Navigation by Name - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Briar · 05-28-2007, 04:00 AM

Need help from other Nav users.
Many times I know destination name and approx miles, but not address or specific Nav category. Is there a way one can enter business or restaurant name to find new destination candidates?
I have used Garmin in the past with this feature and found very useful.
So looking for help to see if it is possible with BMW Nav.

d3l0n · 05-28-2007, 04:15 AM

Sounds like POI Search (Point Of Interest Searching)..... umm.. how can i put this in simple terms?... NO!

I have heard that the new models willl get it POI search, but I do know for sure that 2008 BMWs with NAV will get Google.com POI search and NAV features. It is going to be the best i swear it. Google has a great database and their maps are real good and specific.

I must say, the current nav kinda sucks. It's bad enough its a lil limited, but i hate the response times with the DVD based way. Voice command could be better.

Lassaxi · 05-28-2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Briar

Need help from other Nav users.
Many times I know destination name and approx miles, but not address or specific Nav category. Is there a way one can enter business or restaurant name to find new destination candidates?
I have used Garmin in the past with this feature and found very useful.
So looking for help to see if it is possible with BMW Nav.

There is a way to look up POIs by name in the post-March'07 build cars. You still need to have an idea of what category to look in, but this is much better than what was available before. Also, the system resposne time and voice commands are significantly improved over previous models.

d3l0n · 05-28-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lassaxi

There is a way to look up POIs by name in the post-March'07 build cars. You still need to have an idea of what category to look in, but this is much better than what was available before. Also, the system resposne time and voice commands are significantly improved over previous models.

sounds about right

d3l0n · 05-28-2007, 06:45 AM

Heres the link
http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_i...sCuTkQ1vpZaqJC

bimmer4me · 05-28-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

Sounds like POI Search (Point Of Interest Searching)..... umm.. how can i put this in simple terms?... NO!

Not totally true. My Sept '05 build can do it now that the software has been updated to 25.01.01.

RANJHA · 05-28-2007, 08:26 AM

Yeah, get the software update and it will work beautifully. I just got 25.02 on mine from Patrick BMW in Chicago.

vapordoc · 05-28-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Not totally true. My Sept '05 build can do it now that the software has been updated to 25.01.01.

Do you still have to do the search within a category??

HellFish · 05-28-2007, 09:00 AM

Will there be a way to upgrade your nav to be able to use the google system?

bimmer4me · 05-28-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vapordoc

Do you still have to do the search within a category??

Yes

vapordoc · 05-28-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HellFish

Will there be a way to upgrade your nav to be able to use the google system?

yeah, wonder if this will be upgradable via software flash or if some other hardware is involved...

rossmelvin · 05-28-2007, 10:41 AM

you can search by name i have an 01/06 build car but you have to get program 25 or higher

bimmer4me · 05-28-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vapordoc

yeah, wonder if this will be upgradable via software flash or if some other hardware is involved...

Obviously, there isn't an internet connection hooked up to our navigation systems, so you would somehow need to convert all the google maps data to BMW friendly DVD. I noticed that it's that same company, NAVTEQ, supplies the maps for both Google and BMW so maybe it's wouldn't be *that* hard. If you did do all that work, however, I'm not sure it would be legal.

vapordoc · 05-28-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Obviously, there isn't an internet connection hooked up to our navigation systems, so you would somehow need to convert all the google maps data to BMW friendly DVD. I noticed that it's that same company, NAVTEQ, supplies the maps for both Google and BMW so maybe it's wouldn't be *that* hard. If you did do all that work, however, I'm not sure it would be legal.

I just wonder if/when they implement the Google technology will they be able to update current cars using a new Progman flash. Something tells me that current cars will be "incompatible."

Kind of analogous to the RTTI. From what I've read, the plan is to roll out 3 phases. The first is currently available. The second can be updated on current cars. But the third will require some new hardware and thus current autos will not be able to receive the upgrade.

JSpira · 05-28-2007, 02:43 PM

Link never seems to load (you tube keeps saying ,,loading``). Anyone else able to see this?

