BMW iDrive -> Automating routines for your BMW i5 2023-2025

BMW iDrive  
CONTROLS  
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the  
vehicle as follows:  
BMW Gesture Control  
Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-  
sired command.  
Principle  
Several iDrive functions can be operated by  
hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.  
Information about the active function is dis-  
played on the control display. If the function  
is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as  
necessary.  
Overview  
Automating routines  
General information  
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.  
The camera in the headliner detects gestures  
that are carried out in the area of the center  
console at the height of the control display.  
Activating/deactivating routines  
1.  
Apps menu  
The camera of the gesture control uses an in-  
visible Class 1 laser.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Automate habits"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
Activate/deactivate gesture control  
1.  
Apps menu  
System limits  
2. "Vehicle"  
The Personal Assistant provides informa-  
tion about vehicle functions that may not be  
installed in the vehicle.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Gesture control"  
5. "Gesture control"  
This also applies to safety functions and  
systems.  
Settings  
Certain noises can be detected and may  
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-  
dows closed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Noises from the front passenger or occu-  
pants can impair the system. Avoid making  
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Gesture control"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Major language dialects can cause prob-  
lems with the speech recognition feature.  
A poor data connection affects the re-  
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and  
search function.  
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