iDrive 5

ewanmac · 09-01-2016, 04:20 PM

Just picked up my new motor and really like the new iDrive GUI. However, one thing i can't find is the old "office" option which allowed you to communicate with your phone to get emails without having to go via the connected drive website.

Anyone else noticed this or am i missing something? Ive managed to get the calendar to sync with no problems but can't for the life of me sync emails.

Is setting up via the connected drive website the only way now (i use an iPhone).

Steve_M_Sport · 09-01-2016, 05:08 PM

have you got enhanced bluetooth ?

ewanmac · 09-02-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

have you got enhanced bluetooth ?

No I didn't spec it as I thought the pro nav gave office functionality. Is this my problem? At least it can be coded!

MarkG_M5Comp · 09-02-2016, 02:35 AM

Slightly different question - is there a USB socket under the 1-8 memory buttons? It seems it's move from the armrest on the X5.

SkyJawa · 09-02-2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ewanmac

No I didn't spec it as I thought the pro nav gave office functionality. Is this my problem? At least it can be coded!

I thought it was EBT that gave the Office functionality, at least I think it used to be.

I didn't spec it either knowing it can be coded (a job for tomorrow!!) assume its the same instructions to follow in the 1 as for the 3/4....?

simon. · 09-02-2016, 03:14 AM

Needs coding as BMW don't give anything for free, even with ProNav!

I found emails too much effort to get each time, even with EBT coded. Texts are great mind & you can code so the whole text shows / reads out

creepy coupe · 09-02-2016, 03:21 AM

I think it's (gmail) an app now in the "connected drive" section?

djcowlin · 09-02-2016, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M50d

Slightly different question - is there a USB socket under the 1-8 memory buttons? It seems it's move from the armrest on the X5.

Only if you spec extended Bluetooth/wireless charging. There's also a USB port under the central armrest, by all accounts.

Here's what it looks like:

SkyJawa · 09-02-2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

Texts are great mind & you can code so the whole text shows / reads out

You got a link to what to change for that mate?

Wibbles · 09-02-2016, 04:13 AM

I can code the extended bluetooth if required. PM me.

simon. · 09-02-2016, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

You got a link to what to change for that mate?

It was in the coding guide, will have a look & see if I can find it unless anyone has it handy?

SkyJawa · 09-02-2016, 05:26 AM

Ah ok, I'll have a looky through, haven't got a new copy (last one I got is about a year old), but if its in there I'll find it

Just got the latest E-Sys installed and the newest data so all set

badgerbrock72 · 09-02-2016, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

I can code the extended bluetooth if required. PM me.

Sorry for the thread hijack OP but wibbles are you anywhere near the Midlands as I am interested in getting EBT coded

Cheers

Garry

Wibbles · 09-02-2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by badgerbrock72

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Originally Posted by wibbles

I can code the extended bluetooth if required. PM me.

Sorry for the thread hijack OP but wibbles are you anywhere near the Midlands as I am interested in getting EBT coded

Cheers

Garry

no but I can do it remotely if required.

MarkG_M5Comp · 09-02-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djcowlin

Only if you spec extended Bluetooth/wireless charging. There's also a USB port under the central armrest, by all accounts.

Here's what it looks like:

Thanks... so that tends to suggest the carpal will NOT be wireless then!

Wibbles · 09-02-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M50d

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Originally Posted by djcowlin

Only if you spec extended Bluetooth/wireless charging. There's also a USB port under the central armrest, by all accounts.

Here's what it looks like:

Thanks... so that tends to suggest the carpal will NOT be wireless then!

carplay is wireless.

djcowlin · 09-02-2016, 03:01 PM

Ah - thought it was a reference to RSI

ewanmac · 09-02-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgerbrock72

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

I can code the extended bluetooth if required. PM me.

Sorry for the thread hijack OP but wibbles are you anywhere near the Midlands as I am interested in getting EBT coded

Cheers

Garry

no but I can do it remotely if required.

Very interesting. What do I need at this end?

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