BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: Wireless connection

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 for Apps if these are to be used in the vehicle via Bluetooth when the smartphone is coupled in the vehicle.

BMW Apps
G30 selecting Apps in the Central Information Display

Apps installed on the smartphone and approved by BMW (including BMW Connected) are selected in the vehicle as previously.

BMW Apps
G30 Selecting apps

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