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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The following mobile devices can be connected
to the USB port:
Mobile phones.
Audio devices such as MP3 players.
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General information
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of delivery includes two vehicle keys or one vehicle
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Data transmission
Principle
The vehicle offers different services, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service provider.
The data transmission can be deactivated
for some services.
General information
When the data transmission is deactivated, the
respective service cannot be used.
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