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6. "Start recording"
7. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Preset wake word
The preset wake word "Hello BMW" can be acti‐
vated and deactivated. If a personalised wake
word has already been set, it will remain active.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Language"
5. "Say "Hello BMW" for activation"
Possible commands
General
Most of the contents on the Control Display can
be said as commands; for example, menu items
or list entries. When doing this, say the list en‐
tries as they are shown in the list.
Commands, numbers and letters should be spo‐
ken fluently, with the usual emphasis and at a
normal volume and speed.
Always say the commands in the language of the
voice control system.
The voice recognition status is displayed in the
upper area of the Control Display.
Functional example
The commands for the menu items are spoken
in the same way as they are selected using the
Controller.
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. ›Media and radio‹
3. ›Saved stations‹
The saved stations are displayed on the Control
Display.
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Additionally, the voice control system can be
used to operate most air conditioning functions,
see page 234.
The destination can be input using the voice
control system; see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment, Communication.
Help with the voice control system
▷ To have possible voice commands read
aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
▷ To have information about the voice control
system read aloud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
▷ To have help on the current menu read
aloud: ›Help‹.
Information for emergency calls
The voice control system should not be used for
emergency calls. Under stress, a person's
speech and voice pitch can change. This could
unnecessarily delay connection of your call.
Instead, use the SOS button, see page 310, lo‐
cated near the rear-view mirror.
Settings
Setting the speech dialogue
You can select whether the system uses the
standard dialogue or the short variant.
If the short variant is selected, the system an‐
nouncements are played in shortened form.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Language"
5. "Voice control"
6. Select the desired setting.
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