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Voice activation system
AT A GLANCE
Voice activation system
▷ Always say commands in the language of the
Vehicle features and
options
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.
Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
Concept
This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐
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.
vation system is active.
No other commands may be available. In this
case, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
General information
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
▷ 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
▷ 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.
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
Functional requirements
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.
▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐
ported by the voice activation system. To set
the language, refer to page 46.
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Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
2. "iDrive settings"
▷
Encrypted connection is not available.
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
Example: opening the tone
settings
5. Select the desired language.
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.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Via iDrive:
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Help on the voice activation
system
▷ To have information on the operating princi‐
ple of the voice activation system read out
loud: ›Help with voice activation‹.
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Online speech processing
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.
▷ 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 270,
close to the interior mirror.
4. "Server speech recognition"
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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, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
Functional requirement
▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
▷ 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.
2.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car
Integration is required every time before starting
a trip.
Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
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▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 72.
Press the button on the steering
2.
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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