BMW ConnectedDrive: The Basics

This week’s blog is dedicated to the technology of BMW ConnectedDrive, which integrates your BMW’s intelligent interfaces, your smartphone, and other technologies to keep you aware and in control of everything going on in both your vehicle and your everyday life!

From your phone, you can control your schedule, monitor and manage your vehicle, and even make travel plans with a few swipes of your finger! Need to remember to leave at a certain time to arrive on schedule? ConnectedDrive will send you a notification telling you that it’s about that time. You can also see how much gas you have (or how much charge you have in your electric BMW) from your phone so you can plan for a pit stop if your tank is low. Don’t have a spare hand? Alexa can ask all the questions for you and give you answers, hands-free.

Inside the car, you’ve got a whole other world of connectivity to explore. With an easy to navigate interface, fully responsive voice command, and state-of-the-art gesture control, BMW makes your morning commute feel as exciting as a cross-country road trip. The iDrive interface uses voice command and navigation to guide you where you’re headed so you can navigate entirely hands-free. You can also control your music and schedule hands-free through the iDrive system. Neat!

More technology? YES. BMW Assist eCall is a fantastic safety feature that allows you to connect with a response specialist that will help determine what help you need in case of an emergency. In terms of the fun stuff, there’s also wireless charging capability and a WiFi hotspot – right in the cabin. And after you get out of the car, your BMW will remember where you parked and even give you a remote view of your vehicle so you can make sure it’s safe. Don’t remember if you locked the doors? You can remotely lock (and unlock) the doors of your BMW through your smartphone.

When you buy a new BMW from Flemington BMW, ask us about these features and how they work with your new vehicle. You’ll be surprised by the convenience and wowed by how luxurious technology can be!