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If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Voice assistants from third-party
providers
Principle
Various digital voice assistants are available from
third-party providers. Supported voice assistants
can be used in the vehicle.
General
Some functions may only work to a limited extent
in the vehicle to ensure they do not create a
safety risk when driving.
Operating requirements
▷ Connected Voice Services acquired via the
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ The same ConnectedDrive account is used
in the vehicle and in the BMW Connected
app.
▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Third-party provider account and BMW ac‐
count linked in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Smartphone connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Activation in the BMW Connected
app
Systems from third-party providers are set up in
the BMW Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Activation in the vehicle
Authorisation to use the voice assistant is re‐
quired before the start of each journey.
1.
To authorise voice assistants from third-party
providers:
▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
▷ Select the appropriate driver profile.
Driver profiles, see page 80.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel and wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the specific activation word from the
third-party provider and the required com‐
mand.
Information about the active function appears
on the control display.
Activating/deactivating the specific
activation word
The specific activation word of the third-party
provider can be activated or deactivated in addi‐
tion to the activation word of the voice control
system.
1.
"APPS"
2. "Installed apps"
3. "Personal assistant"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Activation word"
6. "Activation by speech"
7. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, switch drive-ready
state off and on again.
System limits
▷ Certain noises may be detected and could re‐
sult in problems. Keep doors, windows and
the glass sunroof closed.
▷ Noise from passengers or the rear bench
may interfere with the system. Avoid back‐
ground noise in the vehicle while you are
speaking.
▷ Strong dialects may prevent voice recognition
from working properly. Speak loudly and
clearly.
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