BMW X5: Android Auto preparation
Principle
Android Auto allows the operation of certain functions of a compatible smartphone via voice control and iDrive.
General information
The range of services offered depends on the country.
Functional requirements
- Compatible Android smartphone: Samsung or Google smartphone with Android 10 or an Android smartphone with Android 11, regardless of the manufacturer.
- Compatible devices.
- Corresponding mobile contract.
- Bluetooth and WLAN are enabled on the smartphone.
- The smartphone must support a 5 Ghz WiFi connection.
- If necessary, the setting for mobile data must be activated on the smartphone.
- WLAN and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehicle.
Pairing a smartphone with Android Auto
1. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device".
5. "Phone calls and audio".
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
A control number is displayed.
7. Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and confirm that the two match.
8. "Use Android Auto".
9. If necessary, finish the setup on the mobile device.
The smartphone is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Operation
For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help: The smartphone has already been paired with Android Auto. When a new connection is set up, Android Auto can no longer be selected.
- Delete the smartphone concerned from the device list.
- On the smartphone, delete the vehicle concerned from the list of stored connections under Bluetooth and under WLAN.
- Pair the smartphone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the required function is still not available: contact Customer Relations, a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
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