BMW Connected Drive
Digital enhancements for your BMW. Enjoy a premium experience while you drive with innovative products and Connected Services.
BMW ConnectedDrive offers a range of functions and services to make your journey safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. Does your BMW include a permanently fitted and active SIM card? Then register your vehicle and create a new BMW ID on the Login page of the My BMW App or My BMW Portal on the BMW web page. Your can also start the registration process in your BMW by scanning a QR code. Download the My BMW App to use all the digital functions. Additional features are clearly summarised in the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
What is BMW ConnectedDrive?
BMW ConnectedDrive offers you a wide range of digital services and driver assistance systems for your BMW, either factory-fitted or available from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. You can also use cloud-based services with real-time information, such as BMW Maps or BMW Charging, using the mobile communications connection of your BMW.
Depending on the equipment fitted in your BMW, apps and vehicle functions are operated in BMW iDrive via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, by touch on the control display, using the BMW Controller or using your connected smartphone. You can view your vehicle status in the My BMW App and, among other things, perform Remote Services or set up the BMW Digital Key for your BMW. From Operating System 7 onwards, your BMW will receive regular Software Updates.
The benefits of BMW ConnectedDrive
Maximising connectivity.
BMW ConnectedDrive enhances your driving experience by integrating different digital services. They simplify vehicle management and improve comfort and convenience.
Intuitive and clever operation.
Control your BMW by voice command or by touching the control display. Keep an eye on any running apps at all times. Safe and comfortable driving has never been easier.
Better connected. Individually personalised.
BMW ConnectedDrive turns every journey into a tailor-made adventure. Enjoy even more apps for your very own personal digital experience. Always up to date and over the air.
Conveniently over the air.
Smartphone integration made easy. Use Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto® as you usually do. Conveniently control your favourite apps using the operating system of your BMW.
Highlight features of BMW ConnectedDrive.
Once you have purchased your BMW, registered your BMW ID and connected with the My BMW App you will gain access to many of the benefits ConnectedDrive features offer.
BMW iDrive.
Experience an intuitive In-Car Experience consisting of the BMW Operating System, displays and operating elements.
Leave your vehicle key at home.
Within the My BMW App, your smartphone can be set up as your BMW Digital Key. Simply approach or hold it against the door handle and get in. Or share digitally with other people.
Stay informed while driving.
BMW Maps displays detailed maps, real-time traffic, and comprehensively supports you when navigating.
Efficient listening, efficient support.
Operate your vehicle intuitively with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. It understands more commands and helps you with everything concerning your BMW.
BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades.
Equip your BMW with new vehicle functions when you need them with the wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades and digital advancements.
BMW Digital Premium
Advanced navigation.
Real-time traffic information, 3D buildings and detailed tracking.
More apps.
Offers a wide range of music, podcasts, games and other apps.
Personalisation.
Individual welcome animations and improved My Modes for a tailor-made driving experience.
Regular updates.
Always stay up to date with regular updates and new content, including over-the-air updates.
Flexible ordering.
You can cancel features and services at any time and individually set their duration to between one month and one year.
With free software updates, your BMW stays up to date.
Keep your BMW up to date with Remote Software Upgrades after purchase. These include quality improvements, feature enhancements, and new functions.
How to update your BMW's software:
As soon as a new software update is available, it will automatically be downloaded to your smartphone, and you can conveniently transfer it to your vehicle. You can then start the installation remotely via the app or directly in the vehicle. In just about 20 minutes, your BMW will be up to date.
Frequently asked questions about BMW ConnectedDrive.
BMW ConnectedDrive includes all digital services that intelligently connect your vehicle to
the outside world. This includes telematics services such as navigation services and voice control. Additionally, driver assistance systems, mobile device connectivity, as well as entertainment offerings and traffic services make every drive more comfortable.
In BMW vehicles from 2013 onwards, a SIM card is permanently installed and generally active. This SIM card is the basic requirement for using BMW ConnectedDrive as well as for meeting legal requirements, such as the statutory emergency call.
To provide BMW ConnectedDrive services, such as BMW Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservice, data is exchanged between the vehicle and BMW via the mobile network and processed by BMW to deliver the services.
Detailed information about which data is involved in specific cases can be found in the legal notices on data protection.
Depending on your country and the model and equipment fitted in your BMW with BMW Operating System 7 (from service pack 2018) or later, you may be able to use the “BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades” offer to purchase vehicle functions that, in the past, were solely available as factory-fitted optional equipment. Purchase them via the BMW ConnectedDrive Store and install them over the air in your vehicle. The BMW ConnectedDrive Store in your will provide an overview of the functions available for your BMW. Please note: Individual functions can only be ordered if your BMW is technically prepared with the relevant optional equipment or a factory-fitted equipment package. The “Software Updates” service must be available and activated in your BMW.
In conjunction with the optional “BMW Digital Premium” offer, from Operating System 9 onwards this gives you access to an extended BMW ConnectedDrive Store with BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades and an ever-growing range of third-party apps.
A guide on how to purchase and install BMW Digital Premium can be found here: BMW How-To Video: https://youtu.be/eL-cyZYMIFk
BMW Digital Premium for BMW Operating System 9 includes, among other things, country-specific apps for music, podcasts, news and in-car gaming. BMW Digital Premium also enhances the functions of BMW Maps and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and also includes My Modes. The advanced functions of BMW Maps include real-time traffic information (RTTI) with colour displays across the entire map area (even if navigation is not enabled), 3D displays of buildings and orientation points, realistic tracking visualisation at complex exits and road junctions, plus additional, dynamic information about points of interest in selected categories. Please note: The range of functions and map content of BMW Maps may vary from one country to another.
You can purchase BMW Digital Premium via the BMW ConnectedDrive Store, My BMW App or directly in-vehicle as a monthly or annual subscription specific to your country, and flexibly cancel it at any time. You can also experience the features of BMW Digital Premium during a free trial period.
What is the cost of BMW Digital Premium?
BMW Digital Premium lets you extend the basic functions of your BMW from BMW Operating System 9 onwards and purchase additional vehicle apps from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store for your country and for various terms. Visit the BMW ConnectedDrive Store in your vehicle or online at www.bmw-connecteddrive.com for prices and more information on available services and apps for your vehicle.
The Standard Connectivity in your BMW is available for an unlimited period – offering you key digital functions for your journey. The optional BMW Digital Premium offer for BMW Operating System 9 lets you experience advanced BMW Maps functions in addition to the basic equipment. You will also have access to a wide range of third-party audio, entertainment and news apps with regular updates. What's more, you can access My Modes and other features for the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
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