15 BMW iDrive 8 FEATURES BMW Owners Are NOT USING!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
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► Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Shortcuts Menu
04:16 Advanced Voice Commands
06:27 Browse / Search Menu
07:23 Digital Key / Digital Key Plus
08:49 Automatic High beams
09:43 BMW ID Profile Picture
10:47 Customize Instrument Cluster
13:10 Trip Computer (Refueling)
13:54 Fold Mirrors In When Locking
14:44 Enable Comfort Access
15:32 Rearrange Apps
15:50 Do Not Disturb / Hide Private Info
16:32 Valet Parking Mode
17:48 E-Owner's Manual
18:42 Conclusion
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I love the shortcuts! Very useful.
Glad you like them!
Your videos are very helpful. Just got a new X1 and started watching your helpful videos in February just to become familiar with the vehicle before I took possession.
Great to hear! Congrats!
I’m waiting for my x1 to be delivered and getting nervous (first bmw and not able to locate personal experiences with x1). Do you mind sharing how you like so far? Any pros and cons?
Nice video mate, very helpful
Glad you think so!
Thank you for this kind of video, I'm trying to start to work at a BMW dealership, at the workshop to be exactly, and this kind of video allow me to be up go date wity BMW technology
I've been there too my friend! Congrats on the job and wish ya best of luck.
Another phenomenal video! I'm learning so much in advance as my new 2024 430i xDrive Convertible is on the vessell Donington on its way to me. Approximately 20 more days until delivery.
Congrats on the 430i! You're going to love it, and glad the videos are of value. Reach out if you ever have any questions!
Love this. 2 quick questions, do they still have universal garage door openers in new BMWs, specifically the iX? Also is there a setting to save a location to auto fold mirrors like as I approach my garage? Thanks
I do believe the iX should still have the garage buttons near the rear view mirror. There is not a way to have a location fold in the mirrors, only one for the windows. You would have to press the fold in mirrors button located on the window controls, you can also set it so that it can fold in the mirrors when locked, this is located in the settings.
Another good video - many thanks! Question about the next/previous track (whether triggered by the dedicated buttons on ID8/x5 50e or by gestures of thumb left, thumb right). When on Sirius XM, next/prev seems to just move up and down the ENTIRE xm set of channels, one after the other. Is there any way to have this set to move up/down the XM favorites list instead?
It would not be possible to have the feature move the "sirius favorites list" since it's a 3rd party integration. The only way you could do this is by having all your sirius stations saved as "presets" and then once you're in that presets menu , then you can use the gestures or track seeking to skip through.
Thank you! Bought a 2024 403xi Convertible - will you post any info about this vehicle soon?
Congrats on the vehicle, that one is one of my favorites. The closest ones on the channel you could look up to that one would be of the BMW M340i I did (basically the same car without the convertible top and two more doors) There is also another I did on an i4 which might be better.
Great video!
Am I wrong or in Trip Data the average speed is not present anymore?
In ID7 it was there along with a graph displaying average fuel consumption by driving style.
Hey there! Sorry for the delay.
If you have the new updated iDrive 8.5 you may be able to see it by swiping around on the widget that is on the left side of the home screen.
If you have the regular idrive 8, I think this is the only values we can see - www.i4talk.com/threads/road-trip-efficiency-report.7046/
Good one! Is there any setting to auto adjust the mirrors, seating , steering etc to a specific driver id?
For those 3 items whenever you make an adjustment you have to press SET 1 or 2 on the door each time in order to save the setting. When you have multiple driver profiles switching off, the vehicle will detect this and move these 3 items automatically. But, only when the the driver profile switch, if you leave the vehicle with your profile and come back into the car again it will not change the seat to what you have saved on set 1 or 2.
Nice quick guide. Btw can you make a quick shortcut for following distance of radar cruise control? Is there menu for turning on rear DRL? I'm still waiting for my X5 LCI, so can't play around with it.
Haven't tried that one out yet, but i'm sure you can get pretty close to that menu, you would have to set a shortcut for one of the menu's in "driving settings"
@@BeamerView I saw someone posted a video that the distance control can be changed through voice command.
Thank you !!!!
Anytime!
