BMW’s Advanced Infotainment System: Tips and Tricks for New Users

Over the last few years, infotainment has become a central feature in most modern vehicles. One of the most advanced systems available today is the BMW infotainment system, commonly referred to as the BMW iDrive, which is currently available with an 8.5 or a 9 operating system depending on the model you drive. Learn about the benefits of intuitive infotainment before you visit your BMW dealer.  

BMW’s Advanced Infotainment System: Tips and Tricks for New Users

The BMW iDrive infotainment system is typically housed on a BMW Curved display and focuses on effortless touchscreen operation. No matter which operating system your BMW has, you can generally adjust the widgets available on your infotainment display to customize your user experience. Controlling your infotainment system is also easy thanks to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, a voice-recognition platform that enables voice commands for most vehicle functions, navigation routes, and more. 

BMW iDrive My Modes

If you want to enhance your driving experience, you can toggle through different performance and infotainment settings. My Modes are tailored to meet your personal driving preferences so you can enjoy a truly immersive driving experience. These modes are Personal Mode, Sport Mode, and Efficient Mode. 

BMW Maps

Your iDrive infotainment system comes with BMW Maps, an integrated navigation system that comes with subscribed ConnectedDrive services. This map feature provides flawless directions to your destinations, allows you to save your favorite destinations, and much more. BMW Maps is a cloud-based service that is remotely updated through ConnectedDrive Upgrades. 

BMW Digital Key

You can enhance your daily convenience by downloading the My BMW App and creating a BMW Digital Key. This feature transforms your smartphone into a digital key that can control keyless vehicle functions such as starting the engine, unlocking the door, and more. The BMW Digital Key can be authorized for five drivers. 

What About Smartphone Integration?

All of your favorite media and entertainment apps are right at your fingertips with smartphone integration. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay give drivers access to third-party apps like Spotify, Google Maps, Apple Music, Audible, and more. You can connect your phone to your BMW wirelessly and select your entertainment apps on your BMW’s infotainment touchscreen. Smartphone integration also enables Google Assistant and Siri. 

Ask Your BMW Dealer: How Do You Update Your BMW Infotainment System?

As part of your vehicle’s ongoing maintenance, most of your infotainment system updates will be available as digital BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades that are automatically downloaded and installed. If you run into trouble with your remote software updates, you can stop by your dealership for troubleshooting assistance. If you ever want to upgrade your infotainment options, you can select individual features at the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. 

Effortless infotainment is just a voice command away with the BMW iDrive infotainment system. Explore these intuitive features when you schedule a test drive at BMW of Bloomfield Hills in Bloomfield Hills, MI.