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BMW 5 Series: Voice activation system

BMW 5 Series 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Voice activation system

Concept

Most functions displayed on the Control Display can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system supports you with announcements during input.

General information

  • Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a limited extent.
  • The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
  • ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

Functional requirements

  • A language must be set via iDrive that is supported by the voice activation system. To set the language.
  • Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.

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 Using the voice activation system

Activating the voice activation system 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. 2. Wait for the signal. 3. Say the command. The symbol on the Control Display indicates that the voice activatio

 Adjusting

Setting the language The language to be used for voice activation and system announcements can be set. Via iDrive: 1. "My Vehicle". 2. "iDrive settings". 3. If necessary, "Language". 4. "Language:

 Using the voice activation system of the smartphone

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be used via voice activation. Activate voice command response on the smartphone for this purpose. 1. Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for appr

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 Adjusting the distance

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