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EnglishBMW iDrive -> BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant for your BMW i4 2021-2025
BMW iDrive
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Entering letters and numbers
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions. The
Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate
the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions
and automating habits.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
Deleting an entry
Icon Function
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
General information
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
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The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and the front passenger
side.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
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Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
Functional requirements
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Display menu.
Tap once.
A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can
be displayed in a text box.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 62.
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Always say commands in the configured
system language.
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-
tions:
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
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Online speech processing, refer to
page 62.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
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For all settings under
Data protection, refer to page 70.
Activation word, refer to page 60.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the
ConnectedDrive Store.
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
Suggestions, refer to page 62.
7. ""Hello BMW""
Activating the voice control system
Personal activation word
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
In addition to the preset activation word, a
personal activation word can be set up with
an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-
sonal activation word can also be changed or
deleted.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
The activation word should consist of multiple
syllables to ensure good recognition.
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary
for the activation word and does not need to
be spoken.
Speaking the activation word.
The microphones on the driver's or front
passenger's side are active with the follow-
ing voice control, depending on where the
activation word was spoken.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
Microphone button on steering wheel
7. "Personal wake word"
8. "Set"
1.
Press button briefly.
9. "Start recording"
2. Say the command.
Activation word
General information
Activation word from third-party providers
Depending on national-market version, some
third-party providers offer digital voice assis-
tants, e.g., Amazon Alexa.
To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-
nected via Apple CarPlay.
Saying the activation word will start the Per-
sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-
tens.
Supported voice assistants can be used with a
connected smartphone in the vehicle.
Preset activation word
The activation word from connected third-
party providers can be used in addition to your
preset or personal activation word from BMW.
›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can
be activated and deactivated.
1.
Apps menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
3. "System settings"
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4. "Voice control"
Sample commands
5. "Additional speech assistants"
6. Select the desired setting.
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›Call John Smith‹
›Drive me to JFK airport‹
›Play a classical music station‹
›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹
›Activate the climate control‹
›Increase the ACC distance‹
›Sport mode‹
Canceling voice control
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Press the button on the steering
wheel again.
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›Cancel‹
Additional example commands can be dis-
played on the control display.
Slide the Controller to the right or left.
Press the Controller.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
Possible commands
3. "Personal Assistant"
4. "Help"
General information
Commands can be used to give instructions
or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant
providing assistance.
5. "Example commands"
Sample commands for the current context are
displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-
sistant widget.
For example, you can call contacts, navigate
to an address, apply settings, or ask questions
about a vehicle function. Most vehicle functions
can be operated via voice commands, e.g., the
Automatic Parking Assistant.
Additional information:
Adjust widgets, refer to page 58.
Menu items
Most content on the control display can be
spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list
entries.
The Personal Assistant can bring up menu
items directly. Say the menu items as they are
displayed on the control display. You do not
have to follow the order of the menu items
when speaking them out loud.
Help for voice control
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›Voice commands‹: have possible example
commands suggested.
1. Activate the voice control system.
2. ›Media‹
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›General information on voice control‹: have
information on the operating principle of the
voice control announced.
3. ›Presets‹
The stored stations are displayed on the
control display.
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›Help‹: have tips and example commands
for voice control announced.
Additional example commands for the cur-
rent context are displayed in the widget of
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Owner's Manual via voice operation
You can ask simple questions about vehicle
functions and the operation of the vehicle.
The voice activation system and the feed-
back it provides do not replace the printed
or Integrated Owner's Manual. The function
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is available depending on the national-market
version. The speech recognition and quality of
the feedback may vary.
tionally, for instance due to background noise
or conversations in the vehicle.
1.
Apps menu
Example command: ›How can the passenger
airbag be deactivated?‹
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
The Personal Assistant returns feedback.
When stationary, the section of the integrated
Owner's Manual is displayed on the control
display.
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Speaking during voice output"
Settings
Suggestions
Setting the system language
General information
1.
Apps menu
The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-
vidual suggestions.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Language"
Activating/deactivating suggestions
1.
Apps menu
5. Select the desired setting.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
Setting the response length
You can set the Personal Assistant to use
standard dialog or a short version. In case of
the short version, the announcements by the
Personal Assistant are played back in an ab-
breviated version.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Receive suggestions"
Adapting suggestions
1.
Apps menu
Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by
category or to output a signal tone.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Response length"
7. Select the desired setting.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. Select the desired setting.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
Personal Assistant. The function can be dis-
abled if requests are often canceled uninten-
Online speech processing
Online speech processing improves the quality
of the speech recognition and search results
for points of interest. To use the functions,
data is transmitted to a service provider via an
encrypted connection and stored locally there.
An active ConnectedDrive contract is required
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for online voice processing. ConnectedDrive is
available depending on the national-market
version. Online speech processing is not avail-
able in all languages.
Using the voice activation of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice
control.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Online speech processing"
1. Press and hold the
button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
The voice activation of the smartphone is
activated.
Configuring the visualization
How the Personal Assistant is visualized can
be set.
If activation is successful, a confirmation
appears on the control display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. Press and hold the
button on the
steering wheel to cancel voice control of the
smartphone.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Visualization"
Automating routines
General information
Voice control from third-party
providers
Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party
voice control can be enabled by pressing and
holding the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,
for instance the automatic opening of windows
in the same place. Rules are created for this
purpose, which can be activated and deacti-
vated at any time.
Activating/deactivating routines
1.
Apps menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. "All apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Long press"
3. "Automate habits"
4. Select the desired setting.
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
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The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the voice guid-
ance until the desired volume is set.
The volume remains constant even if the vol-
ume of other audio sources is changed.
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This also applies to safety functions and
systems.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,
communication and entertainment.
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Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-
dows closed.
The following information sources can also be
used:
Noises from the front passenger or occu-
pants can impair the system. Avoid making
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
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Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
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Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the speech recognition feature.
Safety information
A poor data connection affects the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
search function.
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Connecting mobile devices
to the vehicle
Principle
Various connection modes are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and desired function.
Overview
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and suitable connection modes for them.
The range of functions depends on the vehicle
equipment and the mobile device.
General information
Detailed information on the functions and con-
nection modes is provided in the following me-
dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-
fied keyword:
Function
Connection mode
Icon on the con-
trol display
Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.
tem.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.
Playing music from a mobile device.
Keyword: audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
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