[hanizh]

Hello there,

I got my car 2 weeks ago and ever since I'm trying to find helpful applications that run on the iDrive ConnectedDrive system.

The only one I managed to download in Apple Store and also to see it in the iDrive was "BMW Connected", it have internet radio , Calendar and some small other applications...
I found some recommendations for nice apps in BMW.com but didn't manage to find the apps in AppleStore.

Any thoughts or recommendations are welcome.

I have the system without the Nav and with the smaller screen.

[simon.]

Napster, Deezer & Spotify should work & iirc, you can use them for free / low cost trial. Does tracking work on the business nav / send to car stuff? I hope so as my new order car had the standard nav coming with it

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by simon.

Napster, Deezer & Spotify should work & iirc, you can use them for free / low cost trial. Does tracking work on the business nav / send to car stuff? I hope so as my new order car had the standard nav coming with it

Thanks a lot for your answer, I will try it,
The application I tried did connect and work, I also sow my calendar on the iDrive screen, not sure what you mean by send to car etc..

[simon.]

Originally Posted by hanizh

Thanks a lot for your answer, I will try it,
The application I tried did connect and work, I also sow my calendar on the iDrive screen, not sure what you mean by send to car etc..

Meant with BMW remote. Lock / unlock car & send locations to it via the google map search

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t..._services.html

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by simon.

Meant with BMW remote. Lock / unlock car & send locations to it via the google map search

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t..._services.html

Thanks Simon! I sow this application in the website , the problem is that I can't find the application in AppleStore :

[hanizh]

Message from appStore

[simon.]

Strange. Just searched BMW Remote & it's still there for me?

[KPD]

The only app that I actually occasionally use is iOS BMW Remote. I can't do much via Connected Drive's website (stuck on preconditioning, no USB map updates). Send their support two emails over a month ago and haven't received any replies yet.

I have no clue what the point of BMW Connected app is. If I want iPod, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. I would just load it on my phone and connect it to the car via Bluetooth or USB. Contacts sync without the need for an app and I have no need for calendar/messages/anything else in iDrive. Fuel level, consumption, range, mileage, etc. don't sync via Bluetooth and I only plug in my phone when running low on battery. So the data I get on the app is almost always outdated. Even more ridiculous, there are no logs of any kind. The app is pretty much completely useless to me.

BMW Remote app is not available in all countries. If you can't find it in your local appstore, you're not going to be able to use it. I don't think you can download it from a different appstore. You won't be able to link it to the car and activate it. I tried the US one. Didn't work.

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by simon.

Strange. Just searched BMW Remote & it's still there for me?

Seems it based on countries

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by KPD

The only app that I actually occasionally use is iOS BMW Remote. I can't do much via Connected Drive's website (stuck on preconditioning, no USB map updates). Send their support two emails over a month ago and haven't received any replies yet.

I have no clue what the point of BMW Connected app is. If I want iPod, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. I would just load it on my phone and connect it to the car via Bluetooth or USB. Contacts sync without the need for an app and I have no need for calendar/messages/anything else in iDrive. Fuel level, consumption, range, mileage, etc. don't sync via Bluetooth and I only plug in my phone when running low on battery. So the data I get on the app is almost always outdated. Even more ridiculous, there are no logs of any kind. The app is pretty much completely useless to me.

BMW Remote app is not available in all countries. If you can't find it in your local appstore, you're not going to be able to use it. I don't think you can download it from a different appstore. You won't be able to link it to the car and activate it. I tried the US one. Didn't work.

Thanks for the feedback, after all seems that the ConnectedDrive is a good beginning but it is certainly not a mature product

[KPD]

Originally Posted by hanizh

Thanks for the feedback, after all seems that the ConnectedDrive is a good beginning but it is certainly not a mature product

Just to clarify, because BMW brand names and marketing lingo is ALWAYS confusing...

• Connected Drive is the connectivity features that you get with your X1 (e.g. find location, lock/unlock/flash headlights, send destination, etc.). You could use these features either via the website or using the Remote app.
• BMW Remote app is the alternative to the Connected Drive website. It allows you to add a PIN or use TouchID to login more continently. Much easier than logging into the website every time you want to do something.
• BMW Connect is the totally redundant and useless app that I have no idea what it's for.

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by KPD

Just to clarify, because BMW brand names and marketing lingo is ALWAYS confusing...

• Connected Drive is the connectivity features that you get with your X1 (e.g. find location, lock/unlock/flash headlights, send destination, etc.). You could use these features either via the website or using the Remote app.
• BMW Remote app is the alternative to the Connected Drive website. It allows you to add a PIN or use TouchID to login more continently. Much easier than logging into the website every time you want to do something.
• BMW Connect is the totally redundant and useless app that I have no idea what it's for.

What is the exact name of the first application in AppStore ?

[simon.]

Originally Posted by hanizh

What is the exact name of the first application in AppStore ?

BMW ConnectedDrive

Sucks re location based. I use the send route to car weekly from my iPhone & find it very handy.

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by simon.

BMW ConnectedDrive

Sucks re location based. I use the send route to car weekly from my iPhone & find it very handy.

Is it this one ?

[KPD]

Originally Posted by hanizh

What is the exact name of the first application in AppStore ?

As if it wasn't confusing enough already, their apps have different names on different AppStores.

Exact names on the UK AppStore are (click on the names to download):

• My BMW Remote: this is for Connected Drive features that I mentioned previously. Used to be called simply BMW Remote.
• BMW Connected Classic: this is the useless one. It's the one in your screenshot. I have no idea why they're calling it "Classic".

Off-topic, but I also use BMW Driver's Guide. It's a good companion to your on-board and PDF owner manual.

I've just checked the Israel AppStore and I'm afraid the remote app doesn't seem to be available for you guys.

Simon, I'm afraid that's not correct. BMW ConnectedDrive is just a guide and doesn't provide any remote services. It's a dumb clunky mobile brochure, in other words.

[hanizh]

Originally Posted by KPD

As if it wasn't confusing enough already, their apps have different names on different AppStores.

Exact names on the UK AppStore are (click on the names to download):

• My BMW Remote: this is for Connected Drive features that I mentioned previously. Used to be called simply BMW Remote.
• BMW Connected Classic: this is the useless one. It's the one in your screenshot. I have no idea why they're calling it "Classic".

Off-topic, but I also use BMW Driver's Guide. It's a good companion to your on-board and PDF owner manual.

I've just checked the Israel AppStore and I'm afraid the remote app doesn't seem to be available for you guys.

Simon, I'm afraid that's not correct. BMW ConnectedDrive is just a guide and doesn't provide any remote services. It's a dumb clunky mobile brochure, in other words.

Correct , the BMW Connected Drive is just a guide

Thanks a lot for your follow up , really appreciate it!