BMW ConnectedDrive 2012

[ngiing]

Yes, i can confirm that you can access Internet and BMW Live, Google, Facebook, Twitter via bluetooth or USB connection to your smartphone. However, not all smartphones are supported.

I can connect it with my iphone with the BMW Connected App, and able to see the last mile and those informations. The only thing is that i cant connect to the Internet, anyone knows why?

 

[googookid]

Sadly I think this is not available for F30 320i am I right?

 

[splee]

I can connect it with my iphone with the BMW Connected App, and able to see the last mile and those informations. The only thing is that i cant connect to the Internet, anyone knows why?

You have to turn on personal hotspot before you can access Internet and BMW Live.

 

[bush]

Yeap, personal hotspot via bluetooth is where you would get you internet access from.
In my case i need a software upgrade. You can upgrade it yourself using a USB stick from "http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/navigation/bluetooth/bluetooth_software_update_vin.jsp"

 

[bush]

Does anybody able to use the Plugin function using the ordinary Apple USB cable on a 328 F30?

I was made to understand that the Plugin feature is only available if Snap In adapter is used.

 

[splee]

Does anybody able to use the Plugin function using the ordinary Apple USB cable on a 328 F30?

I was made to understand that the Plugin feature is only available if Snap In adapter is used.[/QUOTE

What's the plugin for? I notice it but not sure how it works. Snap in adapter for iphone 5 is still work in progress from BMW. Can't wait to get one for my f30.

 

[bush]

The plugin would give a nicer presentation, have a look here --- > eg. "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6guF-cyhU4"

 

[bush]

Another video on Plugins --- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtpNRqyCvB0

 

[junglerock]

I turned on my hotspot, but still failed to let me access the BMW live, internet, etc. I also updated the software as per your suggestion. I must have missed out some settings in i-drive? Could you please elaborate more on the setting?

thanks!

Yeap, personal hotspot via bluetooth is where you would get you internet access from.
In my case i need a software upgrade. You can upgrade it yourself using a USB stick from "http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/navigation/bluetooth/bluetooth_software_update_vin.jsp"

 

[steviey]

When u download the bin file from this link, what's next. I try to copy this file in the main folder of my USB, but I drive doesn't recognize it. On a 320d.

 

[bush]

Check that your USB is formatted to FAT32.

When u download the bin file from this link, what's next. I try to copy this file in the main folder of my USB, but I drive doesn't recognize it. On a 320d.

 

[bush]

Check your bluetooth configuration and make sure that data transfer has been 'ticked'.

I turned on my hotspot, but still failed to let me access the BMW live, internet, etc. I also updated the software as per your suggestion. I must have missed out some settings in i-drive? Could you please elaborate more on the setting?

thanks!

 

[bush]

However, internet function might not be available on the 320i and 320d iDrive.

Check that your USB is formatted to FAT32.

 

[ngiing]

Does the latest software for bmw remove the old classic startup seatbelt chimes too? I can no longer hear the chimes everytime i start my F30, kinda miss the old bmw model that chimes everytime u start the engine.

 

[bush]

Does the latest software for bmw remove the old classic startup seatbelt chimes too? I can no longer hear the chimes everytime i start my F30, kinda miss the old bmw model that chimes everytime u start the engine.

Mine has No chime frm day 1 bro..

 

[splee]

My car will only chime if you did not put on your seat belt and after the car started moving.

 

[junglerock]

Yes, the data transfer option has been "ticked".. I have a question: Isn't it turned on the Bluetooth and let it connect to my iphone and then turn on my "personnal hotspot" in my iphone later. Is there a specific step i need to follow?

Is t correct that the sms and email cannot be shown via the "Office" in the i-drive? Which phone actually can allow to sync sms & email in the i-drive? Mine is 328i. Thanks.

Check your bluetooth configuration and make sure that data transfer has been 'ticked'.

 

[splee]

Yes, the data transfer option has been "ticked".. I have a question: Isn't it turned on the Bluetooth and let it connect to my iphone and then turn on my "personnal hotspot" in my iphone later. Is there a specific step i need to follow?

Is t correct that the sms and email cannot be shown via the "Office" in the i-drive? Which phone actually can allow to sync sms & email in the i-drive? Mine is 328i. Thanks.

Bro, you have to pair your iphone to idrive before the connection can be established and data transfer can be achieved. Did the idrive prompt you to enter any code? You have to key in the same code in your phone and idrive. SMS and email can be displayed on idrive with iphone no issue. Make sure you have the latest iOS and idrive soft wares

 

[junglerock]

Today is holiday, it's good for me to play more in deep with this functionality. Finally, I've got the correct way: I need to update the service status, then the BMW live & Internet service will be activated....
Thanks.
Regarding the SMS and email on i-drive, I can saw 1 or 2 latest sms, but not all. I think my iphone & i-drive has been updated with latest OS.
I will check again.

Bro, you have to pair your iphone to idrive before the connection can be established and data transfer can be achieved. Did the idrive prompt you to enter any code? You have to key in the same code in your phone and idrive. SMS and email can be displayed on idrive with iphone no issue. Make sure you have the latest iOS and idrive soft wares

 

[junglerock]

Here's my screen on the OFFICE, both of sms and email did not shown on the i-drive.

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