BMW 5 Series: BMW Connected app
Introduction
The BMW Connected app combines all the apps previously provided by BMW into
one common app.
It replaces the following current apps:
- My BMW Remote app
- BMW i Remote app
- BMW Remote App (G12)
- BMW Connected Classic App (previously: BMW Connected app)
The BMW Connected app is initially only available for the iPhone. A version
for Android
smartphones will follow shortly.
The previous individual BMW apps will be replaced by the BMW Connected app from
October 2016.
Overview
The BMW Connected app is illustrated in this product information in
conjunction with a BMW i3 so as
to be able to show more of the app's content.
Main screen
One or more vehicles are assigned to the BMW Connected app by way of a
registration process.
A vehicle can be registered either through the ConnectedDrive portal or directly
via the BMW
Connected app.
The graphic below shows the main screen of the BMW Connected app once a vehicle
has been
assigned.
G30 BMW Connected overview
- Vehicle status and Remote Services
- Current position of the smartphone and the vehicle and display
of scheduled trips.
- Scheduled trips (imported from calendar, Apple maps, Google maps,
other
apps (Yelp) or from the Destinations menu for which a departure time has
been saved)
- Trips that are saved for a later date (from the Destinations menu,
with no fixed departure time)
- "Next trips" menu
- Destinations menu (contains POIs, frequently and recently used
destinations and points 1-4)
- More menu (further information, settings, profile and feedback area)
The location of the vehicle and the smartphone is shown in the map section.
The location services
must be activated in the vehicle and in the BMW Connected app for this view. The
scheduled
destinations are also marked on the map.
BMW Connected app location services
- Current position of smartphone
- Current position of vehicle
Door-to-door-navigation
Route guidance can be continued after the car has been parked. This is done
using walking directions.
The Door-to-door navigation menu is selected by clicking on the map section.
Walking directions can
then be launched in the map from the current location to the final destination.
BMW Connected app walking directions
- Walking directions to the destination
- End trip
Remote Services
Remote Services has been imported unchanged into the BMW Connected app from
the previous
BMW Remote apps. Remote Services can be accessed by clicking on the vehicle icon
in the main
screen.
G30 BMW Connected Remote
- Remote Services (lock/unlock vehicle, horn, light)
- Climate control
- Set departure time
Status
The Status menu displays the current information from the service data.
BMW Connected Status
Settings menu
BMW Connected app settings
- Battery usage (lower battery used, but rarely updated)
- Activation of location services (required for full use of the functions)
- Activation of push notifications (e.g. departure time)
- Access to calendar (sharing events with BMW Connected)
- Access to contacts
- Automatic start of navigation in the vehicle as soon as the
smartphone is connected via Bluetooth or cable
- Permit use of data analytics
- Selection of Apple or Google maps for walking directions
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Destinations can be scheduled via the BMW Connected app. Two options are
available for this:
Schedule trips in the BMW Connected app
Trips can be scheduled in the BMW Connected app. An arrival time c
A base plate is no longer provided for any telephone system in the G30. For
this reason, the telephone
is connected to the head unit either wireless or through a USB port.
A check mark must be set f
Introduction
Apple CarPlay offers the capability of easily and conveniently reproducing
selected content from the
iPhone in the vehicle. Displaying the Apple icons on the Central Information
Display
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B58B30M0 engine in the G30
Engine highlights B58B30M0
List of the most important special features:
1. Direct rail injection system with 200 bar pressure.
2. Valvetronic 4th generation.
3. Heat management module.
4. Intake air system with integrated charge air cooler.
5. Twin-scroll turbocharge
General information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies for
the reduction of consumption and emission values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of different
factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a moderate
driving style and regular maintenance, can influence
fuel consumption an