BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 60

CONTROLS
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Online speech processing"
Voice control from third-party
providers
Depending on the equipment, third-party voice
control can be activated by pressing and hold-
ing the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Long press"
6. Select the desired setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume control button during the spo-
ken instructions until the desired volume is ob-
tained.
The volume setting is retained even if you
change the volume of other audio sources.
Using the voice control of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-
nected to the vehicle can be operated via voice
input.
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
1. Press and hold the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
The voice control of the smartphone is acti-
vated.
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If activation is successful, a confirmation
appears on the control display.
2. Press the
wheel to cancel the voice control of the
smartphone.
Automating habits
General
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,
for example, the automatic opening of win-
dows at the same place. This involves creating
rules that can be activated and deactivated at
any time.
Activating/deactivating routines
1. "MENU"
2. "All apps"
3. "Automate habits"
4. Select the desired setting.
System limits
▷ The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle.
This also applies to safety-relevant func-
tions and systems.
▷ Certain noises may be detected and could
cause problems. Keep doors and windows
closed.
▷ Noises from the front passenger or other
passengers can impair the system. Avoid
background noise in the vehicle while you
are speaking.
▷ Strong dialects may prevent speech recog-
nition from working properly.
▷ A poor data connection influences the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
the Search.
button on the steering