03-30-2017, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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I have managed to get the system to show (and read out) my emails but I can't get it to show my text messages. Can anyone help? I have an iphone 5c and I don't have Enhanced Bluetooth. There is no option on the phone under the bluetooth menu to show notifications for the BMW.
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03-30-2017, 03:58 PM | #3 | |
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On the idrive menu: select Communication tile. Under the tile is messaging and this where your text messages are displayed. It shows full messages when not driving and whilst driving it shows partial messages and reads out the whole massage if you click on the loudspeaker icon beside the message for both my iPhone 5 and Samsung S5. It only allows me to reply by dictation when driving with the Samsung but not with my iPhone 5. Also for Iphone, It only shows messages received whilst connected to idrive whilst on Samsung it shows all messages that are in the phone (both old and new). You can cross make calls between two different phones. (You can call number that is stored on a phone from another phone as far as both are connected to idrive) I did not need any special set up for the Samsung apart from just connecting by bluetooth to idrive but you would need an extra setup for iPhone . I was able to receive messages from it by following the advice from this youtube video: I have a technology package which includes enhanced bluetooth, whether this is necessary I am not sure Th other way round is to use apple CarPlay. Another option I have because of the nature of my work, though proving a bit redundant because of the above. Even if Apple CarPlay is not factory optioned, you can buy it directly from Connected drive store in the car. The functionality is the same or probably better than IDrive. It would read out the text message to you and you can reply by dictation. The same for phone calls etc. However it is limited to apple iPhones and you cannot cross call. The third way is to use Siri directly by pressing the voice command button on the steering wheel for few seconds and Siri's Voice would be activated through the car speakers. You can command Siri to read out your unread text messages and can reply or compose text messages for you. Hopefully this does not need enhanced bluetooth Last edited by babaikram; 03-31-2017 at 12:30 AM.. |
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08-30-2017, 12:39 PM | #5 |
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Sorry to hijack the thread but I can't post new threads yet
So just got my G30 and for the life of me can't get my Galaxy S7 to give me SMS, emails, or anything else than phone calls really. I don't even see the option anywhere in iDrive, like the phone isn't even connected. Yet I can make and receive calls fine, and my phone seems properly connected. Emails never worked in my previous F30, but text messages did work fine. I can't fathom this is impossible to do in ANY car in 2017, let alone a 5-series... but cell phone compatibility isn't BMW's finest work... Thanks! |
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09-01-2017, 05:27 AM | #9 |
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This thread has prompted me to try and get this going on my car.
I have a Iphone 5s with IOS 10 and also have enhanced bluetooth. On my previous F10 (before I upgraded to a Iphone 5s and had a Iphone 4) it got it to work so if there was an incoming text message, tehre would be an envelope icon on teh sat nav map so you knew you had a SMS waitig for you. So interesting to see if the G30 can replicate this or make it even better. I recall I had to set the phone up in a certian way as regards notifications and it had to be locked as well. so all in all a bit fiddly. A case of RTFM tonight I think! |
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I've read the package files for the US and it seems we got quite a bit less options in Canada, or at the very least they are not packaged the same. That option was the only one I didn't get (because they are running out of 2017 stock and can't order new ones anymore). Worst case I can always get the Bimmer-Tech option I suppose. Last edited by pixlplague; 09-02-2017 at 10:40 AM.. |
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09-02-2017, 11:04 AM | #14 |
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Bullocks. Ok well that might be it. I really wish they would have explained that better to me: the SR said it really only removed CarPlay and wireless charging... would I have known it would take away my cell phone connectivity I would have made some different choices I think (remote parking is cool for about 2 days, then it really turns into a parlour trick).
Almaretto, would you have some good resources for coding? I think I saw you did some as well in another thread; any idea if this is retrofittable? Thanks! |
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In the US the G30 comes standard with 6NS the Enhanced USB & BT option. This option was introduced for MY14 cars: This option (6NS) includes Bluetooth Audio Streaming (now standard), Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration for use of a snap-in adapter(discontinued for MY17 +). If the vehicle is equipped with option 609 (Navigation), 6NS also includes a secondary microphone for enhance hands-free communication, Mobile Office, and the ability to pair a second phone via Bluetooth. Additionally, when added to vehicles with iDrive 4.2, Message Dictation is included. (iDrive 5.0 + support Naturally Speaking as Standard now so this option is now part of it as default) |
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09-02-2017, 11:28 AM | #16 | |
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I'm at a loss here... I might have to go to the dealership but I'm not convinced they will even know. Last time I had similar issues with my F30 they brushed me off saying it was the phone (spoiler: it wasn't and I updated my iDrive myself)... |
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Yes, I code cars locally and remotely. |
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09-02-2017, 03:41 PM | #19 | |
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ZTV Smartphone Connectivity Package 6CP Apple CarPlay Preparation 6NW Wireless Charging w/Extended Bluetooth and USB (yeah I apparently missed that line when first reading) 6WD WiFi Hotspot You can't get any of these options individually from what I was told, but then again I was also told that a) it can't be retrofitted and b) I would still be able to use my cell phone without it... Mind you either way no cars matching my other needs had this pkg included... Coding it is! I will PM you in the following days, if that's ok with you. |
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09-08-2017, 08:57 AM | #22 | |
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Clearly BMW not doing a good job communicating a downgrade in an upgraded model along with the inability to use 2 phones connected at the same time without paying for an expensive package. Guess you have all reached that conclusion already on this thread...
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