List of I-Drive Voice Commands - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

09-22-2005, 09:47 PM

I made a list of voice commands, which I've attached, for those of you with iDrive. It's a bit easier to read than having to pull out the Owner's Manual and flipping to the right pages. I hope you find it useful.

David325Australia · 09-22-2005, 09:51 PM

Although my voice commands are limited to the Communications by phone, I thank you for the time you spent.

Cheers

iDrive-E90 · 09-22-2005, 10:43 PM

Thank you VERY much for this effort!

Here are some more commands:-

"SAT Radio" or "SAT Radio On"

which may be followed by:

"Presets"
"All Channels" or
"Categories"

Also, when in FM mode, you can say:

"Frequency ninety four point five" or similar.

There may be AM equivalents but I have not tried them.

Let's collect some more and then edit these wonderful lists!

mds82 · 09-22-2005, 10:52 PM

thats awesome. i cant wait till i get mine in to try these all out

lungdoctor · 09-22-2005, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the great List. I will laminate the list for the car. My 330xi is at the port and awaiting a ship for the trip to nj port. I am looking forward to wait tto trying the voice Commands.

Silver 330xi, black leather, premium, idrive, bluetooth, sirus, comfort access, and sunshades

lkw15 · 09-22-2005, 11:52 PM

thanks!

deutschmann59 · 09-22-2005, 11:56 PM

Thanks! I've printed myself a copy to try next time I go driving. There have been a lot of posts about people not getting the right actions after commands, etc.

And I've noticed it doesn't seem to recognize cursing or sarcasm

puck724 · 09-23-2005, 02:58 AM

good ish bro!!...my Ca printed out a copy for me when i took delivery...its chillin in the glove box...lol...

Jason · 09-23-2005, 09:51 AM

Very useful thanks for sharing this CMD.

rad21 · 09-23-2005, 10:37 AM

Thanks for posting the list. I also use "aux input", "FM On"

AC · 09-23-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDrive-E90

Thank you VERY much for this effort!

Here are some more commands:-

"SAT Radio" or "SAT Radio On"

which may be followed by:

"Presets"
"All Channels" or
"Categories"

Also, when in FM mode, you can say:

"Frequency ninety four point five" or similar.

There may be AM equivalents but I have not tried them.

Let's collect some more and then edit these wonderful lists!

Perfect!!! Was looking for the SAT command but couldn't find it in the manual. Was trying "Satellite" for a while and that was not recognized.

Atty · 09-23-2005, 02:38 PM

Thanks CMD - great info.

09-23-2005, 03:22 PM

You're all welcome.

I'm glad you liked it.

There were a few commands that I purposely left out like for a DVD player, etc.

I decided to put them up in both .doc and .pdf so that if someone wishes to edit the list, they still can.

chris · 09-23-2005, 06:07 PM

how cool. i kind of wish that i had spent the extra money on the iDrive system now.

UK E91 · 09-23-2005, 06:16 PM

Many thanks CMD.

My new E91 was delivered on Wednesday and I'm struggling a bit with Voice Command (especially the phone), so this will help.

iDrive-E90 · 09-25-2005, 02:43 PM

Ever use the scrollable map mode and wonder how to quickly get back to what you were doing before?

In the scrollable map mode, holding the button up/down/left/right won't take you to communication/entertainment etc, it just scrolls the map.

Here is the trick

Just say “Atlas Off”

And of course you can say “Atlas On” to go to the atlas mode. Try it, you'll like it.

MarkE90M3 · 09-25-2005, 03:44 PM

great post !!

09-25-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDrive-E90

Ever use the scrollable map mode and wonder how to quickly get back to what you were doing before?

In the scrollable map mode, holding the button up/down/left/right won't take you to communication/entertainment etc, it just scrolls the map.

Here is the trick

Just say “Atlas Off”

And of course you can say “Atlas On” to go to the atlas mode. Try it, you'll like it.

I'm gonna try that, thanks!

vivekk · 09-28-2005, 08:04 PM

Updated list of voice commands from the revised September manual:
Oh yes, and you can now enter destination addresses with your voice!

09-28-2005, 08:44 PM

Schweeet!

vivekk · 09-29-2005, 08:36 AM

No problem!

cabrioitalia · 09-29-2005, 09:30 AM

Mmmm.... "Enter address" voice command was already present, but when spoken, voice control ended and was necessary enter address by joystick... I think it's the same and nothing new.

