BMW expands the capabilities of its ConnectedDrive services.
The announcement is already official, with the
release of iDrive 4.2 firmware for the 2014 model year, BMW will expand the
capabilities of its ConnectedDrive services.
capabilities of its ConnectedDrive services.
This means: new
support for web browsing while stopped, iAP Bluetooth control of music playback
from iOS devices, integration with Siri Eyes Free and S Voice, voice search for
locations through Google, and a ConnectedDrive Store.
The new and enhanced service features are to be made available for all models by means of a SIM card integrated into the vehicle.
Features include:
● BMW Assist standard in nearly all 2014 models including 10 years of eCall with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and BMW Teleservice.
● Updated BMW iDrive 4.2 available or standard on most 2014 models with a range of enhancements and additional features.
● BMW navigation and BMW Online standard equipment on all 2014 5, 6 and 7 Series cars as well as 2014 X5 and X6 Sports Activity Vehicles. It is optional on all other models. In addition to BMW Online, BMW navigation includes Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (ARTTI)1 .
● Concierge service is now standard on all V8 and V12 equipped 2014 6 and 7 Series models. It is now available as a standalone upgrade on most other 2014 models. The service can be initialized at the time of purchase or can be added anytime after purchase.
● Internet access is available as an option on 2014 models equipped with navigation and the latest BMW iDrive 4.22 as part on BMW Online. The internet browser is connected through the vehicle using a 3G network connection.
● Enhanced voice command options including available message dictation and integration of both Apple Siri and Samsung SVoice through the vehicle's voice command controls.3
● Expanded availability of BMW Apps-ready third party apps.
The new and enhanced service features are to be made available for all models by means of a SIM card integrated into the vehicle.
Features include:
● BMW Assist standard in nearly all 2014 models including 10 years of eCall with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and BMW Teleservice.
● Updated BMW iDrive 4.2 available or standard on most 2014 models with a range of enhancements and additional features.
● BMW navigation and BMW Online standard equipment on all 2014 5, 6 and 7 Series cars as well as 2014 X5 and X6 Sports Activity Vehicles. It is optional on all other models. In addition to BMW Online, BMW navigation includes Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (ARTTI)1 .
● Concierge service is now standard on all V8 and V12 equipped 2014 6 and 7 Series models. It is now available as a standalone upgrade on most other 2014 models. The service can be initialized at the time of purchase or can be added anytime after purchase.
● Internet access is available as an option on 2014 models equipped with navigation and the latest BMW iDrive 4.22 as part on BMW Online. The internet browser is connected through the vehicle using a 3G network connection.
● Enhanced voice command options including available message dictation and integration of both Apple Siri and Samsung SVoice through the vehicle's voice command controls.3
● Expanded availability of BMW Apps-ready third party apps.
‘’In addition to
the apps available in the US today , including Pandora, MOG, Stitcher and Aupeo
,new BMW Apps that will be available soon include Audible, TuneIn, Rhapsody and
Glympse with more to follow. Later this year, BMW Apps integration will be
available for devices with the Android operating system.’’
