BMW X5: Principle - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Controls / iDrive / Principle - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a personal assistant that enables natural voice operation of various vehicle functions. The Personal Assistant simplifies the operation of the vehicle with the automation of processes and habits.
General information
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is available depending on the national-market version.
- The system includes special microphones on the driver side and the front passenger side.
- Say commands at a normal volume. Speaking directly into the microphone does not improve the speech recognition.
- Say the commands and numbers fluently as well as with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.
- ›...‹ identifies commands that can be spoken.
Functional requirements
- A language that is supported by the Personal
Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Setting the system language.
- Always say commands in the configured system language.
Enter the following settings to access the full range of functions:
- "Online speech processing" is activated.
- All settings under "BMW ConnectedDrive" activated.
- Activation word is activated.
- The Driver profile is activated.
- "Synchronize driver profile" under "Personalization" is activated.
- Relevant ConnectedDrive Services purchased from the ConnectedDrive Store.
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Activating the voice control
system - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Activating the voice control
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The microphone on the driver's s
Possible commands - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Possible commands
General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries.
Say list entries as shown.
Instructions can be issued or questi
Settings - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Settings
Setting the voice control
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
The short version of the voice control plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
1. "CAR".
2
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USB port
General information
Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB port in the section
on USB connections.
Additional information:
USB connections.
In the center armrest
A USB port is located in the center armrest.
Properties:
USB port Type C.
For charging mobile
Child restraint systems
with tether strap
Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
is reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the upper retaining strap does not run
over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes the upper anchor.
Warning
If
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