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Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries, the letters for which an entry exists can be displayed in a text box.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry. The first entry of the selected letter is displayed in the list.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant

Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a personal assistant that enables natural voice operation of various vehicle functions. The Personal Assistant simplifies the operation of the vehicle with the automation of processes and habits.

General information

1. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is available depending on the national market version.
2. The system includes special microphones on the driver side and the front passenger side.
3. Say commands at a normal volume. Speaking directly into the microphone does not improve speech recognition.
4. Say the commands and numbers fluently as well as with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.
5. ›…‹ identifies commands that can be spoken.

Functional requirements

1. A language that is supported by the Personal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
2. Setting the system language, 
3. Always say commands in the configured system language.

Enter the following settings to access the full range of functions:

1. “Online speech processing” is activated.
2. All settings under “BMW Connected Drive” are activated.
3. Activation word is activated.
4.  The Driver profile is activated.
5. “Synchronize driver profile” under
6. “Personalization” is activated. Relevant Connected Drive Services purchased from the Connected Drive Store.

Activating the voice control system

General information
There are various methods for activating the voice control feature:

• Press the button on the steering wheel.

The microphone on the driver’s side is active.

• Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal wake word.
  The microphones on the driver’s or front passenger’s side are active with the following voice control, depending on where the activation word was spoken.

Then say the command. The activation word and the command can be spoken without pause in one sentence. No other commands may be avail‐able. In this case, operate the function via iDrive.

Button on the steering wheel

1. Press the button on the steering wheel briefly.
   2. Say the command.

Wake word

General information
Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the personal wake word will start the system.

Preset wake word
The preset wake word ›Hello BMW‹ can be activated and deactivated.

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “General settings”
4. If necessary, “Personal assistant”
5. “Voice control”
6. “Wake word”
7. “Wake word”

Personal wake word
In addition to a preset activation word ›Hello BMW‹, a personal activation word can be set up in the active driver profile. The personal activation word can also be changed or deleted.
The activation word should consist of multiple syllables to ensure good recognition. An addition, such as ›Hello‹ is not necessary.

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “General settings”
4. If necessary, “Personal assistant”
5. “Voice control”
6. “Wake word”
7. “Personal wake word”
8. “Set wake word”
9. Select the desired setting.

Activation word from third-party providers
Depending on the national-market version, some third-party providers provide digital voice assistants, e.g., Siri, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Supported voice assistants can be used with a connected smartphone in the vehicle. In addition to the preset or personal activation word, the activation word from connected third-party providers can be used.

1.  “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “General settings”
4. If necessary, “Personal assistant”
5. “Voice control”
6. “Third-party providers”
7. Select the desired setting.

Ending voice control

• Press the button on the steering wheel again.
• ›Cancel‹
•  Tilt the Controller to the right or left.
• Press the Controller.

Function examples
Vehicle status and vehicle information

Possible commands

General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries. Say list entries as shown.
Instructions can be issued or questions can be asked where the Personal Assistant provides support.

Function examples
Vehicle status and vehicle information

1. ›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹
2. ›Show me the sport displays.‹
3. ›Open Owner’s Manual.‹

Navigation

1. ›Drive me to 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey.‹
2. ›Take me home.‹
3. ›Are there any traffic messages?‹

Communication
For example, when a mobile phone is connected, calls can be started or SMS can be sent.

1. ›Call John Doe on cell phone.‹
2. ›Dial the number 1 8 0 0 8 3 1 1 1 1 7.‹
3. ›New text message to John Doe: I’ll be right there.‹

Entertainment

• ›What song is this?‹
• ›Play Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley‹
• ›Next title.‹

Climate control

• ›Turn off the air conditioning.‹
• ›Activate fresh air.‹
•  ›I’m cold.‹

Windows and light

•  ›Open the windows automatically.‹
• ›Delete activation point for automatic power window.‹
•  ›Ambient lighting.‹

Owner’s Manual via voice operation
You can ask simple questions about vehicle functions and the operation of the vehicle.

The voice control system and the feedback it provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner’s Manual. The speech recognition and quality of the feedback may vary.

How can the passenger airbag be deactivated‹
The Personal Assistant returns feedback. When stationary, the section of the integrated Owner’s Manual is displayed on the Control Display.

Menu items
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.

1.  Activating the voice control system.
2.  ›MEDIA‹
3.  ›Presets‹

The stored stations are displayed on the Control Display.

Help for voice control

1. ›Voice commands‹: to have the available spoken commands announced.
2. ›General information on voice control: have information on the operating principle of the voice control announced.
3. ›Help‹: have help for the current menu read out loud.

BMW voice commands list 2023 introduced an advanced voice command system that allows drivers to control a wide range of vehicle functions using natural language. With simple verbal prompts, you can seamlessly manage navigation, phone calls, climate control, audio playback, and more, enhancing the convenience and safety of your driving experience.

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