BMW 8 Series 2022 Owner's Manual page 76

CONTROLS
Connecting a device to the
Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot
Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi-
Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a
data volume purchase from a service provider.
Depending on the country version, data volume
can be purchased via the connected mobile de‐
vice or from the ConnectedDrive Store.
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Internet, apps"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6. Activate Internet usage via WLAN if neces‐
sary.
"Open settings"
7. Activate Internet usage.
"Internet connection"
8. Tilt the Controller to the left.
9. Search for WLAN networks on the mobile de‐
vice. Select network name on the device.
10. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
nect.
The device is displayed in the device list.
Additionally, a QR code will be displayed on the
Control Display. Alternatively, this QR code can
be used to pair the mobile device with the hot‐
spot.
All devices connected via the hotspot use this
data volume.
Deactivating Internet usage via
the Wi-Fi hotspot
Internet usage may be deactivated if the data
volume is used up, for instance.
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
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3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet connection"
6. Select the desired setting.
Screen Mirroring
General information
Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)
of the smartphone display on the Control Dis‐
play.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible smartphone with Screen Mirror‐
ing interface.
Compatible devices, refer to page 72.
▷ Screen Mirroring is activated on the smart‐
phone.
▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle.
Pairing a smartphone with
Screen Mirroring
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Screen Mirroring"
The WLAN name of the vehicle is displayed
on the Control Display.
6. Search for WLAN devices in the surrounding
area of the smartphone.
The WLAN name of the vehicle appears on
the device display. Select the WLAN name of
the vehicle.
7. Confirm the connection via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.