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Voice activation system

activation system. To set the language,

refer to page 48.

Vehicle features and options

–

Always say commands in the language

of the voice activation system.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific 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 op-

tions 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

observed.

Using the voice activation sys-

tem

Activating the voice activation

system

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Concept

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

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.

This symbol indicates that the voice ac-

tivation system is active.

No other commands may be available. In

this case, operate the function via the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID).

General information

Terminating the voice activation

system

–

Functions that can only be used when

the vehicle is stationary can only be op-

erated via the voice activation system to

a limited extent.

Press the button on the steering

wheel or ›Cancel‹.

–

The system uses a special microphone

on the driver's side.

Possible commands

›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-

bal instructions to use with the voice ac-

tivation system.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can

be spoken as commands.

Commands from other menus can also be

spoken.

Functional requirements

You can also select list entries such as

phone list entries via voice activation. Read

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A language must be set via the Control

Display that is supported by the voice

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these list entries out loud exactly as they

are shown in the respective list.

Adjusting

Setting the language

The language to be used for voice activation

and system announcements can be set.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of

the Control Display:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Some possible commands for the current

menu.

1.

"My MINI"

–

Some possible commands from other

menus.

2. "System settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

–

Status of the voice recognition.

Encrypted connection is not availa-

ble.

5. Select the desired language.

Setting the voice dialog

Help on the voice activation system

You can set the system to use standard dia-

log or a short version.

–

›General information on voice control‹:

have information on the operating prin-

ciple of the voice activation system read

out loud.

The short version of the voice dialog plays

back short messages in abbreviated form.

–

›Help‹: have help for the current menu

read out loud.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

Example: opening the tone set-

tings

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The commands of the menu items are spo-

ken just as they are selected via the Con-

troller.

Speaking during voice output

It is possible to answer during inquiries of

the voice activation system. The function

can be deactivated if inquiries are often un-

desirably interrupted, for instance due to

background noise or conversations in the

vehicle.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-

put, if needed.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Speaking during voice output"

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Activating voice recognition via

the server

System limits

The voice recognition feature via the server

provides a dictation function and a natural

method of entering destinations while im-

proving the quality of voice recognition. To

use the functions, data is transmitted to a

service provider via an encrypted connec-

tion and stored locally there.

–

Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors, win-

dows, and glass sunroof closed.

–

Noises from the front passenger or the

rear seat bench can impair the system.

Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the voice recognition feature.

Speak loud and clear.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

Using the voice activation sys-

tem of the smartphone

4. "Server speech recognition"

Adjusting the volume

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can

be used via voice activation.

Turn the volume button during the spoken

instructions until the desired volume is set.

Activate voice command response on the

smartphone for this purpose.

–

The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is

changed.

1.

2.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

The volume is stored for the profile cur-

rently used.

Voice command response is activated on

the smartphone.

Information on Emergency

Requests

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirma-

tion appears on the Control Display.

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 es-

tablishment of a phone connection.

If it was not possible to activate voice com-

mand response, the list of Bluetooth devices

appears on the Control Display.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to

page 257, close to the interior mirror.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

Concept

Alexa is a digital voice-controlled assistant

by Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Inte-

gration, Alexa can be used in the vehicle.

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Information about the active function is

displayed on the Control Display.

General information

Some of the Alexa functions are limited in

the vehicle to prevent any impairment of

safety while driving.

Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the

drive-ready state and restart again.

Functional requirements

–

Connected Voice Services purchased via

MINI Connected Store.

–

Same MINI Connected account used in

the vehicle and in the MINI Connected

app.

–

Vehicle added in the MINI Connected

app.

Amazon account and MINI account con-

nected in the MINI Connected app.

Smartphone connected to the vehicle via

Bluetooth or USB.

Activation in the MINI Connected

app

The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is acti-

vated in the MINI Connected app.

Follow the instructions in the app.

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 Integra-

tion:

–

Connect the smartphone to the vehi-

cle via Bluetooth.

–

Selects appropriate driver profile, re-

fer to page 75.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired

command.

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