How do I change the personal activation word when using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in my BMW with Operating System 8/8.5?

In addition to the preset activation word, a personal activation word can be set up with an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The personal activation word can also be changed or deleted.

The activation word should consist of multiple syllables to ensure good recognition.

›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary for the activation word and does not need to be spoken.

Perform the following on the iDrive screen to change the personal activation word:

Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"System settings"
"Voice control"
"Personal Assistant (BMW)"
"Wake word"
"Personal wake word"
"Set"
"Start recording"

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