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Activate or deactivate the function.
6. To confirm entry of the hotspot code or the
name of the network:
Select the symbol.
Apple CarPlay
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compati‐
ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice op‐
eration and iDrive.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 37.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation
are switched on on the iPhone.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Using iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth®"
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, refer
to page 37.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to page 41.
Operation
For more information, see the Integrated Own‐
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW
Driver's Guide app or, if necessary, the Own‐
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981836 - VI/17
General settings
er's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication.
Frequently asked questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite
that, the mobile device does not function as
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can
help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is estab‐
lished, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the de‐
vice list.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con‐
cerned from the list of stored vehicles un‐
der Bluetooth and under WiFi.
▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available: con‐
tact the hotline, a dealer's service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Managing mobile devices
General information
▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are au‐
tomatically recognized and reconnected
when the ignition is switched on.
▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.
▷ For some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for instance authorization, see
owner's manual of the device.
Displaying the device list
All devices paired and/or connected with the
vehicle are displayed in the device list.
Using iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
At a glance
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