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EnglishBMW iDrive -> BMW Gesture Control 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"
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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
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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.
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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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Execute gestures clearly.
Carrying out gestures
The gestures can also be executed from
the front-passenger side.
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Perform gestures underneath the interior
mirror and next to the steering wheel.
Possible gestures
Gesture
Operation
Function
Move extended index finger forward and Accept call.
backward in the direction of the control
Select a highlighted entry in a
list during voice control.
Confirm pop-up.
display.
Swipe the hand in front of the control
display in the direction of the passenger
seat.
Reject call.
Close pop-up.
End voice control.
Move extended index finger slowly in a
clockwise circular movement.
Increase the volume.
Gesture is detected after one circular
movement.
Move the extended index finger counter- Reduce the volume.
clockwise in a circular movement.
Gesture is detected after one circular
movement.
Depending on the
equipment:
Bring thumb and index finger together
and move the hand to the right or left.
Turn vehicle in the Live Vehi-
cle view.
3D view: rotate camera view.
This gesture can only be exe-
cuted while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Move fist with thumb extended to the left Reverse Skip function.
back and forth.
The previous title is played.
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Gesture
Operation
Function
Move fist with thumb extended to the
right back and forth.
Forward Skip function.
The next title is played.
With the index and middle fingers ex-
tended, point into the direction of the
control display.
Perform individually assigna-
ble gesture.
Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and
stretch five fingers out again.
Perform individually assigna-
ble gesture.
Select function
Assigning gesture individually
Some defined functions can be selected di-
rectly in the menu for gesture control.
General information
Two gestures can be assigned individually and
can be configured as shortcut for certain func-
tions such as:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
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Destination guidance to home address.
Mute/Playback
5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-
o-five fingers"
Control display on/off
Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an
active BMW ID or a driver profile.
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Configure gesture shortcut
Gesture recognition by the camera in the
headliner can be disturbed by the following cir-
cumstances:
The desired function can be selected directly in
every menu and configured as shortcut.
1. Press and hold the desired menu item.
2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"
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The camera lens is covered.
Objects are located on the interior mirror.
3. Select the desired gesture.
The camera lens is dirty, clean camera
lens.
Sensors and camera lenses, refer to
page 378.
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The gesture is executed outside of the de-
tection range.
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Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
Smoking in the car's interior.
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Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
Safety information
Connecting mobile devices
to the vehicle
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, or 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.
Principle
Various connection types are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion type to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and the desired function.
General information
Detailed information on the functions and con-
nection types can be found in the following
media in the Owner's Manual under the speci-
fied keyword:
Overview
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and the suitable connection types for
them. The range of functions depends on the
vehicle equipment and the mobile device.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,
communication and entertainment.
The following information sources can also be
used:
Function
Connection type
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.
Calling without a mobile phone.
Personal eSIM.
Keyword: calling with the Personal
eSIM.
Keyword: Personal eSIM.
Data exchange between mobile de-
vice and vehicle.
Wi-Fi.
Keyword: vehicle WLAN.
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