BMW iDrive 6.0 Manual page 98

COMMUNICATION
▷ Compatible smartphones: www.bmw.com/
bluetooth.
▷ Available apps and information on installing
them: www.bmw.com/connectivity.
▷ From a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Requirements
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
▷ Compatible smartphone.
▷ Apps are installed on the smartphone and
ready for operation.
▷ Smartphone is connected to the vehicle via
snap-in adapter, USB port or Bluetooth, refer
to the Owner's Manual of the vehicle.
Use Apps
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. Select desired app on the smartphone.
Displaying the status
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Mobile devices"
Frequently asked questions
Why are the apps installed on my smartphone
not displayed on the Control Display, although
the smartphone is connected to the vehicle?
▷ The smartphone is not selected anymore for
using apps.
A different smartphone connected to the ve‐
hicle was selected for using apps.
▷ The smartphone is not selected anymore for
using Bluetooth audio.
The smartphone is connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth. A different smartphone con‐
nected to the vehicle was selected for using
Bluetooth audio. Without Bluetooth audio,
apps cannot be used via a Bluetooth connec‐
tion.
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Two different smartphones are used for au‐
dio playback and for using apps. In this case,
one of the smartphones has to be connected
to the vehicle via the USB interface.
▷ The smartphone is connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth and USB interface at the same
time.
If the connection is established via the USB
interface and Bluetooth at the same time, the
Bluetooth connection is prioritized.