Apps
At a glance
Certain software applications of a suitable cell phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These software applications are displayed on the Control Display.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Requirements
► The mobile phone is suitable.
► The cell phone operating system supports
the software applications of Apps.
► Software applications are installed on the
cell phone and ready to use.
► Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a part
of Apps.
► Use only BMW approved software applications;
otherwise, it may result in malfunctions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available software applications and their installation can be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occupants
and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applications
are usable only while the vehicle is stationary.◄
Use apps
1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. Select the desired software application.
Displaying status
Information about the currently available software applications can be displayed.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW apps"
PlugIn
Selected functions of the cell phone are displayed on the Control Display. Operation can be performed via iDrive.
1. Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. "PlugIn"
4. "Activate PlugIn"
5. Navigate to the displayed functions via the
controller and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within
the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back.
Press button twice to switch
back to the
main menu.
Notes
The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.
► The data transmission of the software applications
from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applications
depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.
► Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free system.
If necessary, restart the software application on the cell phone after a phone conversation.
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Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which
menu is currently displayed on the Control Display.
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