08-01-2014, 05:38 PM | #2 |
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Tech pkg, yes. But I'm not sure all services are enabled before US delivery, so it may be a moot point for what you're trying to do. I'd have to go back and look at what is/isn't available while you're in Europe.
Yep, just confirmed. The ConnectedDrive services are not enabled until you reach the states (confirmed by others who recently did ED). Even the USB loaded route feature was removed back in 2010 - though not really sure how that would work since now you use a USB drive for Euro maps while doing ED anyway... Last edited by hyperzulu; 08-01-2014 at 05:51 PM.. |
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08-02-2014, 06:19 PM | #3 |
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So.. I've had my 2 series for about 2 weeks, was wondering if intergrated bmw apps i.e. Pandora, twitter etc.. Work while driving. As soon as I release the handbrake ok my car all connecteddrive functions disable and can no longer control via idrive - seems pretty silly to only be able to use pandora integration while stationary??
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08-02-2014, 06:32 PM | #4 |
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You can do coding to enable to import routes. So you do a route on google maps and you can import it to idrive
HU_NBT 3000 NAVI_TRIP_IMPORT Last edited by pikcachu; 08-02-2014 at 07:13 PM.. |
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08-02-2014, 07:14 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for that - might have to look into it. So am I right in thinking that using Radio Apps (Pandora) on iphone5s while driving is not possible as standard to control via idrive?
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08-04-2014, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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You can't multitask the iPhone while using Pandora on iDrive. You have to keep Pandora on the phone screen.
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08-04-2014, 08:33 AM | #9 |
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Thanks guys - I think I'm not explaining properly:
So #1 I get in the car and start it #2 Plug in phone via USB #3 Open Pandora app on the iphone #4 it appears on the screen music playing fine #5 release the handbrake to drive, immediately Pandora switches off idrive and a message comes up on idrive saying "apps cannot function whilst driving" - or something to that effect - phone still has the pandora< - > bmw logo on it and can hear the music, just can't control it from idrive or iphone at that point... Kinda useless really If the car is on already and are in drive it won't even let me select any apps whatsoever... So connecteddrive features only work when the handbrake is up!! Is this the same experience for everyone? |
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08-04-2014, 10:48 PM | #13 |
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Why did you have to connect the phone to idrive via USB? You can simply play Pandora via bluetooth and you can use the scroll on the steering wheel to play next song. The only thing you can't do via bluetooth is switching pandora stations, but I don't think it's a big deal.
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- and because if something is supposed to work one way and it doesn't, it's frustrating If that's how it's sold to you, then that's what it should do - how is that even up for debate? I wanted to know how others have experienced it, to see if the problem is isolated to Australia (with little uptake of the technology) or to the rest of the world also? |
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08-14-2014, 10:16 PM | #17 |
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I took delivery at the Welt this week. The navigation does include functionality in Europe without a USB download. I haven't tried connected drive through the connected app yet but will try tomorrow and report back. I was also unclear whether the app requires a login (apparently not?). There are some apps for music in Europe (rhapsody, aupeo, deezer) I want to try. Especially as it appears Sirius radio does not work in Europe.
Another question I have now is how should I go about getting the BMW assist login info for the my BMW/remote app? |
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