BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Possible commands
General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries.
Speak these list entries out loud exactly as they are shown in the list.
Say the commands and numbers with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.
The status of the voice recognition is displayed in the upper area of the Control Display.
Function examples
Menu items
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. 
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. ›Media and radio‹.
3. ›Presets‹ The stored stations are displayed on the Control Display.
Navigation
Destinations can be entered in the navigation system using the voice activation system. It is also possible to say Points of Interest or have traffic reports announced.
- ›Drive me to 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey‹.
- ›Take me home‹.
- ›Are there any traffic messages‹?
Communication
For example, when a mobile phone is connected, the voice activation system can be used to start calls or send SMS.
- ›Call John Doe on cell phone‹.
- ›Dial the number 1 8 0 0 8 3 1 1 1 1 7‹.
- ›New text message to John Doe: I'll be right there‹.
Media and Radio
Most radio functions can be used via voice operation.
- ›Turn on music‹.
- ›Music off‹.
- ›Next title‹.
Climate control
Most climate control functions can be used via voice.
- ›Activate climate control‹.
- ›Deactivate ... air recirculation‹.
- ›Temperature [...] at ...‹.
Help on the voice activation system
- To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
- To have information on the operating principle of the voice activation system read out loud: ›General information on voice control‹.
- To have help for the current menu read out loud: ›Help‹.
Information for Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.
Activating the voice activation
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice activation feature:
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal
wake word.
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Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Language".
5. "System languag ...
Other materials:
Registering a Bluetooth®
audio player for the
first time
To use the Bluetooth® Audio, it is necessary to register an audio
player with the system.
Once the player has been registered, it is possible to use the
Bluetooth® Audio.
For details about registering a Bluetooth® device
Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your audio player on ...
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and
Combination Meter
DESCRIPTION
This circuit is necessary for the ASL (Auto Sound Leveliser) built into the
stereo component amplifier.
Speed signals are received from the combination meter and used for the ASL.
The ASL function automatically adjusts the sound data in order to enable hearing
the clear audio ...
Setup menu
You can adjust the audio system to your desired settings.
Display “Setup” screen
Press the “SETUP” button to display the “Setup” screen.
Select to adjust the settings for operation sounds, screen animation,
etc.
Select to set the voice settings.
Select to adjust th ...
