BMW 3: Managing mobile devices
General information
- After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
- After stored content on the SIM card or the
mobile phone, such as contacts, has been
detected, the data is transmitted to the vehicle
and can be used via iDrive.
- For some devices, certain settings are necessary,
for instance authorization; see the owner's
manual of the device.
Displaying the device list
All devices paired with or connected to the vehicle
are displayed in the device list.
A maximum of 4 devices can be connected to
the vehicle via Bluetooth, and a maximum of 10
devices can be connected to the vehicle via WiFi.
A maximum of 20 devices will be detected.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device is
used. When the icon is displayed in white, this
function is actively connected to the vehicle. The
icon is displayed in gray when the function of the
device is inactive.
Telephone.
Bluetooth audio.
WiFi hotspot.
Apple CarPlay.
Screen Mirroring.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated for
paired and connected devices.
If a function is assigned to a device, the function
will be deactivated where appropriate for a device
that is already connected and the device will
be disconnected. Follow the information on the
Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Select the desired device.
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Disconnect device"
The device remains paired and can be
connected again.
- "Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the
device before disconnecting are assigned
to the device when it is reconnected. The
functions may be deactivated on a device
already connected.
- "Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed
from the device list.
Priority of the phones
When two mobile phones are connected to the
vehicle, you can specify the priority of the mobile
phones for reconnection.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings".
5. "Priorities for telephones".
6. Select the desired device.
7. Turn the controller to select the priority for
the selected mobile phone.
Select the desired priority by sliding.
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