▷ Registration and, if necessary, data contract
with a service provider.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
Connecting a device to the
Internet via a WiFi hotspot
Registration will be required and a data volume
may need to be purchased from a service pro‐
vider when you first connect to the Internet via
the WiFi hotspot.
Data volumes can be purchased via the connec‐
ted mobile telephone or the ConnectedDrive
Store, depending on the country version.
Via iDrive:
1.
"COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Internet, apps"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6. Activate Internet usage via WiFi if necessary.
"Open settings"
7. Activate Internet usage.
"Internet use"
8. Tilt the Controller to the left.
9. On the mobile device, search for WiFi net‐
works. Select the network name on the de‐
vice.
10.Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect.
The device is displayed in the device list.
A QR code is also displayed on the Control Dis‐
play. Alternatively, this QR code can be used to
pair the mobile device with the hotspot.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the hotspot.
Deactivating Internet usage via
the WiFi hotspot
Internet usage may be deactivated if the data
volume is used up, for example.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet use"
6. Select the desired setting.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 79.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
▷ Bluetooth, WLAN and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
Switching on Bluetooth and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1.
"COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. Set the following setting:
"Apple CarPlay"
6. Activate the function.
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