BMW 7 Series: Voice activation system- Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "General settings"
- "Language"
- "System language"
- Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "General settings"
- Language"
- "Response length"
- Select the desired setting.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
voice activation system. The function can be deactivated
if inquiries are often undesirably interrupted,
for instance due to background noise or
conversations in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "General settings"
- "Language"
- "Speaking during voice output"
Online speech processing
Online speech processing provides a dictation
function, a natural method of entering destinations
and improves the quality of voice recognition.
To use the functions, data is transmitted to
a service provider via an encrypted connection
and stored locally there.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "General settings"
- "Language"
- "Online speech processing"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken instructions
until the desired volume is set.
- The volume remains constant even if the volume
of other audio sources is changed.
- The volume is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
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.
Press and hold the button
on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation appears
on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
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