BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 62

OVERVIEW
Connecting a device
Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see
page 275, using a suitable adapter cable.
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
see page 64.
Internet connection
General
Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same
time using the Internet hotspot.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with WiFi
interface.
▷ ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ Data contract with a service provider.
▷ WiFi activated on the device.
▷ Internet hotspot activated on 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 a device to the Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. "Internet hotspot"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
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6. On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐
lect the network name on the device.
7. Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect.
The device is displayed in the device list, see
page 64.
A data volume must be purchased from a service
provider when you first connect to the Internet
via the Internet hotspot.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the Internet hotspot.
Data volumes can be purchased via the Connec‐
tedDrive Store.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden to prevent it from being discovered by
other devices.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Press the button.
5. ▷
"Change hotspot key"
Enter the required hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the required network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the
network name:
Select the symbol.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.