Get Voice activation system Guide for BMW I8 2 Door First Generation (2014-2020)

Voice activation system

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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 that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Activating the voice activation system

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐

vation 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 activation

system

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

General information

▷ 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.

Possible commands

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.

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

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

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

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

ported by the voice activation system. To set

the language, refer to page 44.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

voice activation system.

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▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

5. Select the desired language.

Example: opening the tone settings

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Via iDrive:

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

1. "My Vehicle"

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Help on the voice activation system

▷ To have information on the operating princi‐

ple of the voice activation system read out

loud: ›General information on voice control‹.

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

talking.

▷ To have help for the current menu read out

loud: ›Help‹.

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

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 230,

close to the interior mirror.

4. "Speaking during voice output"

Online speech processing

Adjusting

Online speech processing provides a dictation

function, a natural method of entering destina‐

tions and improves the quality of voice recogni‐

tion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to

a service provider via an encrypted connection

and stored locally there.

Setting the language

The language to be used for voice activation and

system announcements can be set.

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Via iDrive:

Release the button.

1. "My Vehicle"

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

Concept

Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Ama‐

zon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in

the vehicle.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

General information

Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the ve‐

hicle to prevent any impairment of safety while

driving.

System limits

▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead

to problems. Keep the doors and windows

closed.

▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear

seat bench can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

Functional requirement

▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷ The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is

the same as in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Major language dialects can cause problems

with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud

and clear.

▷ The vehicle is connected in the BMW Con‐

nected app.

▷ Amazon account and BMW account are con‐

nected in the BMW Connected app.

Using the voice activation

system of the smartphone

▷ The Bluetooth connection or USB connec‐

tion between the vehicle and the mobile de‐

vice is active.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice activation.

Activation in the BMW Connected

app

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the BMW Connected app.

1.

Press and hold the button on the

Follow the instructions in the app.

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

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Activation in the vehicle

An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car

Integration is required every time before starting

a trip.

1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:

▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 73.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired com‐

mand.

Information about the active function is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine

and start the engine again.

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