BMW 5 Series: WiFi hotspot
General information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the hotspot
of the vehicle at the same time.
Functional requirements
- Compatible device with
WiFi interface.
- WiFi activated on the device.
- Registration and data contract with a service
provider where required.
- Internet use is activated for the vehicle.
- Standby state switched on.
Activating the WiFi hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Mobile devices".
4. "Settings".
5. "Internet hotspot".
Connecting device to WiFi
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Mobile devices".
4. "Connect new device".
5. "Internet hotspot".
Hotspot name and hotspot code are displayed
on the Control Display.
6. Search for WiFi networks on the device. Select
network name on the device.
7. Enter hotspot code on the device and connect.
The device is displayed in the device list.
The initial Internet use via the hotspot requires a
registration and possibly a data volume purchase
from a service provider.
Depending on the country version, data volume
can be purchased via the connected mobile device
or from the ConnectedDrive Store.
All devices connected via the hotspot use this
data volume.
Adjusting
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden so that it cannot be found by other devices.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Mobile devices".
4. Press the button.
5.
- "Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.
- "Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.
- "Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or network
name:
Select the symbol.
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Functional requirements
Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or la
General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone is
General information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for many
of the supported devices. The vehicle is k
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General information
Possible entertainment sources:
Radio
Depending on the equipment: audio CD
Depending on the equipment: video DVD
Music hard disk
USB audio
USB video
Bluetooth audio
Screen Mirroring
Apple CarPlay
Changing the entertainment
source
On the radio:
1. Press the button.
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Introduction
New features in the G30
The G30 builds on the technology of the G12. This product information manual
describes the new
features or changes compared to the G12.
The following table shows the new features and changes in the G30 compared to
the G12:
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Introduction
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