BMW 5 Series: Voice activation system
BMW 5 Series 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Voice activation system
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system supports you with announcements during input.
General information
- Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a limited extent.
- The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
- ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
- A language must be set via iDrive that is supported by the voice activation system. To set the language.
- Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
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Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display
indicates
that the voice activatio
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Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:
Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the smartphone
for this purpose.
1. Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for appr
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