BMW 7 Series: Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
- Compatible device with Bluetooth interface.
Compatible devices
- The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the
vehicle.
- The device is ready for operation.
- Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle and
on the device.
- The pairing readiness is displayed on the
Control Display.
- Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- "Mobile devices"
- Move the Controller to the right.
- "Settings"
- "Bluetooth"
- Select setting.
Activating/deactivating
telephone functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, activate the desired functions in the vehicle
prior to pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle
as needed.
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- "Personalize menu"
- Select the desired settings, for instance"Text
messages".
Pairing the mobile device with
the vehicle
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- "Mobile devices"
- Move the Controller to the right.
- "New device"
- "Phone calls and audio"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on
the Control Display.
- On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
A control number is displayed.
- Compare the control number displayed on
the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile
device, and confirm
that the two match.
- Select Bluetooth connection if necessary:
"Use BMW iDrive for phone calls, Bluetooth
audio, and apps."
The mobile device is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite
that, the mobile device does not function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected?
- There are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
Delete the Bluetooth connection from the device
list on the mobile phone and start a new
device search.
Too many Bluetooth devices with the same
function are paired.
- The mobile phone is in power-save mode or
has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone and deactivate the
power-save mode where required.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?
- Phone functions are not configured for the
mobile phone.
Connect the mobile phone with the telephone
function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries displayed
or why are they incomplete?
- Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.
- It is possible that only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.
- It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
- It may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.
- The number of phone book entries to be
transmitted is too high.
- Data volume of the contact too large, for instance
due to stored information such as
notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
- A mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone function.
- Contact was created in the contact list of the
phone after the last synchronization.
Synchronize contacts again: "Reload
contacts"
How can the phone connection quality be improved?
- Adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone, depending on the mobile
phone.
- Insert the mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.
- Adjust the volume of the microphone separately
in the sound settings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact the
hotline, a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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