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Highlight features of BMW Connected Drive.

Once you have bought your BMW and registered your BMW ID, you will gain access to selected BMW ConnectedDrive services to individually enhance your driving experience. Explore the benefits that your vehicle holds for you.

BMW iDrive.

Experience an intuitive In-Car Experience consisting of the BMW Operating System, displays and operating elements. All apps run quickly and smoothly.


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Leave your vehicle key at home.

Your smartphone becomes your BMW Digital Key. Simply approach or hold it against the door handle and get in. Or share digitally with other people.

Stay even better informed while traveling.

BMW Maps displays detailed maps, real-time traffic, and comprehensively supports you when navigating.

Efficient listening, efficient support.

Operate your vehicle intuitively with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. It understands more commands than ever before and helps you with everything concerning your BMW.

BMW iDrive.

Experience an intuitive In-Car Experience consisting of the BMW Operating System, displays and operating elements. All apps run quickly and smoothly.


Find out more

Leave your vehicle key at home.

Your smartphone becomes your BMW Digital Key. Simply approach or hold it against the door handle and get in. Or share digitally with other people.

Stay even better informed while traveling.

BMW Maps displays detailed maps, real-time traffic, and comprehensively supports you when navigating.

Efficient listening, efficient support.

Operate your vehicle intuitively with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. It understands more commands than ever before and helps you with everything concerning your BMW.

With free software updates, your BMW stays up to date.

Keep your BMW up to date with Remote Software Upgrades after purchase. These include quality improvements, feature enhancements, or new functions.

How to update your BMW's software.

As soon as a new software update is available, it will automatically be downloaded to your smartphone, from where you can conveniently transfer it to your vehicle. You can then start the installation remotely via the app or directly in the vehicle. In just about 20 minutes, your BMW will be up to date.


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How to update your BMW's software.

As soon as a new software update is available, it will automatically be downloaded to your smartphone, from where you can conveniently transfer it to your vehicle. You can then start the installation remotely via the app or directly in the vehicle. In just about 20 minutes, your BMW will be up to date.


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The latest highlights of the software updates.

The content available for your BMW can be found in the version description in the vehicle or in your My BMW App. Upgrade options and content vary depending on the country, vehicle model, equipment, and vehicle condition.

Sharing made easy with BMW Digital Key.

The BMW Digital Key will soon support up to 18 digital keys for a single vehicle. You can define the rights for each key individually, from limited driving performance for new drivers to full administrator rights. This feature will soon be available for compatible smartphones with the iOS operating system.³

Improved performance of the BMW Operating System.

The BMW Operating System runs more smoothly, offers even more intuitive operation and understands your voice commands better. Whether music via Bluetooth or film streaming, everything is done without interruption for pure enjoyment and with a more stable connection to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto​.

Unique time display with QLOCKTWO.

QLOCKTWO is the new time display for your BMW. Designed by the renowned designers Biegert & Funk, its layout and displays change very five minutes. Following the update, the new clock appears as a widget on the central information display.

Sharing made easy with BMW Digital Key.

The BMW Digital Key will soon support up to 18 digital keys for a single vehicle. You can define the rights for each key individually, from limited driving performance for new drivers to full administrator rights. This feature will soon be available for compatible smartphones with the iOS operating system.³

Improved performance of the BMW Operating System.

The BMW Operating System runs more smoothly, offers even more intuitive operation and understands your voice commands better. Whether music via Bluetooth or film streaming, everything is done without interruption for pure enjoyment and with a more stable connection to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto.

Unique time display with QLOCKTWO.

QLOCKTWO is the new time display for your BMW. Designed by the renowned designers Biegert & Funk, its layout and displays change very five minutes. Following the update, the new clock appears as a widget on the central information display.

More BMW Apps. More driving pleasure.

BMW Apps offer you a wealth of practical functions and services. Connect to your BMW or simplify your everyday driving with clever services from BMW.​

My BMW app. Always up to date.

Check your vehicle's status, compare petrol station prices and arrange service appointments. The My BMW App is your direct link to your BMW.


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Frequently asked questions about BMW Connected Drive.

What is BMW ConnectedDrive?

BMW ConnectedDrive offers you a wide range of digital services and driver assistance systems for your BMW. You can also use cloud-based services with real-time information, such as BMW Maps or BMW Charging, using the mobile communications connection of your BMW. Depending on the equipment fitted in your BMW, apps and vehicle functions are operated in BMW iDrive via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, by touch on the control display, using the BMW Controller or using your connected smartphone. You can view your vehicle status in the My BMW App and, among other things, perform Remote Services or set up the BMW Digital Key for your BMW. From Operating System 7 onwards, your BMW will receive regular Software Updates.


How does BMW ConnectedDrive work?

BMW ConnectedDrive offers a range of functions and services to make your journey safer, more comfortable and more pleasant. Register your vehicle and create a new BMW ID on the Login page of the My BMW App or My BMW Portal on your country’s BMW web page. Your can also start the registration process in your BMW by scanning a QR code. Download the My BMW App to use all the digital functions. Additional features are clearly summarized in the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.


What are BMW ConnectedDrive services?

BMW ConnectedDrive includes all digital services that intelligently connect your vehicle to the outside world. This includes telematics services such as navigation services and voice control. Additionally, driver assistance systems, mobile device connectivity, as well as entertainment offerings and traffic services make every drive more comfortable.


In which BMW models is BMW ConnectedDrive available?

In compatible BMW vehicles, a SIM card is permanently installed and generally active. This SIM card is the basic requirement for using BMW ConnectedDrive as well as for meeting general legal requirements.

To provide BMW ConnectedDrive services, such as Teleservice, data is exchanged between the vehicle and BMW via the mobile network and processed by BMW to deliver the services.

Detailed information about which data is involved in specific cases can be found in the legal notices on data protection.

¹ Scope, requirements and availability depend on the model, equipment and country.
² Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.
³ Expected to be available from April 2025.