BMW Online using Android

Sasquartch · 01-09-2017, 10:36 AM

I think I've come to the conclusion that this isn't possible with an Android phone

Has anyone actually done this - seen it done ?

I want to use BMW Online on the iDrive (CIC) without a ConnectedDrive subscription and can never get it to connect using my phone, it always times out saying something to the effect that Bluetooth needs to be set up for data (which as far as I can tell it is)

Will give up I think unless anyone can say it can be done

gr4z · 01-10-2017, 12:57 AM

Am looking at moving from iOS to Android to keen to know if you get anywhere...

Chrismac13 · 01-10-2017, 01:25 AM

Android is hopeless in BMW,

gr4z · 01-10-2017, 02:00 AM

I thought BMW had said they are working on improving the situation for Android - or did I imagine that??

vorph · 01-10-2017, 02:49 AM

I also will get android as screen mirroring doesn't work with iOS. They make big improvements for android as tested Samsung S7 with my ID5.

Smee · 01-10-2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vorph

I also will get android as screen mirroring doesn't work with iOS. They make big improvements for android as tested Samsung S7 with my ID5.

can you screen mirror with android?

vorph · 01-10-2017, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Smee

can you screen mirror with android?

Yes, definitely as tried my mate's S7 and plays lovely. Tried all my iPhones, jailbreake version as well, no joy.

Smee · 01-10-2017, 05:26 AM

How do I do it?

335d-KR · 01-10-2017, 05:51 AM

BMW online on Android is basically useless. The app itself will not allow you to pair it with a car so you have to go through the web portal. Once you have done that, you can see your car on the app but that is about it. Any attempt to send directions, flash the lights or anything else on the car fails.

Smee · 01-10-2017, 05:56 AM

nicon have you signed up to remote services?

335d-KR · 01-10-2017, 06:19 AM

Is that the same as the Online Service?

Sasquartch · 01-10-2017, 07:53 AM

Done a little more experimenting

I turn off Bluetooth on my phone then :
If I go ConnectedDrive - Service Status, then Update BMW Services is grey'ed out

Once I re-enable BT on my phone the option then becomes available, I can select this and it comes back after a while saying update successful

Your service says I have BMW Online and Assist Emergency Call

So I conclude from this that the phone is talking OK to the car and can transfer data

However, when trying to start BMW Online it just does nothing, eventually timing out saying I need to 'Activate data services for Bluetooth device'. Surely data services must be OK if I can update successfully ??

What should I expect when selecting BMW Online ?

225 · 01-10-2017, 08:13 AM

I use the bmw app on my android for remote stuff like sending maps etc and works fine. For the car i have an old Iphone as connected drive apps such as mplaptimer and amazon prime misic for bmw do not work on android last time I checked.

nobby.uk · 01-10-2017, 12:25 PM

I've got a 340i with Business Nav. Phone is a HTC M9.
I can stream pretty much any music over bluetooth from the phone to the car.
The default Android Music Player, BBC Radio Player, Amazon Music & Spotify are what I've used so far.

If I'm browsing Facebook then I can get vids on the Phone screen with the sound coming through the car.

Not changed or done anything special. Just worked from day 1.

Ti Rich · 01-11-2017, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicon2k

BMW online on Android is basically useless. The app itself will not allow you to pair it with a car so you have to go through the web portal. Once you have done that, you can see your car on the app but that is about it. Any attempt to send directions, flash the lights or anything else on the car fails.

Really? - my Samsung S5 works fine with all that.

Music streaming over BT with album artwork too.

Sasquartch · 01-11-2017, 06:58 AM

I'm not sure streaming stuff over Bluetooth has anything to do with BMW Online

Basically I'm wanting to find out what I should get when I select ConnectedDrive, BMW Online from my idrive

All it does at present is to try and do something which eventually times out with a message about data services and Bluetooth, this despite me be able to update the services using the same phone

I have my connecteddrive login details ready, just cannot get to the point where I can log in

Any screenshots of a working system would be helpful

01-09-2017, 10:36 AM	#1
Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	BMW Online using Android I think I've come to the conclusion that this isn't possible with an Android phone Has anyone actually done this - seen it done ? I want to use BMW Online on the iDrive (CIC) without a ConnectedDrive subscription and can never get it to connect using my phone, it always times out saying something to the effect that Bluetooth needs to be set up for data (which as far as I can tell it is) Will give up I think unless anyone can say it can be done
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	Am looking at moving from iOS to Android to keen to know if you get anywhere... __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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Chrismac13 Captain 201 Rep 607 Posts Drives: BMW F31 335i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Blyth iTrader: (0)	Android is hopeless in BMW, __________________ Current: 2016 BMW M5 F10 Gone: 2015 BMW 335i F31, MPPK, DMS Remap, Eibach Pro kit
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	I thought BMW had said they are working on improving the situation for Android - or did I imagine that?? __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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vorph Banned 145 Rep 479 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I also will get android as screen mirroring doesn't work with iOS. They make big improvements for android as tested Samsung S7 with my ID5.
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Smee Colonel 505 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	How do I do it?
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335d-KR New Member 9 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 335d XDrive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: The South iTrader: (0)	BMW online on Android is basically useless. The app itself will not allow you to pair it with a car so you have to go through the web portal. Once you have done that, you can see your car on the app but that is about it. Any attempt to send directions, flash the lights or anything else on the car fails.
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Smee Colonel 505 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	nicon have you signed up to remote services? __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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335d-KR New Member 9 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 335d XDrive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: The South iTrader: (0)	Is that the same as the Online Service?
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01-10-2017, 07:53 AM	#12
Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	Done a little more experimenting I turn off Bluetooth on my phone then : If I go ConnectedDrive - Service Status, then Update BMW Services is grey'ed out Once I re-enable BT on my phone the option then becomes available, I can select this and it comes back after a while saying update successful Your service says I have BMW Online and Assist Emergency Call So I conclude from this that the phone is talking OK to the car and can transfer data However, when trying to start BMW Online it just does nothing, eventually timing out saying I need to 'Activate data services for Bluetooth device'. Surely data services must be OK if I can update successfully ?? What should I expect when selecting BMW Online ?
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01-10-2017, 08:13 AM	#13
225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,933 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I use the bmw app on my android for remote stuff like sending maps etc and works fine. For the car i have an old Iphone as connected drive apps such as mplaptimer and amazon prime misic for bmw do not work on android last time I checked.
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01-10-2017, 12:25 PM	#14
nobby.uk Enlisted Member 9 Rep 31 Posts Drives: F31 - 340i Touring Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	I've got a 340i with Business Nav. Phone is a HTC M9. I can stream pretty much any music over bluetooth from the phone to the car. The default Android Music Player, BBC Radio Player, Amazon Music & Spotify are what I've used so far. If I'm browsing Facebook then I can get vids on the Phone screen with the sound coming through the car. Not changed or done anything special. Just worked from day 1.
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01-11-2017, 06:58 AM	#16
Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure streaming stuff over Bluetooth has anything to do with BMW Online Basically I'm wanting to find out what I should get when I select ConnectedDrive, BMW Online from my idrive All it does at present is to try and do something which eventually times out with a message about data services and Bluetooth, this despite me be able to update the services using the same phone I have my connecteddrive login details ready, just cannot get to the point where I can log in Any screenshots of a working system would be helpful
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