Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con‐
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice acti‐
vation.
Activate voice command response on the smart‐
phone for this purpose.
1.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
2.
Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Voice assistants from third-party
providers
Concept
Some third-party providers provide digital voice
assistants. Supported voice assistants can be
used in the vehicle.
General information
Some of the functions are limited in the vehicle
to prevent any impairment of safety while driving.
Functional requirements
▷ Connected Voice Services purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Same ConnectedDrive account used in the
vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Third-party account and BMW account are
linked in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Smartphone connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Activation in the BMW Connected
app
Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW
Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of the voice assistant
is required every time before starting a trip.
1. Authorizing voice assistants from third-party
providers:
▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
▷ Selects appropriate driver profile.
Driver profiles, refer to page 68.
2.
If necessary, press the button on the
steering wheel and wait for signal tone.
3. Say the specific activation word of the third-
party provider and the desired command.
Information about the active function is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Activation/deactivation of the
specific activation word
In addition to the activation word of the voice ac‐
tivation system, the specific activation word from
the third-party provider can be activated or deac‐
tivated.
1.
"APPS"
2. "Installed apps"
3. "Personal assistant"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Wake word"
6. "Activation by speech"
7. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the drive-
ready state and restart again.
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