noises from the front passenger or occu-

pants can impair the system. Avoid making

other noise in the vehicle while speaking.

▷

Driver’s Guide app.

Driver’s Guide Web.

▷

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the speech recognition feature.

Safety information

A poor data connection affects the re-

sponse time of the Personal Assistant and

search function.

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Connecting mobile devices

to the vehicle

Principle

Various connection modes are available for us-

ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-

tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-

vice and desired function.

Overview

The following overview shows possible func-

tions and suitable connection modes for them.

The range of functions depends on the vehicle

equipment and the mobile device.

General information

Detailed information on the functions and con-

nection modes is provided in the following me-

dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-

fied keyword:

Function

Connection mode

Icon on the con-

trol display

Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.

tem.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.

Playing music from a mobile device.

Keyword: audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

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