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EnglishVoice activation system for your BMW i8 2014-2020
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 that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐
vation 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 activation
system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
General information
▷ 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.
Possible commands
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.
▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐
structions to use with the voice activation
system.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
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
▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐
ported by the voice activation system. To set
the language, refer to page 44.
Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
▷ Always say commands in the language of the
voice activation system.
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▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
▷
Encrypted connection is not available.
5. Select the desired language.
Example: opening the tone settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the Controller.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if
needed.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
Via iDrive:
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
1. "My Vehicle"
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Help on the voice activation system
▷ To have information on the operating princi‐
ple of the voice activation system read out
loud: ›General information on voice control‹.
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
talking.
▷ To have help for the current menu read out
loud: ›Help‹.
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
phone connection.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 230,
close to the interior mirror.
4. "Speaking during voice output"
Online speech processing
Adjusting
Online speech processing provides a dictation
function, a natural method of entering destina‐
tions and improves the quality of voice recogni‐
tion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to
a service provider via an encrypted connection
and stored locally there.
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
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Via iDrive:
Release the button.
1. "My Vehicle"
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
4. "Server speech recognition"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐
ume of other audio sources is changed.
Concept
Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Ama‐
zon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in
the vehicle.
▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the ve‐
hicle to prevent any impairment of safety while
driving.
System limits
▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors and windows
closed.
▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Functional requirement
▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is
the same as in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Major language dialects can cause problems
with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud
and clear.
▷ The vehicle is connected in the BMW Con‐
nected app.
▷ Amazon account and BMW account are con‐
nected in the BMW Connected app.
Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
▷ The Bluetooth connection or USB connec‐
tion between the vehicle and the mobile de‐
vice is active.
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activation in the BMW Connected
app
Activate voice command response on the smart‐
phone for this purpose.
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the BMW Connected app.
1.
Press and hold the button on the
Follow the instructions in the app.
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
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Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car
Integration is required every time before starting
a trip.
1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 73.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired com‐
mand.
Information about the active function is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine
and start the engine again.
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