BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 71

Connecting a device to the
WiFi hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Internet"
6. The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display. A QR code is
also displayed.
7. On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐
lect the network name on the device.
8. Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect. Alternatively, use the QR code.
The device is displayed in the device list, see
page 73.
Registration will be required and a data volume
may need to be purchased from a service pro‐
vider when you first connect to the Internet via
the hotspot.
Data volumes can be purchased via the connec‐
ted mobile telephone or the ConnectedDrive
Store, depending on the country version.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the hotspot.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 67.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
General settings
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▷ Bluetooth, WLAN and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
Switching on Bluetooth and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. Set the following setting:
"Apple CarPlay"
6. Activate the function.
Registering iPhone with CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Phone calls and Bluetooth audio"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
A control number is displayed.
7. Compare the control number shown on the
Control Display with the control number on
the mobile device display, and confirm that
the two match.
8. Select CarPlay:
"Confirm note and connect with Apple
CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list, see page 73.
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