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Voice activation system
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Voice activation system
Vehicle features and options
Using the voice activation
system
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Activating the voice control system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This icon indicates that the voice control
system is active.
Concept
No other commands may be available. In this
case, operate the function via iDrive.
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
Terminating the voice control system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
General information
Possible commands
▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐
hicle is stationary can only be operated via
the voice activation system to a limited ex‐
tent.
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands.
▷ The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐
structions to use with the voice activation
system.
You can also select list entries such as phone list
entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐
tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐
spective list.
Functional requirements
Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐
ported by the voice activation system. To set
the language, refer to page 45.
▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
▷ Always say commands in the language of the
voice activation system.
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▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
▷
Encrypted connection is not available.
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Example: going to the sound settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the Controller.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
voice activation system. The function can be de‐
activated if inquiries are often undesirably inter‐
rupted, for instance due to background noise or
conversations in the vehicle.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if
needed.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Via iDrive:
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Help on the voice activation system
4. "Speaking during voice output"
▷ ›General information on voice control‹: have
information on the operating principle of the
voice activation system read out loud.
Online speech processing
▷ ›Help‹: have help for the current menu read
out loud.
Online speech processing provides a dictation
function, a natural method of destinations input
and improves the quality of voice recognition. To
use the functions, data is transmitted to a service
provider via an encrypted connection and stored
locally there.
Information for Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐
phone connection.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 252,
close to the interior mirror.
4. "Server speech recognition"
Settings
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
Setting the voice control
▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐
ume of other audio sources is changed.
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
The short version of the voice control plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
Via iDrive:
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General information
Some of the functions are limited in the vehicle
to prevent any impairment of safety while driving.
System limits
▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
Functional requirements
▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
▷ Connected Voice Services purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Same ConnectedDrive account used in the
vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Major language dialects can cause problems
with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud
and clear.
▷ 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.
Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
Activation in the BMW Connected
app
Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW
Connected app.
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice control.
Activate voice command response on the smart‐
phone for this purpose.
Follow the instructions in the app.
1.
2.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of the voice assistant
is required every time before starting a trip.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
1. Authorizing voice assistants from third-party
providers:
Release the button.
▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
▷ Selects appropriate driver profile, refer to
page 74.
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
Voice assistants from third-
party providers
4. 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.
Concept
Some third-party providers provide digital voice
assistants. Supported voice assistants can be
used in the vehicle.
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Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine
and start the engine again.
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