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EnglishVoice activation system -> Amazon Alexa Car Integration for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Voice activation system
2.
AT A GLANCE
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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Voice activation system
AT A GLANCE
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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