BMW X5: Managing mobile devices

General information

• After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically recognized and reconnected when standby state is switched on.
• After stored content on the SIM card or the mobile phone, such as contacts, has been detected, the data is transmitted to the vehicle and can be used via iDrive.
• For some devices, certain settings are necessary, for instance authorization; see the operating instructions of the device.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired with or connected to the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

A maximum of four devices can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, and a maximum of ten devices can be connected to the vehicle via WLAN. A maximum of 20 devices will be detected.

1. "COM".

2. "Mobile devices".

An icon to the right of the device name indicates, for which function the device is used.

When the icon is displayed in white, this function is actively connected to the vehicle. The icon is displayed in gray when the function of the device is inactive.

Telephone.

Bluetooth audio.

WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot.

Apps.

Screen Mirroring.

Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for paired and connected devices.

The scope of functions depends on the mobile device.

Follow the information on the Control Display.

1. "COM".

2. "Mobile devices".

3. Select the desired device.

4. Select the desired setting:

• "Connect device"
  The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the device when it is reconnected. The functions may be deactivated on a device already connected.
• "Disconnect device"
  The device remains paired and can be connected again.
• "Delete device"
  The device is disconnected and removed from the device list.
• "Connection mode"
  Select a connection mode, for instance Apple CarPlay.
• "Telephone"
  Set telephone.
• "Bluetooth audio"
  Playback of music files on external devices such as audio devices or mobile phones via Bluetooth.
• "Apps"
  With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the vehicle.
• "Wi-Fi"
  Connects the device with the WLAN in the vehicle.

Priority of the phones

When multiple mobile phones are connected to the vehicle, you can specify the priority of the mobile phones for reconnection.

1. "COM".

2. "Mobile devices".

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings".

5. "Priorities for telephones".

6. Select the desired device.

7. Select the desired priority by sliding.

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