Great video! I set up my digital key in my Apple 13 plus(latest software) for my 2024 X5 M60I. My BMW app shows me I can share my digital key through my wallet. It shows my key in the wallet but there are no dots at the top of the "key" where you're supposed to click to give permission for key access. Thoughts?
It should be the "square with an arrow going up icon"
www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0406255EN/greater-flexibility:-bmw-digital-key-can-now-be-shared-between-iphone-and-android-devices?language=en
Had to say it, buy an android it just works.
Can share and restriction speed and times etc. 🤪 S23 Ultra X5M60i
Question.. Do you have a video on the camera, recorder, and motion detector? (2023 M340i)
Specially I do not. Some insight on the motion detector though is that you can deactivate it by pressing the lock button twice on the key fob.
On the automatic unlock doors when you come to the vehicle can you set it to just open the driver door and not all doors for safety?
You can, go into the doors/access menu it should be in there. If not, there should be a button for key button settings.
I have a 2023 I4M50, can I add waze to the short cut or Pandora? I've only been able to add android auto. Thanks in advance
Yes, if you have iDrive 8 you can. The way you would do this is go into your main menu where it shows ALL the apps, there you should see Waze, Pandora, which you can click and hold and add to shortcut. I know this works for Carplay but have not tried it for Android Auto.
Hi great video. Please do you know why is not possible to adjust the speed according the traffic signs without having to press set while using the drivers assistance?
Safety feature, it'd cause the vehicle to do abrupt stops and many times may not detect the limit properly, so it's better to leave the control to you to press the set button.
@@BeamerView thanks. I had a ford with this feature and never had any issues. I also have a tesla that has it and never experienced anything bad as well. Thanks again
@@alexkwitko1577 True, BMWs are usually less automated than the other cars, because their slogan is the ultimate driving machine they let you be the one to have more of the control, it's the same with safety features too, they are less intrusive compared to other brands. thanks
Another thing, this feature was available on the 21/22 models and they removed it. They charge for a driver assistance package pro that is not fully automated. Sorry but i can't agree with that
Just got X5 lci and looks like they got ridd of touchscreen proximity sensor which was in X5 pre-facelift???
Haven't had a chance to test it yet. Usually the best time I would see this was when entering a navigation address, use the wheel to rotate and then when you get close to the sensor with your hand it should go into the keyboard mode.
Hi, I have an X1 2023 and I just cant make the efficient driving mode to be the default mode. Any idea if it is possible ?
Hey Ismael, it's unfortunately not possible to do so. Many law require the vehicle to start in the mode of the fuel economy numbers that are advertised on the window sticker, for BMWs this means it can only start in personal mode.
@@BeamerView 2 bad! thanks for the info
Anytime!
Would I have the option to disable the auto engine shut off?
Is there a graphic equalizer to adjust the audio tone? Or just bass and treble control?
For some lower end BMWs like the X1 you have the option still to disable it for the duration of the trip. It's also hidden within the menus but you can set this as a shortcut as well. For vehicles like the new 7 series they do not have the option to disable the feature. Last time I checked it was bass and treble.
@BeamerView so the X5 2024 , I can disable the auto engine shut off feature?
@@ccfunkster for the X5 I believe you cannot. I know the 2023 versions they had removed the option to disable that so I highly doubt you can in the 2024 either.
@BeamerView thanks for info 🙏
@@ccfunkster Just drive in Sport Individual
Great video. I learned many new features in iDrive 8. One question. You can easily rearrange icons in all apps menu by holding and dragging, but how can you rearrange shortcuts? Simply clinking and dragging won’t work in once assigned in shortcuts. Could you please let me know the way of moving around shortcuts? Thanks.
That is a feature that I hope they change in the future, I have not came across a way to re-arrange those and don't think it's possible yet.
is this the High Gloss Fine Wood Ash Grey-Brown Trim in this car?
Fineline Stripe Brown High Gloss Wood
Nice video cut after you issued a voice command. Is the respsonse time from the system that bad?
It's pretty good, I just prefer to keep my videos snapy im sure you can tell lol. No one really complains about it being slow. I will say idrive 8 is new, so it's not 100 percent yet but through some updates it'll get there.
@@BeamerView Keep the review coming!
The content is good, however you do speak very quickly which is a little hard to understand sometimes.
Could you slow-down how fast you speak, not by that much, but just a little, and this would make your videos much easier to be understood.
