BMW Assist

3.0L · 08-04-2014, 02:41 PM

I completed the final steps to getting my BMW Assist activated this morning. I'm sure 99% of you are way ahead of me on this feature, but I had to jump through a few more hoops than I initially anticipated. But, not a big deal. Just make a couple of phone calls and then push the SOS button (seemed almost like launching a missile with that protective button cover and all).

So not only is my car now in the Assist program, the BMW App on my iPhone now works. I tested the headlight flash feature and it worked just fine.

This seems like VooDoo in some ways, but it is really cool!

bladeomatic · 08-04-2014, 04:00 PM

Successfully used my "remote horn" feature to locate my 235i in an enormous parking lot this weekend. Much to the jealous look of my wife…

Daddycat · 08-05-2014, 12:00 AM

As long as you don't mind big brother monitoring your whereabouts and listening in on your discussions... [insert evil laugh here)

cloud8r · 08-28-2014, 12:53 PM

Would you mind sharing the steps? I'm in the same boat. Thanks in advance!

RJ

pikcachu · 08-28-2014, 01:12 PM

press the bmw assist button and go through the instructions with the rep on the phone

horsepower_and_hounds · 08-28-2014, 07:07 PM

App????
Hook me up

3.0L · 08-28-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

App????
Hook me up

The App for iPhone is called, "My BMW." Once you get BMW Assist activated, you're good to go. I get big kick out of flashing my headlights, locking my doors and seeing the location of my car with my iPhone.

2+3=5 · 08-28-2014, 10:01 PM

Also remote ventilation!

pikcachu · 08-28-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2+3=5

Also remote ventilation!

not in the US

DCastaneda · 08-28-2014, 10:28 PM

Does this app work with the 228i as well? Tried logging in on the app to no avail.

pikcachu · 08-28-2014, 10:57 PM

it should .... sometimes it takes a few days after you activate the bmw assist account? when did you do the activation?

tccox · 08-29-2014, 08:23 AM

Remember, you do not get all those features unless you have tech package

plien69 · 08-29-2014, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2+3=5

Also remote ventilation!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikcachu

not in the US

Android version has remote ventilation. I use it often.

bman6074 · 08-29-2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plien69

Android version has remote ventilation. I use it often.

+1 i have used this many times

hyperzulu · 08-29-2014, 01:10 PM

I should get an android phone and keep an iPod touch in the car for everything else. All the bmw apps are iCentric, but I just don't want an iPhone. Had one, left it, but miss some of the apps.

pikcachu · 08-29-2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plien69

Android version has remote ventilation. I use it often.

ah yeah.... you are right.....
I'm sure they will disable it soon like they did for the iphone

bman6074 · 08-29-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikcachu

ah yeah.... you are right.....
I'm sure they will disable it soon like they did for the iphone

why would they disable it? was it causing some issue?

pikcachu · 08-29-2014, 07:59 PM

every time something is good they disable it lol....

not really sure why.... some day all of a sudden they forced an update and now no more remote ac

bman6074 · 08-29-2014, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikcachu

every time something is good they disable it lol....

not really sure why.... some day all of a sudden they forced an update and now no more remote ac

I bet that is Apple as they are very strict with there apps.. I doubt BMW had anything to due with it being removed.

3.0L · 08-29-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bman6074

I bet that is Apple as they are very strict with there apps.. I doubt BMW had anything to due with it being removed.

Who actually writes the App? BMW? And what would Apple have to gain by crippling an App? Has Apple offered their own alternative?

bman6074 · 08-29-2014, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0L

Who actually writes the App? BMW? And what would Apple have to gain by crippling an App? Has Apple offered their own alternative?

I'm sure BMW app builders create the app but Apple has final say on how the app works and what can be in it. they are just really strict. I don't know why apple would have it removed. They can be an odd company at times. Very controlling. You do it there way. haha

horsepower_and_hounds · 08-30-2014, 06:49 AM

I installed the app (us version) and it does not include remote ventilation......as pikcachu stated

08-04-2014, 02:41 PM	#1
3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	BMW Assist I completed the final steps to getting my BMW Assist activated this morning. I'm sure 99% of you are way ahead of me on this feature, but I had to jump through a few more hoops than I initially anticipated. But, not a big deal. Just make a couple of phone calls and then push the SOS button (seemed almost like launching a missile with that protective button cover and all). So not only is my car now in the Assist program, the BMW App on my iPhone now works. I tested the headlight flash feature and it worked just fine. This seems like VooDoo in some ways, but it is really cool! __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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Daddycat Private 1 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue 228i M Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Las Cruces, NM iTrader: (0)	As long as you don't mind big brother monitoring your whereabouts and listening in on your discussions... [insert evil laugh here)
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pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	it should .... sometimes it takes a few days after you activate the bmw assist account? when did you do the activation?
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08-29-2014, 08:23 AM	#12
tccox Captain 95 Rep 809 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Msport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228I Msport [0.00]	Remember, you do not get all those features unless you have tech package __________________ A peasant and proud of it Save The Manuals!!!
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hyperzulu Colonel 701 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I should get an android phone and keep an iPod touch in the car for everything else. All the bmw apps are iCentric, but I just don't want an iPhone. Had one, left it, but miss some of the apps.
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pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	every time something is good they disable it lol.... not really sure why.... some day all of a sudden they forced an update and now no more remote ac
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08-30-2014, 06:49 AM	#22
horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I installed the app (us version) and it does not include remote ventilation......as pikcachu stated
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