BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 53

▷ Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
▷ ›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Functional requirements
▷ A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 55.
▷ Always say commands in the configured
system language.
For the full range of functions, the following
functions should be activated, set or booked:
▷ Online speech processing, refer to
page 56.
▷ For all settings under
Data protection, refer to page 66.
▷ Activation word, refer to page 53.
▷ BMW ID or a driver profile.
▷ Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Get suggestions, refer to page 55.
Activating the voice control system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
▷ Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
▷ Speaking the activation word.
The microphones on the driver's or front
passenger's side are active with the follow-
ing voice control, depending on where the
activation word was spoken.
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Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
Microphone button on steering wheel
1. Press button briefly.
2. Say the command.
Activation word
General information
Saying the activation word will start the Per-
sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-
tens.
Preset activation word
›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can
be activated and deactivated.
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
7. ""Hello BMW""
Personal activation word
In addition to the preset activation word, a
personal activation word can be set up with
an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-
sonal activation word can also be changed or
deleted.
The activation word should consist of multiple
syllables to ensure good recognition.
›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary
for the activation word and does not need to
be spoken.
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
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