We have just purchased a 2022 bmw x3 (Australia) strive 20i, and I have not been able to find a description of what the different symbols across the top right-hand side of the centre screen mean.
Most, I have been able to decipher for myself, however I have not been able to find a description of what the left-most icon (square box with a number in it) actually refers to.
I was initially under the impression that it showed the number of passengers, however this cannot be accurate, because whilst out yesterday, with just two people in the front seats, the number changed from 2 to 3, to 4, then back to 3, etc. so. Ow I am just confused as to what his icon refers to.
Could you either reply here, or add it into one of your videos please, or maybe both?
Thanks for the videos.
Sure thanks for the feedback, I will start to introduce more pauses to the speech. Those are your notifications. Say for example if you had a oil change due or some minor message from the vehicle, if you try pressing on it it may bring you to the notifications screen. The notifications screen should be the same one you see whenever you turn off the vehicle.
I like your screen with map, music and phone all showing at same time, how do you do that
This was in idrive 8.0. You can customize the widgets with this OS system by holding down the widgets on the home screen.
Just named my X6 M60i „Vladislav“ just to give him commands like „vladislav turn the ambient color in green“
Thanks for the tip! Very cool features in this video
Sounds great! Thanks for watching!
Could you help me out. I have a brand new 2024 x6 x40i and i am having trouble updating my idrive software from 8.0 to 8.5. Could you help me out by sending me an update file of 8.5 if possible that i could use a usb to update my infotainment. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks
The software will only update when it's ready to. It will take some time before you see the option to update it. It may show up in your MY BMW App or show up in your BMW menu when it's ready for the update.
Great Review, but i hate Idrive 8.. Should have kept physical buttons rather than drive and scroll..
Love it or hate it feature for sure. I do wish they kept the physical buttons for the climate at least.
Do you know if there is a possibility to change the keyboard to azerty?
Yes, when it gives you the option to put in letters, on the screen you should see a small option to bring up a keyboard, its a small picture almost like a finger touching a button, press that.
I tried to find it but there is no possibility I think
Help! I need really help on Car Wash on the i4. The car makes me nuts in the car wash. The car breaks and do all and does all weird things when I’m in the car wash. How to disable all features in one click on an i4 and reenable them afterwards.
Make sure you have AUTO H off, and when you start to hear the parking sensors, you can press the P w/ Cone button near the shifter to deactivate it.
@@BeamerViewif the vehicle is in Neutral and being pulled on a conveyor belt in the car wash I imagine there’s no need to turn Auto H off, correct?
What is that ring on your mid finger? Any type of smart ring or something ??
Yes Oura Ring! Keeps track of my stress levels and sleep etc. I should get a sponsorship from them haha
@@BeamerView you might get..
Pls make one about the version 8.5
Will do as soon as it arrives!
I am very jealous of iDrive 8. it's super cool! Makes the 7 look like a 20 years ago technology. Great video again!
Couldn't agree more! iDrive 8 was a bit difficult to use at first, but using the browse menu and voice commands made it much easier.
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Any chance the car has away to tighten up the handling? I thought I was gliding on ice as I was driving down the interstate! Too soft....
Unfortunately not, you would either have to have a BMW SAV that has the air-suspension (you can drop it down one level to have tighter handling) or you would just have to drive in sport mode.
Happy Holidays!
@@BeamerView sport mode was a little tighter. I've been driving Alfa Rameo's for the last few years so a little spoiled!
The iDrive 8 wide screen is aweful. Just look at the reflections for a start. Then take the short cut buttons. Before with a dedicated set of buttons it was just one press of the button, now it is swipe down first then select the icon/button. Sorry BMW, I was read to order a new 3 Series M320d but I will be looking else where.
Takes some time getting use to for sure. Voice command does a lot of the tricks now so that helps. Reflections might be worse in the video since I usually record with the film still on the screen.
OK, right off the bat? I didnt know that about the shortcut menu coming down from the top of the screen. I just got my first bmw. I pretty much hit every button and looked at every menu. And I'm sitting in the car thinking. Where was this? Where was that again? but the voice command thank you very much, hello Did not know about voice camand and its abilities!. I had set the phone up to open the car and then to lock when I walked away. I would love for it to be able to auto start. I haven't figured that part out yet. I had that on my last few cars. And it was great, especially living in florida When it was ninety degrees!