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

Heres the link
http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_i...sCuTkQ1vpZaqJC

bimmer4me · 05-28-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Link never seems to load (you tube keeps saying ,,loading``). Anyone else able to see this?

Nope, I can't see it either.

vapordoc · 05-28-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Nope, I can't see it either.

Couldn't get it to work at first either.

Try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgTx9nUJfOc

CnoteMD · 05-28-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Link never seems to load (you tube keeps saying ,,loading``). Anyone else able to see this?

Try this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgTx9...JfOc%2F2%2Ejpg

After clicking the link a few times, I new screen opened with a working version of the video. It's a very impressive system, I hope that makes it to the US (the video shows a European address).

JSpira · 05-28-2007, 03:37 PM

Oh that.

That´s not a big deal. It just allows you to go to Google and send the address/destination to your car.

Has nothing to do with using Google maps in the car, which is not in the cards.

As to when this will reach the U.S., probably 2 years off.

Let me quote from an article I wrote which ran in October 2006:

By 2009, BMW hopes to add a “My Info” section to the BMW NA Web site as part of the BMW Assist Convenience Plan. This would enable a driver (or a colleague or spouse, for that matter) to enter destination info via the Web, which is then transferred via SMS to the car.

JSpira · 05-28-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

I do know for sure that 2008 BMWs with NAV will get Google.com POI search and NAV features.

how do you know this for a fact?

vapordoc · 05-28-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Oh that.

That´s not a big deal. It just allows you to go to Google and send the address/destination to your car.

Has nothing to do with using Google maps in the car, which is not in the cards.

As to when this will reach the U.S., probably 2 years off.

Let me quote from an article I wrote which ran in October 2006:

By 2009, BMW hopes to add a “My Info” section to the BMW NA Web site as part of the BMW Assist Convenience Plan. This would enable a driver (or a colleague or spouse, for that matter) to enter destination info via the Web, which is then transferred via SMS to the car.

Thanks for the info!!

JSpira · 05-28-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vapordoc

Thanks for the info!!

Ja, my pleasure. The only question is which cars will be compatible with the feature. That remains to be seen.

05-28-2007, 04:00 AM	#1
Briar New Member Drives: 335i, 996 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Navigation by Name Need help from other Nav users. Many times I know destination name and approx miles, but not address or specific Nav category. Is there a way one can enter business or restaurant name to find new destination candidates? I have used Garmin in the past with this feature and found very useful. So looking for help to see if it is possible with BMW Nav.

05-28-2007, 04:15 AM	#2
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,747 iTrader: (1) View d3l0n's Garage	Sounds like POI Search (Point Of Interest Searching)..... umm.. how can i put this in simple terms?... NO! I have heard that the new models willl get it POI search, but I do know for sure that 2008 BMWs with NAV will get Google.com POI search and NAV features. It is going to be the best i swear it. Google has a great database and their maps are real good and specific. I must say, the current nav kinda sucks. It's bad enough its a lil limited, but i hate the response times with the DVD based way. Voice command could be better. __________________ .::d3l0n::.

05-28-2007, 06:45 AM	#5
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,747 iTrader: (1) View d3l0n's Garage	Heres the link http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_i...sCuTkQ1vpZaqJC __________________ .::d3l0n::.

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RANJHA Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,515 iTrader: (12)	Yeah, get the software update and it will work beautifully. I just got 25.02 on mine from Patrick BMW in Chicago.

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JSpira Freude am Fahren Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien Posts: 4,873 iTrader: (1)	Oh that. That´s not a big deal. It just allows you to go to Google and send the address/destination to your car. Has nothing to do with using Google maps in the car, which is not in the cards. As to when this will reach the U.S., probably 2 years off. Let me quote from an article I wrote which ran in October 2006: By 2009, BMW hopes to add a “My Info” section to the BMW NA Web site as part of the BMW Assist Convenience Plan. This would enable a driver (or a colleague or spouse, for that matter) to enter destination info via the Web, which is then transferred via SMS to the car. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member