BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Using the voice activation system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the smartphone for this purpose.
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Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the smartphone.
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Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation appears on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears on the Control Display.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
Concept
Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in the vehicle.
General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the vehicle to prevent any impairment of safety while driving.
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.
- The vehicle is connected in the BMW Connected app.
- Amazon account and BMW account are connected in the BMW Connected app.
- Bluetooth connection or USB connection between vehicle and mobile device is active.
Activation in the BMW Connected app
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the BMW Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
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.
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Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired command.
Information about the active function is displayed on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the vehicle and start the engine again.
Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language: ...
General settings
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Other materials:
Screen for general settings
1 Press the “SETUP” button.
2 Select “General” on the “Setup” screen.
1 “English”, “Français” or “Español” can be selected.
2 On/off can be selected to sound beeps.
3 Select to change the screen color.
4 Select to change the keyboard layout.
5 The animation effect for the screen ...
Rear automatic climate
control
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Temperature
Maximum cooling
AUTO program
Air flow, manual
Air distribution, manual
Seat heating
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Climate functions"
4. "Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control ...
Voice activation system
Concept
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.
General information
Functions that can only be used when the vehicle
is stationary can only be operated via
the voic ...
