Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐
fore using the recording function for the first
time.
1. "MENU"
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. Accept data protection policy.
5. "Settings"
6. "Allow recording"
7. Select the desired setting.
Recording functions
Automatic recording
The recording is stored automatically when the
vehicle sensors detect an accident occurrence or
theft.
▷ In case of accident:
The system records for up to 30 seconds be‐
fore and after the save function is activated.
▷ In case of theft:
Depending on the selected setting, the sys‐
tem will record for 5 to 40 seconds after trig‐
gering the storage.
When the alarm system is triggered, a mes‐
sage is sent to the BMW app and the video
can be downloaded to a mobile device.
Manual recording
Using the button
Press and hold the button.
Via iDrive
Start the recording:
1.
"MENU"
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Start recording"
5. "Recording"
6. Start recording.
Stop the recording: "Stop recording".
The recording can also be started using the
widget on the control display.
The system records for up to 30 seconds before
and after the save function is activated.
Playing and managing recordings
Saved video recordings can be played, exported
and deleted.
For your own safety, the video recording is only
shown on the control display if the speed is be‐
low approximately 3 km/h, approx. 2 mph. In the
case of some national-market versions, the video
recording is only shown with the parking brake
applied or with the selector lever in position P.
1.
"MENU"
2. "All apps"
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