BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 76

CONTROLS
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?
▷ Phone functions are not configured for the
mobile phone.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐
phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐
played or why are they incomplete?
▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.
▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.
▷ It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.
▷ The number of phone book entries to be
transmitted is too high.
▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐
stance due to stored information such as
notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone function.
▷ Contact was created in the contact list of the
phone after the last synchronization.
Synchronize contacts again: "Reload
contacts"
How can the phone connection quality be im‐
proved?
▷ Adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone, depending on the mobile
phone.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone sepa‐
rately in the sound settings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact the
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hotline, a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
WLAN connection
General information
For certain applications, such as apps, the data
exchange between smartphone and vehicle oc‐
curs via WLAN.
Functional requirements
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐
terface.
Activate WLAN in the vehicle
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Wi-Fi®"
WiFi hotspot
Concept
Compatible devices with WLAN interface can
use the Internet connection of the vehicle via the
WiFi hotspot.
General information
Up to ten devices can be connected to the
WiFi hotspot simultaneously.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐
terface.
Compatible devices, refer to page 73.
▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle.
▷ Internet use is activated for the vehicle.