In addition to an Amazon account, you will need a ConnectedDrive account, the My BMW app on your iPhone®, and a compatible vehicle, equipped with Navigation. Visit BMWUSA.com/ConnectedDrive to confirm whether your vehicle is compatible.
Alexa is a digital assistant from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For safety reasons, some Alexa functions may not be fully available in the vehicle when driving. Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the My BMW app and in the vehicle. Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa app to set it up in the vehicle.
Depending on which BMW Operating System your vehicle has, perform the following steps.
BMW Operating System 7, 8, and 8.5:
- "APPS"
- Amazon Alexa"
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the vehicle as follows: Say the activation word "Alexa" and the desired command. Information about the active function is displayed on the control display. If the function is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as necessary.
BMW Operating System 9:
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the vehicle. Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa app to set it up in the vehicle. To activate Amazon Alexa Car Integration, proceed as follows:
- Go through the menu as follows via iDrive:
- Apps menu
- "All"
- "Alexa".
- Select the desired setting.
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the vehicle as follows: Say the activation word "Alexa" and the desired command. Information about the active function is displayed on the control display.
You can learn more here: What is required to use Amazon Alexa Car Integration?
