Compatible Devices; Displaying The Device List; Managing Mobile Devices - BMW iX Owner's Handbook Manual

Paired devices are then automatically recognised
and connected to the vehicle.
Safety note
WARNING
Operating integrated information systems and
communication devices during a journey may
distract you from the road. You could lose con‐
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐
fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐
sary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.

Compatible devices

General
Information about mobile devices compatible
with the vehicle is available at www.bmw.com/
bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐
vices or different software versions.

Managing mobile devices

General
▷ Following one-off pairing, the devices are au‐
tomatically detected and connected again
when standby state is switched on.
▷ The data saved on the SIM card or in the mo‐
bile phone – for example, contacts – is trans‐
ferred to the vehicle following detection and
can be used via iDrive.
▷ For some mobile devices, certain settings are
necessary directly on the device, for example,
authorisation, see the operating instructions
of the device.
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Connections

Displaying the device list

All devices paired or connected to the vehicle are
displayed in the device list.
A maximum of four devices can be connected to
the vehicle via Bluetooth and ten devices via
WLAN. A maximum of 20 devices can be detec‐
ted.
1. "MENU"
2. "All apps"
3. "Device manager"
An icon to the right of the device name indicates
which function the device is used for.
If the icon is shown in white, there is an active
connection to the vehicle with this function. The
icon is shown in grey when the device function is
inactive.
Icon Meaning
Telephone.
Bluetooth audio.
Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto.
Personal hotspot.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated on a
paired or connected device.
The range of functions depends on the mobile
device.
Observe the information on the control display.
1. "MENU"
2. "All apps"
3. "Device manager"
4. Select the required device.
5. Select the desired setting.
CONTROLS
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