[Ringa14]

I just bought a used 2013 F30 and was wondering how I get access to the BMW Apps/Connected Drive features? Do I need to sign up for a new BMW Assist account? Are the accounts made for a person, or the car itself? I can't seem to find anything to point me in the right direction.

For those that already have it, if you have to also pay a monthly/yearly fee for these services, are they worth it?

Here is a readout of my options on my car:

S1CBA CO2 Umfang CO2 package
S216A Servolenkung-Servotronic HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S249A Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S258A Bereifung mit Notlaufeigenschaften Tire with run-flat functionality
S520A Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S544A Geschwindigkeitsregelung mit Bremsfunkt. Cruise control with brake function
S5DSA Notentriegelung Kofferraum Emergency release, luggage compartment
S645A BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S823A Heissland-Ausführung Hot-climate version
S845A Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S853A Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
S993A Modelljahrescode in FG-Nummer model year code in VIN
S1CAA Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A Automatikgetriebe Automatic transmission
S248A Lenkradheizung Steering wheel heater
S255A Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel
S2H2A BMW LM Rad Vielspeiche 416
S2VBA Reifendruckanzeige Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S302A Alarmanlage Alarm system
S319A Integrierte Universal-Fernbedienung Integrated universal remote control
S322A Komfortzugang Comfort access
S3DZA Entfall Zusatz-Schriftzug aussen Delete extra external lettering
S403A Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S423A Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours
S430A Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A Durchladesystem Through-loading system
S488A Lordosenstütze Fahrer u. Beifahrer Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A Ablagenpaket Storage compartment package
S494A Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S496A Sitzheizung hinten Seat heating, rear
S4CEA Edelholzausführung Fineline anthrazit Fine woodgrain vers., Fineline anthrac.
S4DMA Akzentleisten perlglanz chrom Accent strips, pearl-gloss, chrome
S4NEA Blow-By Heizer Blow-by heater
S502A Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S521A Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S524A Adaptives Kurvenlicht Adaptive Headlights
S534A Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S563A Lichtpaket Light package
S575A Zusätzliche 12V-Steckdosen Supplementary 12V sockets
S609A Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S610A Head-Up Display Head-up display
S615A Erweiterte BMW Online Information Expanded BMW Online Information
S655A Satellitentuner Satellite tuner
S676A HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S697A Area-Code 1 für DVD Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Steuerung Teleservices Control for Teleservices
S6NFA Musik-Schnittstelle für Smartphone Music interface for Smartphone
S6NLA Anbindung Bluetooth + USB-Geräte inkl. Connection Bluetooth + USB devices incl.
S6NRA Apps Apps
S6UHA Traffic Information Traffic Information
S6VAA CIC-Zusteuerung CIC-Zusteuerung
S6WAA Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WAA Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
P7S2A Luxury Line Luxury Line
S8KCA Ölwartungsinterval 24.000km/24Monate
S8S4A Decodierung variable Lichtverteilung Decoding variable light distribution
S8SCA Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8TNA Tagfahrlicht über Lichtmenü
S925A Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
S9AAA Aussenhautschutz Outer skin protection

Thanks!!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Ringa14

I just bought a used 2013 F30 and was wondering how I get access to the BMW Apps/Connected Drive features? Do I need to sign up for a new BMW Assist account? Are the accounts made for a person, or the car itself? I can't seem to find anything to point me in the right direction.

For those that already have it, if you have to also pay a monthly/yearly fee for these services, are they worth it?

