[Edward]

Originally Posted by Technic

There is a Sirius tuner already in your iDrive, you just have to activate it thru the dealer (enabling codes, $350 or so).

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

We can help you retrofit the 6NR

Ok I'm confused. I already have pandora capabilities? Or do I need a 6nr retrofit. What is involved with that and how much is that? I really want pandora!

[mr_milo]

If you have Pandora on your phone you can either use an Aux in cable and control it via your phone or get Apps, use the USB cable and control it through the car.

[UAgeek71]

Originally Posted by Technic

- BMW Live removes the Assist features from the iDrive menu, which include the BMW Info -Send Google addresses to car. The Assist Safety Plan continues to be functional thru the SOS button in the roof console.
- BMW Apps requires an iPhone
- BMW Live and Internet requires uninterrupted Bluetooth tethering. Some jailbroken iPhones cannot sustain their Bluetooth tethering for long periods of time.

I just picked up my 2011 production date 9/11 with 609, 615, 6FL, 6NR, 6NR, 6VC coded and active. If I want to add BMW live as per this thread, I need USB tethering, which I do have working on my iPhone. My big question is do I also need to subscribe to BMW 639 (BMW assist) for BMW live to work, even though the BMW info menu and send to car functions are no longer active? Is there even a reason to do so with BMW live?

Lastly according to this post (see link below) BMW live is available in North America. Does this mean Canada only, or has anyone been able to get this officially setup via USA dealers? I ask this as I saw in the thread to change your location to Europe->Great Britain being the only way to get BMW live in the US.


http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/10/08/co...n-netherlands/

[Technic]

Originally Posted by UAgeek71

I just picked up my 2011 production date 9/11 with 609, 615, 6FL, 6NR, 6NR, 6VC coded and active. If I want to add BMW live as per this thread, I need USB tethering, which I do have working on my iPhone. My big question is do I also need to subscribe to BMW 639 (BMW assist) for BMW live to work, even though the BMW info menu and send to car functions are no longer active? Is there even a reason to do so with BMW live?

BMW Live does not depends on BMW Assist, they are mutually exclusive. BMW Live -as stated in this thread- removes the BMW Assist selections from the iDrive screen, but not the service if present.

Lastly according to this post (see link below) BMW live is available in North America. Does this mean Canada only, or has anyone been able to get this officially setup via USA dealers? I ask this as I saw in the thread to change your location to Europe->Great Britain being the only way to get BMW live in the US.


http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/10/08/co...n-netherlands/

BMW Live is not available in the USA. What that link refers to is to ConnectedDrive in general. What is available in the USA is BMW Search -a $199 a year service that mimics BMW Live with the same fundamental features.

[pcvet]

Originally Posted by Technic

If that's correct and you are seeing the Internet option on your iDrive menu then you need to set your phone to Bluetooth tethering and the iDrive to accept it thru the Telephone menu.

Technic,

Where do you enable the Bluetooth function from as all is there for me but I do not see anything related to the Data in the Telephone menu.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by pcvet

Technic,

Where do you enable the Bluetooth function from as all is there for me but I do not see anything related to the Data in the Telephone menu.

You have to code BMW Live or BMW Internet to see it...

[GeoFX]

Does BMW Apps work from Android phones for my LCI E92 (build date 03/2011)? Or is it only still compatible with Apple I-devices?

I have Combox, 6FL, 615A, etc. all except for 6NR.

Thanks!

[Technic]

I think that BMW Apps was updated for Android a couple of years ago...

Originally Posted by GeoFX

Does BMW Apps work from Android phones for my LCI E92 (build date 03/2011)? Or is it only still compatible with Apple I-devices?

I have Combox, 6FL, 615A, etc. all except for 6NR.

Thanks!

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by GeoFX

Does BMW Apps work from Android phones for my LCI E92 (build date 03/2011)? Or is it only still compatible with Apple I-devices?

I have Combox, 6FL, 615A, etc. all except for 6NR.

Thanks!

Android is not supported for BMW Apps in your E92.

[mjn77]

Do you need to pay the yearly subscription fee to BMW to get access to the Apps, such as Twitter, Weather, etc?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by mjn77

Do you need to pay the yearly subscription fee to BMW to get access to the Apps, such as Twitter, Weather, etc?

Yes, BMW Online.

[mjn77]

I have a choice of ConnectedDrive or ConnectedDrive Plus:

ConnectedDrive Services

BMW ConnectedDrive Services takes you safely and well-informed to your destination every time.
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Maximum possible comfort, up-to-the-minute information and supreme safety: the services from BMW Assist and BMW Online make sure you arrive at your destination well-informed as well as safe and sound. Bring online-based news, e-mails or the current weather forecast into your vehicle whenever you wish.

The advantages for you:

Always up to date thanks to online-based news, information and services
Office with e-mail services via BMW Online
A “personal assistant” around the clock, 7 days per week
Convenient text-to-speech function
Intelligent Emergency Call for maximum safety in the event of accidents
Intelligent traffic guide: precise traffic information and recommendations for alternative routes

or

ConnectedDrive Services Plus

Experience a world of advanced connectivity from the comfort of your BMW.
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BMW ConnectedDrive Services provide telematic and online services that are fully integrated with your Navigation and Bluetooth telephone system. Functioning from an integrated BMW SIM card you can benefit from a host of additional services including:

Enhanced safety with the Intelligent Emergency Call
Remote Services for added convenience and peace of mind
Concierge Services for support around the clock
BMW Online to keep up to date with the latest news, sports and weather information
Internet services to surf the World Wide Web when the vehicle is stationary

Please note that the availability of some services depends on the age and specification of your BMW. Please contact your local BMW Dealer for more information.