Glad you were able to find that menu! It is quite hidden so helps to have it pointed out for sure. There could be a good chance if you have this operating system that your vehicle could have or upgrade to remote engine start.
In the menus try searching for "remote engine start" if its not there try going to connecteddrive.com and see if you can purchase it from there. You may also be able to from the my bmw app.
Happy Holidays!
@@BeamerView thank u fir the suggestion For the remote start i've had it on my last few cars( other brands) And you get spoiled. I also am calling tomorrow to make an appointment with the Genius bar at the dealership. Its within walking distance of my house. I will ask them as well. I can't believe that at this price point and competition so stiff they wouldn't have it on the remote.
Voice command makes me feel better about my new X5.
Could you do the same with a m340i
The New M340i yes, 2023+
Hi, I've seen people use RUclips and I can't sort it out. Don't know if makes a difference I have 8.5
It would require that you have eSIM. Which your vehicle would have to offer.
Someone said might not be available in all areas and countries 😢 definately has a Sim.
But no app
@@Digga_10 I see. Still have our phones in the meantime. The only thing that isn't great about the app is that you can't use it while you're driving.
@@BeamerView true about phone at least the audio when watching on phone is through the speakers. Watching while driving that would bev so distracting 😆 was an option to allow that on previous models with bimmercode 😮
Wish there was a way to program car to turn off radio after turning off engine and opening car door without locking the car. Don't always want to lock car at home. Hate having to remember to push the volume button to turn off system.
Check your settings, they may have a setting in doors/access settings where you can set that.
I cant use it. I have a new us spec bmw in Europe. Its horsecrap. Any ideas? Anyone using their full features?
Takes some time getting use to for sure. Make sure you have the BMW ID setup to use the full features. I tend to use voice commands a lot of the majority of the commands. Climate is pretty much the only reason for touching the screen since I'm in apple carplay the majority of the time.
how do you reset the oil change notification after changing the oil?
For the idrive 8 system is very complicated, would only recommend a technician do it.
Has something to do with holding down the bc button or gear icon for a certain amount of seconds etc etc.
I won't drive an hour just for a technician to reset that. THat's why I do my own oil change and why I want to know how to reset it. So, that's why specific instructions, even if complicated, would be helpful and appreciated.@@BeamerView
@@TBBartling
Put car into diagnostic mode by pressing engine start stop button 3x.
Then if you have the BC button on the turn signal or Gear Button on the steering wheel. You’ll be using it to..
Press and hold for 24 seconds, release
then press and hold for 7 seconds, release
then press and hold for 7 seconds
It’s VERY tedious and has to be exactly done by the second.
Thanks, will try that.@@BeamerView
That unfortunately did not work... I think that might have been the procedure previously, but doesn't work with idrive 8
How many shortcuts can you have? The screen only shows 4
you can add up to 8 more - just long press on what to want a short cut to (eg radio station), and select add to shortcuts. Then go to shortcuts drop down and it should appear in a new set of 4, above the 4 defaults. Keep adding, and the fifth will be on a second (third) row. Good luck, I'm still reading and watching videos.....
Dsmith is correct, I have seen up to about 8. You would just have to make sure your BMW ID is set, and continue to add shortcuts.
Is there a car wash mode like tesla
There is a car wash view that it has the ability to do. This is only available if the vehicle has the Parking Assistance Plus package, which comes with the 3D View.
Instead of using the shortcut to program radio stations, I just use the voice activating assistance to put on whatever station etc I want. Plus it's much safer using the voice activating system.
Voice would be the best option for sure, Shortcuts is good, I would only access it by using the idrive controller though.
@@BeamerView yeah same. 👍🏽
Voice command is great but it makes no sense that it will roll down your window for you but won’t roll it up. At least in my LCI m340 it won’t
Yup it cannot roll up, I want to say that this is because of safety reasons from peoples arms getting chopped off =)
I have a cci . It does bugger all .
Never heard of the cci, what is that?
it would’ve been so much better if the screen were separated for the speedometer kinda like e/s class
Many feel this way too. I feel all the vehicles are switching into going this route lately.
You still need the physical key fob if you want to open the trunk.
