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How can I connect my mobile phone via Bluetooth in my BMW with BMW Operating System 8?

After the mobile phone is connected once to the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.

 

Activate Bluetooth® on the mobile phone. 

 

Connecting via Bluetooth®:

  1. Apps menu
  2. "All apps"
  3. "Mobile devices"
  4. "Connect new device"
    • Mobile phones in range are displayed on the control display.
  5. Select the desired mobile phone.
  6. Compare the control number displayed on the control display with the control number in the display of the mobile phone, and confirm that they match.
  7. If necessary, select the connection mode: "Use Bluetooth"

The device is connected and displayed in the device list.

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