BMW’s new personal assistant makes it feel like you’re not alone, no matter where you are on the road. The manufacturer will make the technology available in spring of 2019 on select models that feature the new BMW iDrive 7.0 system and as part of the Live Cockpit Professional. This service will help both the driver and passengers with many of the car’s functions, offer assistance with directions, and provide information about the vehicle. Here is everything you need to know about the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Your Digital Companion
When owners first start using their BMW personal assistant, it will respond to “Hey BMW,” but you can change this and name your vehicle using the digital customer profile. The system will allow owners to name it whatever they want, and they can even choose the gender. The assistant responds to natural language, and over time, the system builds a digital character that interacts with you. The more you use the car and the assistant, the better it gets to know you and can predict what you need before you even have to ask.
It Can Control Vehicle Settings
The personal assistant is always available to help make you more comfortable. It will respond to both direct requests and vague statements. You can specifically ask it to turn on the heat or tell it that you are cold, and it will turn up the heat for you. If you tell your digital companion you are tired, it will adjust the ambient lighting in the car and as well as the music and temperature to help keep you alert.
Helps With Productivity
The assistant works with Microsoft Office 365 and will read emails to you while you drive. It can even predict your travel routes depending on what time of day it is. It will take information from your calendar and offer directions to an upcoming meeting or appointment.
Voice-Activated Owners Manual
The BMW personal assistant knows everything about your car. You don’t have to shuffle through pages of information to find out what it can do or what a certain indicator light means. Just ask, and your digital assistant will tell you. Premium cars such as BMWs often do much more than drivers know, and you can now find out everything about your car’s functionality just by listening to the assistant while you’re driving down the road.
Vehicle Information
Over time, as the personal assistant learns your driving habits, it can start to offer driving tips to help save fuel. It can also let you know when there are vehicle issues you need to address, such as low tire pressure. It will send you service reminders, and it can even schedule the service for you, so all you need to do is show up.
BMW designed the technology to get to know its driver and to continuously get better every day. The personal assistant will remember your preferences and even offer suggestions to help make your ride more comfortable and make it safer.
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