iPhone iOS6 Integrates with BMW Office (iDrive Email and Text Message) via Bluetooth! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

tlp · 06-21-2012, 04:49 AM

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Good news for iPhone users. iOS6 is finally supporting iDrive Office integration via Bluetooth MAP(Message Access Profile). Bluetooth MAP is the protocol used to retrieve email messages through iDrive, which currently only works with Blackberry and a few other devices.

Couple shots of my wireless non USB connection using my iPhone 4S with iOS6 Beta 1. iOS6 Beta 1 is still a little buggy but this is a great start. I suspect the (Sender Unknown) header will be fixed with the next beta release.

I am also running the latest Connected Drive Bluetooth and USB update from BMW. BMW Update Link

Link to Apples iOS 6 Landing Page: iOS6 Preview

Update 06/25/2012: iOS6 Beta 2 released today. The senders name now displays in the message header. SMS Messages are still flagged as Email and not text messages but are still readable and functional.

Update 09/19/2012: iOS6 GM was released today. Only SMS messages are currently working with the release. Email messages are currently not working.

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mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 05:00 AM

This is excellent news. Can't wait.

DDS2015 · 06-21-2012, 07:36 AM

Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

No you wouldn't need Apps as the functionality is not under the Apps section of the iDrive.

mshab356 · 06-21-2012, 07:45 AM

I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office...

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mshab356

I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office...

You should have Office in your main menu. Software update is most easily done via vehicle settings in iDrive.

Technic · 06-21-2012, 08:46 AM

BMW Office has been available since 09/10-on production with the Combox.

besiktas · 06-21-2012, 09:54 AM

So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update?

Technic · 06-21-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by besiktas

So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

BMW Office has been available since 09/10-on production with the Combox.

There's no Combox in your 2010 M3. Search for the Combox retrofit for details.

kyleb350 · 06-21-2012, 11:21 AM

Does that Play button read aloud each message? That looks just as complicated as picking up my phone and reading the messages while driving.

Shaan · 06-21-2012, 11:29 AM

i havent seen office in my '11 m3? something im doing wrong?

Z4-VILLA · 06-21-2012, 11:31 AM

yup my Z4M is away out of date lol

tlp · 06-21-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Does that Play button read aloud each message? That looks just as complicated as picking up my phone and reading the messages while driving.

Yes it plays the message out loud

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaan

i havent seen office in my '11 m3? something im doing wrong?

No, you will only see the "Office" menu item if your paired to a bluetooth phone that supports email & text messages.

Shaan · 06-21-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

Yes it plays the message out loud

No, you will only see the "Office" menu item if your paired to a bluetooth phone that supports email & text messages.

i see. i guess ios5 doesnt support it? ill check it our today. if not I guess itll work on ios6

shoptb · 06-21-2012, 06:34 PM

Will this only work over bluetooth, or does it also work over USB?

tlp · 06-21-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

Will this only work over bluetooth, or does it also work over USB?

You can be plugged into the USB port but like the address book & contacts it uses Bluetooth to interrogate the phone and display data in iDrive.

shoptb · 06-21-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

You can be plugged into the USB port but like the address book & contacts it uses Bluetooth to interrogate the phone and display data in iDrive.

Makes sense...thanks!

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Does that Play button read aloud each message? That looks just as complicated as picking up my phone and reading the messages while driving.

Difference being, at least in Europe, is that one is legal and the other isn't. And yes, the play function is for iDrive to read it out to you. Plus you a big bonus with this system is that you get visual notification of a message on iDrive when normally you wouldn't if your iPhone is plugged in.

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

Yes it plays the message out loud

No, you will only see the "Office" menu item if your paired to a bluetooth phone that supports email & text messages.

Office is present on my iDrive regardless to the presence of a compatible phone. Probably another difference between US and UK iDrive. I use office regularly to access all the messages I've sent to my car via google maps, iPhone remote app and the connecteddrive website.

tlp · 06-21-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlhj83

Office is present on my iDrive regardless to the presence of a compatible phone. Probably another difference between US and UK iDrive. I use office regularly to access all the messages I've sent to my car via google maps, iPhone remote app and the connecteddrive website.

Your right about "Office". I meant to say "Current Office" which would be the first new sub option after clicking "Office".

fiddy yen · 06-22-2012, 02:52 PM

I just updated my iphone to IOS 6 and my bmw software to the same as the OP. However, still no office option when i configure my iphone. Anything that I might be missing? I am running Iphone 4.

tlp · 06-22-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddy yen

I just updated my iphone to IOS 6 and my bmw software to the same as the OP. However, still no office option when i configure my iphone. Anything that I might be missing? I am running Iphone 4.

Try the menu item Telephone>Messages

06-21-2012, 04:49 AM	#1
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	iPhone iOS6 Integrates with BMW Office (iDrive Email and Text Message) via Bluetooth! Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Good news for iPhone users. iOS6 is finally supporting iDrive Office integration via Bluetooth MAP(Message Access Profile). Bluetooth MAP is the protocol used to retrieve email messages through iDrive, which currently only works with Blackberry and a few other devices. Couple shots of my wireless non USB connection using my iPhone 4S with iOS6 Beta 1. iOS6 Beta 1 is still a little buggy but this is a great start. I suspect the (Sender Unknown) header will be fixed with the next beta release. I am also running the latest Connected Drive Bluetooth and USB update from BMW. BMW Update Link Link to Apples iOS 6 Landing Page: iOS6 Preview Update 06/25/2012: iOS6 Beta 2 released today. The senders name now displays in the message header. SMS Messages are still flagged as Email and not text messages but are still readable and functional. Update 09/19/2012: iOS6 GM was released today. Only SMS messages are currently working with the release. Email messages are currently not working. Note: (Sender Unknown) was fixed in Beta 2 Last edited by tlp; 10-04-2012 at 11:25 PM.
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mshab356 Go ///M or go home Drives: a ///Monster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 735 iTrader: (2)	I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office... __________________ 2011.5 SG E92 ///M3 6MT \| CF kidney grills \| IND SG painted side grills w/ tinted lenses \| Painted bumper reflectors \| TMS 90mm stud kit \| Rear fog light mod \| Active Autowerke exhaust \|

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besiktas Ultimate Driver for the Ultimate Driving Machine Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 929 iTrader: (0)	So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update? __________________ BMW M3 E92 - Silverstone II

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mlhj83 Scythe-Meister Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 891 iTrader: (0)	This is excellent news. Can't wait.

06-21-2012, 07:36 AM	#3
DDS2015 Major Drives: 2011 E90 LCI 328i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg/Minneapolis Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 328 xd ... [0.00]	Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

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kyleb350 Brigadier General Drives: '13 ST Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LoMbard, IL Posts: 3,915 iTrader: (6)	Does that Play button read aloud each message? That looks just as complicated as picking up my phone and reading the messages while driving.

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Shaan Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	i havent seen office in my '11 m3? something im doing wrong?

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fiddy yen First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 35i Msport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skeetsckatchewan Posts: 330 iTrader: (0)	I just updated my iphone to IOS 6 and my bmw software to the same as the OP. However, still no office option when i configure my iphone. Anything that I might be missing? I am running Iphone 4. __________________ 2008 335i 6MT - Dinan tuned stge 2 1986 325es - SOLD 2012 BMW X3 35i AW on RB Msport - JB3 @ 4.0PSi over stock, 20x9F and 20x10.5R Stance SC-5ive, H&R lowering springs. - SOLD 2006 BMW 330i - //M rep kit with custom exhaust, H&R springs, 19" VMR - SOLD

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