Good point, yes you would have to open the driver side door and manually unlock the trunk in order to get into it. This is the case if you have Digital key only and not digital key plus.
And you say you can actually drive with this computer?
Yes if you ask it nicely =)
I've just got my new M440i Gran Coupe, and whilst I love the car, I hate the tech. Illegal to even hold a mobile phone whilst driving here (UK) but fine to be able to drill down into this incredibly distracting system at 70mph. Technology for technology's sake and a step backwards. I wish my car had 7 (like the demonstrator did). I truly hoped BMW might be the ones to hold out against this idiotic move, but the dealer tells me the X1 is now completely touchscreen. They've done away with the controller. I don't know ANYONE who likes complicated touchscreens - the manufacturers are deaf. Now it's only Mazda who are being sane, but I wouldn't want one of their cars.
Agreed, hard to control the screen while your driving, i've noticed the 2 best ways to get around this would be by using voice commands, either BMW or siri.
Also the use of the shortcuts menu does a lot to counter this as well.
Customize instrument cluster: On my BMW that button is controlling the HUD and not that instrument cluster.
Yup that menu button can be different depending on which BMW you have. If yours goes into the HUD then you may just have to use the BC button that's on the turn signal stock.
hey don't forget to refuel ;)
Haha, enjoy pushing the limits =)
Not sure why he is so keen to 'show off' the crappy ring that he's always wearing.........he waves it around like it's a friggin Rolex!!!!!!
I’ll replace it and switch hands when you propose to me.
That’s what you pay attention to 😮
Very nice. But hide your fingers please!
Digital key, no chance, why would you want this.
So using your phone as a key means if a thief steals your phone he can also steal your car??
Come on ! Don't be lazy , its a press of a button to open and lock your prized asset . With all the technology you are aiding the thieves no end. Get a aftermarket immobiliser, keeps key fob in a protective pouch or tin , disable comfort access , keep your car!
Chances are very un-likely, cars these days can be tracked via GPS, and would be quite foolish to steal a high tech vehicle like this one. I believe you can also set it so it requires a passcode but at that point might as well just grab the handle.
It's a shame, the car cannot connect to my home wifi
My I drive dont do that.
You may have a older one, or maybe the very very new one that just came out which is iDrive 8.5
You talk toooo fast!!
Noted! =)
If he doesn't the video will go for an hour. Fast but clear is good👌 maybe 96% just a little slower 🤪
I don't think the speed is bad at all. I think that all the breathing gaps are cut out. Just never stops
This is the most useless video I’ve seen so far regarding BMWs. You’ve showed all the mainstream features and nothing hidden or special. Nice click bait tho’.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks, I hate it.
Lol! Reach out if you ever have any questions!
@mitchell what do you use/prefer instead?
Almost all of these are available in idrive 7
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Just sold my M3 because it came with idrive 8, tried to like it but it is rubbish. You cant even turn the fan up or down without going into the system and they call that improvement, basic functions should require basic actions. Utter garbage & dangerous.
It does take some time getting use to, the fan speed adjusting can be a nightmare if you do do it the manual way. I usually keep it in auto and adjust the temp below the screen.
@@BeamerView I appreciate what you say, but do you not think what you are doing is a compromise because of the system? Plus even turning the heat up and down is hard work on country roads with potholes, you have to take your eyes off the road and steady your hand on the carbon lip on the dash or grab the top of the screen because you have no actual button, it's a perfectly flat screen, its plain dangerous. Just took delivery of my M135i xdrive with id7, whilst I appreciate its a completely different driving experience, to jump in it and have heated seats, fan adjustment, heat adjustment, shortcut buttons is just bliss. I dont like the like the slab screen of id8 but could live with it if we just had basic functions on proper buttons. Id8 is a step forward in many ways but also a step back in simple functionality, overall it is an absolute fail.
Absolutely agree with you. Its plain dangerous. I just took delivery of the new 230i. Hated the system, loved the car! Thank god for my lane assistant, because I drift everytime I change my temp settings. Its shit. Ill sell the car only because of this.
You can just turn down the gear beside the AC nozz. That one is still mechanical.
it was a cost cutting mechanism because of covid supply chain shortages. people that rationalize it as "new and better" or say "just gotta get used to it" are dumb and getting played. sucks your M3 experience hasn't been great, but at least you aren't a brainless drone!