05-21-2014, 12:26 PM | #1 |
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Connected drive + internet + remote services
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I've been trying to understand the working principle of these services...meaning, how does the car get internet access, plus remote services, etc...do you have to get a sim card into the car? On bmw's website it says the internet option will word for 1 year, and then you can extend it...so, is BMW providing the internet, with a monthly fee?? I'm ordering mine with the navigation pack, which includes the professional nav system, with real time traffic and connect drive, and was wondering if the internet and remote service are worth it... |
05-21-2014, 12:30 PM | #2 |
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The car has a sim card with 3G, it will be subscription based after one year. I hope the yearly subscription is cheap, otherwise I'll go back to using my phone for that stuff.
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05-21-2014, 12:34 PM | #3 |
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Anyone found a valid use other than the above for the internet access? I would love to actually use it for something worthwhile. |
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05-21-2014, 02:47 PM | #5 |
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What about the remote services, open and close, doors, flash headlights, etc...it says "for life" on bmw's website, so I guess, that is a separate thing from the internet, but again, how does the car receive the data!?
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05-21-2014, 03:17 PM | #7 |
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I believe all remote services are communicated to the car via cellular data. In the States it used to be over Verizon's network but I believe BMW switched to AT&T a few years ago. Not 100% sure on that.
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05-21-2014, 04:56 PM | #8 |
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That is all off of BMW's "Remote" app. you have to activate BMW Assist for it to sync with the car. be sure to use the us version of the app
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