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BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
The digital products and connected services from BMW ConnectedDrive offer you a wide range of useful functions. Smart and innovative, they make your life easier.
TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
My BMW App.
• Check vehicle status
• Send destination to car
• Remotely control the car
• Locate vehicle via smartphone
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
• Communicate with your BMW naturally
• Control the car's functions comfortably via voice command
• Find out everything about the vehicle and get to know your BMW better
Remote Software Upgrade.
• Your BMW up to date with software updates for your vehicle
• Over-the-air download of the software update via My BMW App or the SIM card of your BMW. Installation then possible directly in the vehicle
• Receive information about new upgrades via push messages in the vehicle or in the My BMW App
ConnectedDrive and MyBMW App
Your World. Your BMW.
Your personalised companion. BMW's Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Drive safer with BMW’s Intelligent Voice Call Services.
Your World. Your BMW. Remote Access your BMW with the myBMW App.
Make your driving experience better in every way possible with BMW Navigation and the MyBMW App.
Use your BMW Digital Key with the MyBMW App and unlock endless joy.
* Range, prerequisites and availability vary according to model, equipment and country.
ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS.
Android AutoTM.
• Access to music, media or messaging apps
• Wireless integration of Android AutoTM into the vehicle cockpit
• Interaction with Google Assistant via voice control in your BMW
Apple CarPlay©.
• Wireless and complete display of your iPhone content via vehicle displays
• Convenient access to apps such as Apple Music, iMessage, telephony, Siri, Apple Maps or selected third-party apps, e.g. Spotify or Google Maps in the car
* Range, prerequisites and availability vary according to model, equipment and country.
ON THE MOVE WITH SMART SUPPORT.
- With “BMW Digital Key Plus” and a compatible smartphone, the car will lock/unlock automatically via the new, ultra secure Ultrawideband technology (UWB).
- To start the engine, the user doesn’t have to place his smartphone in the wireless charging tray.
- With BMW Digital Key Plus, user has full control over the car, secure storage of key on smartphone, easy sharing and easy revocation concept.
- Personalization is the customization and individualization of features and products to make you feel at home and for your personal convenience.
- Personalization enables you to be welcomed on the display, to access all personalized functions, to save personal settings and transfer them to other BMWs.
- With personalization, you make your vehicle into your own personal BMW.
- Enhancement of the experiences for multiple senses (Seeing/Hearing/Feeling)
- Merging of all levers into a holistic experience provides a maximum simplification of operation and handling
- Orchestrated interaction of all significant levers
- Each mode is perfectly designed for a specific driving situation or mood
- Using the "Condition Based Service" (CBS) function, sensors in the vehicle regularly determine the service requirements of operating fluids or wear components (e.g. engine oil, brake pads).
- In the event of a need, the customer does not have to become active himself.
- Even before a service is due, the vehicle automatically triggers a Teleservice Call.
- The service-relevant vehicle data is transmitted to the service partner in charge and is available for making an appointment.
- This enables the dealer to inform the customer about an upcoming service and to make an appointment.
- If an accident sets off a trigger like airbags or belt tensioners, an emergency call is activated automatically.
- The emergency call can also be triggered manually via the SOS button in the vehicle if, for example, you need assistance on the road.
- In case of an accident, the Intelligent Emergency call cares for assistance, both manually and automatically.
- With Connected Drive, use the Connected Drive Hotline services for answers to your queries.
- Use BMW’s wide array of real time customer success solutions provided by the One Contact Center.
- CD Hotline services provides answers to all your product related questions.
- Use the Hotline services to also keep yourself abreast of everything Joy.
- The major goal of "Breakdown Call" (B-Call) is to provide immediate help on phone in case of a breakdown and get the customer as fast as possible to be mobile again.
- The B-Call allows the customer in the event of a breakdown or malfunction to contact a Roadside Assistance Call Center (RSA CC).
- The agent can provide assistance via voice based on an analysis of current breakdown situation and position.
- The function can be found in the iDrive menu.
* Range, prerequisites and availability vary according to model, equipment and country.
Assistance & Comfort
* Range, prerequisites and availability vary according to model, equipment and country.
FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT BMW CONNECTED DRIVE.
How does BMW ConnectedDrive work?
BMW ConnectedDrive comprises all digital services that intelligently connect the vehicle with the outside world. In addition to telematics services, these also include driver assistance systems, connections for mobile devices, as well as entertainment offerings.
Prerequisites for using ConnectedDrive:
- Your vehicle has a permanently installed and active SIM card.
- You have a BMW ID.
- You have added your vehicle to your BMW ID.
Tip: Download the My BMW App to make the most of the services offered. With the app, you can, for example, plan your trips while on the road and send the destination to your BMW in advance.
You can find an overview of the services offered on the ConnectedDrive overview page.
Download My BMW APP:
Go to App Store®
Go to Google Play™- Your vehicle has a permanently installed and active SIM card.
What is an active SIM card and what is it needed for?
In BMW vehicles, a SIM card is permanently installed and always active. This SIM card is the basic prerequisite for the use of ConnectedDrive.
For the provision of ConnectedDrive services such as BMW Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservice, etc., data is exchanged between the vehicle and BMW via the mobile network and processed at BMW for service provision.
For more detailed information on which data is involved in each individual case, please refer to the legal information on data protection.
If you do not want to use the ConnectedDrive offers, you can have your SIM card deactivated. Please reachout to one contact center contact.india@bmw.in for deactivation purposes.What do I need a BMW ID for and how can I use the BMW ID?
In addition to an active SIM card, you need a BMW ID to access all BMW ConnectedDrive services.
- Save your vehicles and configurations.
- Book and use ConnectedDrive services.
- Maintain your profile data.
After creating a BMW ID, you have the option to add your vehicle to your BMW ID and use the BMW ConnectedDrive range of services.- Save your vehicles and configurations.
How can I use the BMW ID in connection with my vehicle?
Requirements for adding your vehicle to your BMW ID are an active SIM card and a BMW ID (registration).
Adding the vehicle gives you the ability to view your vehicle in the My BMW App and use digital services*, such as:- Check vehicle status
- Send destination to vehicle
- Find vehicle via smartphone
- BMW Digital Key
- and much more!
*depending on the vehicle- Check vehicle status