BMW X3 2018 Owner's Manual page 67

Connecting the device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to
page 253.
The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐
vice list, refer to page 69.
Internet connection
General information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐
net hotspot.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device, refer to page 64, with
WiFi interface.
▷ ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ Data contract with a service provider.
▷ WiFi activated on the device.
▷ Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.
▷ Standby state switched on.
Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Connecting device with Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. "Internet hotspot"
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General settings
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6. Search for WiFi networks on the device. Se‐
lect network name on the device.
7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
nect.
The device is displayed in the device list, refer to
page 69.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet hot‐
spot, data volume must be purchased from a
service provider.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased from
the ConnectedDrive Store.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden so that it cannot be found by other devi‐
ces.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Press button.
5. ▷ "Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐
work name:
Select the symbol.
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