09-22-2005, 09:51 PM	#2
David325Australia Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i 6sp Auto Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,833 iTrader: (0)	Although my voice commands are limited to the Communications by phone, I thank you for the time you spent. Cheers __________________ Jet Black E90 325i Step, heated black leather seats, dark wood trim, sports suspension, 17" 161 style mixed tyres, sun roof, sports steering wheel, logic 7, business nav.

09-22-2005, 10:52 PM	#4
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,381 iTrader: (37) View mds82's Garage	thats awesome. i cant wait till i get mine in to try these all out __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, LUX 5.0 and LUX LCI Halogen Carbon Fiber Headlights LUX H8 for the E92, E93 M3, and X5

09-22-2005, 11:49 PM	#5
lungdoctor Enlisted Member Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Hope, Pa Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Voice Commands Thanks for the great List. I will laminate the list for the car. My 330xi is at the port and awaiting a ship for the trip to nj port. I am looking forward to wait tto trying the voice Commands. Silver 330xi, black leather, premium, idrive, bluetooth, sirus, comfort access, and sunshades

09-23-2005, 02:58 AM	#8
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,455 iTrader: (1) View puck724's Garage	good ish bro!!...my Ca printed out a copy for me when i took delivery...its chillin in the glove box...lol... __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive

09-23-2005, 10:37 AM	#10
rad21 Private Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toluca Lake Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting the list. I also use "aux input", "FM On" __________________ 2006 Alpine White 330i, PP, Grey leather, CWP, Step, Nav, PRS

09-22-2005, 10:43 PM	#3
iDrive-E90 Intergalactic Commander Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New England Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Thank you VERY much for this effort! Here are some more commands:- "SAT Radio" or "SAT Radio On" which may be followed by: "Presets" "All Channels" or "Categories" Also, when in FM mode, you can say: "Frequency ninety four point five" or similar. There may be AM equivalents but I have not tried them. Let's collect some more and then edit these wonderful lists!

09-22-2005, 11:52 PM	#6
lkw15 First Lieutenant Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 364 iTrader: (0) View lkw15's Garage	thanks!

09-22-2005, 11:56 PM	#7
deutschmann59 Captain Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com Posts: 755 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I've printed myself a copy to try next time I go driving. There have been a lot of posts about people not getting the right actions after commands, etc. And I've noticed it doesn't seem to recognize cursing or sarcasm

09-23-2005, 09:51 AM	#9
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,295 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	Very useful thanks for sharing this CMD.

09-23-2005, 02:38 PM	#12
Atty Second Lieutenant Drives: 06 330is 6MT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) View Atty's Garage	Thanks CMD - great info. __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius

09-23-2005, 03:22 PM	#13
CMD Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View CMD's Garage	You're all welcome. I'm glad you liked it. There were a few commands that I purposely left out like for a DVD player, etc. I decided to put them up in both .doc and .pdf so that if someone wishes to edit the list, they still can.

09-23-2005, 06:07 PM	#14
chris First Lieutenant Drives: Jet Black e90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 280 iTrader: (0)	how cool. i kind of wish that i had spent the extra money on the iDrive system now.

09-23-2005, 06:16 PM	#15
UK E91 Private First Class Drives: E91 320d SE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Many thanks CMD. My new E91 was delivered on Wednesday and I'm struggling a bit with Voice Command (especially the phone), so this will help.

09-25-2005, 02:43 PM	#16
iDrive-E90 Intergalactic Commander Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New England Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Ever use the scrollable map mode and wonder how to quickly get back to what you were doing before? In the scrollable map mode, holding the button up/down/left/right won't take you to communication/entertainment etc, it just scrolls the map. Here is the trick Just say “Atlas Off” And of course you can say “Atlas On” to go to the atlas mode. Try it, you'll like it.

09-25-2005, 03:44 PM	#17
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,344 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	great post !! __________________ BMWJOY

09-28-2005, 08:04 PM	#19
vivekk THE Viv Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK Posts: 4,640 iTrader: (0) View vivekk's Garage	Updated list of voice commands from the revised September manual: Oh yes, and you can now enter destination addresses with your voice! Attached Images __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]

09-28-2005, 08:44 PM	#20
CMD Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View CMD's Garage	Schweeet!

09-29-2005, 08:36 AM	#21
vivekk THE Viv Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK Posts: 4,640 iTrader: (0) View vivekk's Garage	No problem! __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]

09-29-2005, 09:30 AM	#22
cabrioitalia Private Drives: 330cic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: italy Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Mmmm.... "Enter address" voice command was already present, but when spoken, voice control ended and was necessary enter address by joystick... I think it's the same and nothing new.