BMW iDrive 6.0 Manual page 96

COMMUNICATION
nected app. The app can be used to lock and
unlock the vehicle, for instance.
Other functions may be available, depending on
the vehicle.
General information
The vehicle is controlled via the BMW Con‐
nected app, which you can obtain for iOS from
the Apple App Store and for Android in the Goo‐
gle Play Store.
Remote Services must first be activated in the
ConnectedDrive customer portal or in the BMW
Connected app before they can be used. An ac‐
tive BMW ConnectedDrive contract is required.
Alternatively, remote control of certain functions
can also be requested via the BMW Connected‐
Drive Call Center.
The Owner's Manual for the BMW Connected
app can be found on the ConnectedDrive cus‐
tomer portal or at www.bmw.com.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
General information
Depending on the country-specific version, Car‐
Play may not be available. Contact a dealer's
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop for more detailed information.
The iPhone provides CarPlay and any associated
apps. The scope and content depend on the de‐
vice manufacturer and can vary depending on
the country-specific version.
The following restrictions apply to an iPhone
connected via CarPlay:
▷ Not every app installed on the iPhone can be
used via CarPlay.
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▷ Calling is only possible via CarPlay.
▷ The iPhone cannot be paired as additional
phone.
▷ The phone book entries are not transferred
into the vehicle.
▷ Only one additional phone can be connected
with the vehicle.
▷ Using CarPlay can incur mobile telephony
costs. These costs are not a part of the op‐
tional vehicle feature.
Functional requirements
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle, see
Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Selecting CarPlay
CarPlay can be selected via the following menus:
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
The CarPlay menu is displayed.
▷ "Media/Radio"
"Now playing in Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone music app opens.
▷ "Navigation"
"Maps in Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone navigation app opens.
▷ "Communication"
"Phone in Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone phone app opens.
Using CarPlay
CarPlay can be used via iDrive and voice opera‐
tion.
Via voice operation:
1. Press and hold the
ton on the steering wheel until the Siri voice
command response is activated on the
iPhone.
2. Say the commands familiar from the iPhone.
or but‐