BMW 3: Voice activation system
BMW 3 Series G20 (2018-2026) Owners Manual / iDrive / Voice activation system
Concept
The voice activation system can be used to operate functions with spoken commands. The system supports you with announcements during input.
The voice control system and the feedback it provides are not a substitute for the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual.
General information
- Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a limited extent.
- The system includes special microphones on the driver side and the front passenger side.
- ›...‹ denotes commands to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
- A language must be set via iDrive that is supported by the voice activation system.
- Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
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Activating the voice activation
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice activation feature:
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal
wake word.
Th
Possible commands
General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries.
Speak these list entries out loud exactly as
they are shown in the list.
Say the
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Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Language".
5. "System languag
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Headphones
Corded headphones
Headphones and compatible headsets can be
connected using a jack plug 1/8"/3.5 mm on the
rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player.
Cordless headphones
General information
Suitable wireless headphones are available from
a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected
movements of the seat. Vehicle control
could be lost. There is a risk of accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when
the vehicle is stationary.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
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