Here is a readout of my options on my car:

S1CBA CO2 Umfang CO2 package
S216A Servolenkung-Servotronic HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S249A Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S258A Bereifung mit Notlaufeigenschaften Tire with run-flat functionality
S520A Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S544A Geschwindigkeitsregelung mit Bremsfunkt. Cruise control with brake function
S5DSA Notentriegelung Kofferraum Emergency release, luggage compartment
S645A BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S823A Heissland-Ausführung Hot-climate version
S845A Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S853A Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
S993A Modelljahrescode in FG-Nummer model year code in VIN
S1CAA Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A Automatikgetriebe Automatic transmission
S248A Lenkradheizung Steering wheel heater
S255A Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel
S2H2A BMW LM Rad Vielspeiche 416
S2VBA Reifendruckanzeige Tyre pressure control (TPC)
S302A Alarmanlage Alarm system
S319A Integrierte Universal-Fernbedienung Integrated universal remote control
S322A Komfortzugang Comfort access
S3DZA Entfall Zusatz-Schriftzug aussen Delete extra external lettering
S403A Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S423A Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours
S430A Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A Durchladesystem Through-loading system
S488A Lordosenstütze Fahrer u. Beifahrer Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A Ablagenpaket Storage compartment package
S494A Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S496A Sitzheizung hinten Seat heating, rear
S4CEA Edelholzausführung Fineline anthrazit Fine woodgrain vers., Fineline anthrac.
S4DMA Akzentleisten perlglanz chrom Accent strips, pearl-gloss, chrome
S4NEA Blow-By Heizer Blow-by heater
S502A Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S521A Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S524A Adaptives Kurvenlicht Adaptive Headlights
S534A Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S563A Lichtpaket Light package
S575A Zusätzliche 12V-Steckdosen Supplementary 12V sockets
S609A Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S610A Head-Up Display Head-up display
S615A Erweiterte BMW Online Information Expanded BMW Online Information
S655A Satellitentuner Satellite tuner
S676A HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S697A Area-Code 1 für DVD Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Steuerung Teleservices Control for Teleservices
S6NFA Musik-Schnittstelle für Smartphone Music interface for Smartphone
S6NLA Anbindung Bluetooth + USB-Geräte inkl. Connection Bluetooth + USB devices incl.
S6NRA Apps Apps
S6UHA Traffic Information Traffic Information
S6VAA CIC-Zusteuerung CIC-Zusteuerung
S6WAA Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WAA Instrumentenkombi mit erweitertem Umfang Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
P7S2A Luxury Line Luxury Line
S8KCA Ölwartungsinterval 24.000km/24Monate
S8S4A Decodierung variable Lichtverteilung Decoding variable light distribution
S8SCA Freischaltung Telematik länderspez. Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8TNA Tagfahrlicht über Lichtmenü
S925A Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
S9AAA Aussenhautschutz Outer skin protection

Thanks!!

You're good to go...

Call BMW Assist from your car and they will set you up if the car is still under warranty...

[Malaka1]

No apps in the US currently

[Ringa14]

any idea when they plan on releasing them?

[Tim@codemybimmer]

BMW Apps - with CIC iDrive integration, runs from an iOS device via USB. Download BMW ConnectedDrive and it will give you access to select apps via your iOS device.

[RSnic]

Hi,

I have 14 F30 that has Tech package (includes S609A & S6ACA, S6AKA); also have Samsung S4 Android phone,

Both My BMW Remote and Connected Drive work on my phone and car, though ConnectedDrive is not very useful; both of these were originally listed only for 2014+ models, but it may have changed

Might be your particular phone, since not all phones are listed on the BMW site -- suggest you go to BMW North America site and go to the BluEtooth compatibility section to check.

[Z_Victor1]

BMW Apps (if your country supports it) integrate with Apple products.
But I don't think they are meant to work with Android….?

[Technic]

Android support is in the NBT iDrive... or at least that is what BMW stated last year.

[RSnic]

Indeed, Android support is with the 2014s -- sort of. As I said above, I have '14 F30 with Tech package and a Samsung Galaxy S4 Android phone. BMW released Android versions of My BMW Remote and BMW ConnectedDrive, as well Driver's Guide and BMW Genius App -- all on Google play.

The only really link is BMW ConnectedDrive, which is still lacking for additional Apps to tie into, like it's iPhone brethren.

Additionally, there's Send to Car, a Google Maps add-in (also available on Google Play) and Send to BMW, which is a Windows 8 App (available in Microsoft Store), both of these allow you to send a location to the car using basically Google Maps, which, of course, you can also use to send locations to car.

Hope that helps