07-31-2012, 09:19 AM | #1 |
Administrator
42746
Rep 21,305
Posts |
My BMW Remote App Now Available for Android
BIMMERPOST NEWS My BMW Remote App Now Available for Android Smart vehicle control. Multifunctional My BMW Remote app now also available for smartphones with Android operating system. 31.07.2012 Munich. The My BMW Remote app is now available for smartphones running the Android operating system, too. The application can be downloaded for free from the Google Play store (Android Market), and offers all the same functionalities as the iPhone version first brought out in autumn 2010. My BMW Remote allows users to operate all manner of functions in their BMW from outside the vehicle, without even having to be nearby:
“By extending our My BMW Remote app to Android devices as well, we are responding to the recent rapid spread of this operating system,” explains Dr Eckhard Steinmeier, Head of BMW ConnectedDrive. “Google Android is the fastest-growing software platform for smartphones and tablets, so we are now delighted to be able to offer our customers the remote app functions on this operating system, too.” Both My BMW Remote apps can be used in conjunction with a valid BMW ConnectedDrive contract in all current models equipped with BMW Assist. The range of functions may vary depending on the model, year of manufacture and destination market. Customers receive detailed information regarding this when downloading the application. |
07-31-2012, 09:32 AM | #3 |
311
Rep 13,058
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
As of this morning, still not available.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 11:01 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant Colonel
448
Rep 1,845
Posts |
any idea when this hits US and what features are needed to use it? navigation system, bmw apps, etc. not yet ordered my car and would like to know what i have to add to have this functionality
__________________
2018 M3 Imola Red Competition package/Executive package/M Performance suspension
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 11:39 AM | #6 |
Private
12
Rep 85
Posts
Drives: BMW 116i Business Sportline
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Netherlands, Rotterdam
|
Checked the app store multiple times today, but still not available (The Netherlands - Samsung SII)
__________________
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 12:24 PM | #8 |
Major General
722
Rep 6,860
Posts
Drives: 2014 BMW 435i X-drive
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reston, VA
|
Just tried on my nexus 7
Not available
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 01:14 PM | #10 |
powerhouse
718
Rep 1,628
Posts
Drives: 2014 Porsche 981 CS
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
|
finally after 2 years after the iphone app came out... but wait.. hardly available for anyone to use. i swear, bmw's marriage to apple makes me sick. between apple and piping sound through speakers it's really starting to make me question my loyalty.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 02:42 PM | #13 |
Major General
477
Rep 5,319
Posts |
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 02:45 PM | #14 |
311
Rep 13,058
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
Looks like it's only compatible with certain phones.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 03:14 PM | #16 |
Captain
29
Rep 784
Posts |
I have several different Android phones and a Galaxy Tab 7 and it won't install to any of them...
Error msg:"This item cannot be installed in your device's country" |
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 03:36 PM | #17 |
A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M
173
Rep 1,817
Posts |
I'm prepping to jump ship to Audi. Their new engine lineup and use of Google Maps for navigation is badass
__________________
Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 05:00 PM | #19 |
First Lieutenant
65
Rep 396
Posts |
2 years later let you know android is no priority. I'd have to agree Audi google maps is much more intuitive. Why make your own 3d when google offers it for free?? just dumb
__________________
Last edited by freshnezzz; 07-31-2012 at 05:06 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 05:14 PM | #20 |
Shenanigans
86
Rep 1,252
Posts |
Won't install on my phone, says "This app is incompatible with your phone". Also, doesn't look like 3-series is even supported?? In fact, everything EXCEPT for the 3-series and the X5 are supported. WTF?
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 05:28 PM | #21 |
Private First Class
3
Rep 193
Posts |
Downloading was an issue, but after installing APK downloader for google chrome I managed to transfer from my computer to my phone and it installed without a problem.
Also, 3 series is supported (at least one person on android central with a 2009 3 series is using it). I just can't find out where to get a username and password to log in to the app so I don't know if it will work for me yet. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2012, 05:35 PM | #22 | |
Shenanigans
86
Rep 1,252
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|