About two months ago, the German automaker had promised the integration of Alexa in BMW Connected, the personal travel assistant availab...
About two months ago, the German automaker had promised the integration of Alexa in BMW Connected, the personal travel assistant available through the app for iOS. Thanks to the platform Open Mobility Cloud-based Microsoft Azure, for the related mobility service can now be used by the Echo speakers Amazon. BMW has also released the app for Apple Watch, and the first version for Android.
BMW Connected was initially available only on the iPhone. With version 3.0 for iOS has added a further two connectivity options. The first, probably the most useful of the two, is the support for the latest Watch Series 2 company in Cupertino. The information available on the smartwatch different information, such as the arrival time based on traffic conditions and the map of the destination, without using the smartphone. Integrating Alexa instead allows you to control the home vehicle functions (eg close the doors and check the battery level), using voice commands.
Other new features in the update are the information on the tire pressure and oil level. The user can also see on your smartphone the directions to the car on foot. BMW has also improved the search function with filters. For example, you can search only for charging stations that meet certain criteria, such as the charging method and the method of payment accepted.
It was finally updated the interface and reduced power consumption of the device battery. Version 1.0 for Android offers the same functionality as the iOS version. BMW Connected is available in the US for all vehicles with BMW ConnectedDrive.
