Control your 135 via iPhone - not in Oz :-(

SimonB · 02-17-2012, 08:55 AM

From the US press release: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__2367

Bugger, would be great to see where your car was in the car park!

Why not in Oz, because we don't have BMW Assist:

"Customers who have an active BMW Assist Safety Plan, a compatible vehicle, and an Apple device running iOS 4.0 or later will be able to download the app to their device starting today via the Apple iTunes store. No changes are required to their BMW. My BMW Remote operates on the customer’s mobile device, sending remote commands to their BMW."

BMW86 · 02-17-2012, 04:03 PM

That's a real shame, I would use every one of these features except for maybe the last two:

Vehicle Position – If the vehicle’s ignition is off, and it is located within 0.6 miles (1km) of the mobile device, the current vehicle location can be displayed on a map in the mobile device.
Google Local Search - Search for local businesses, restaurants, and more on the mobile device and send the details to the vehicle.
Remote Locking & Unlocking – Customers can remotely lock or unlock their vehicles, providing peace of mind if they are unsure whether they locked the vehicle in the parking lot or if they have accidently locked keys in the vehicle.
Remote Horn - send a remote command to sound the horn of your BMW to help locate the vehicle.
Remote Headlights – remote control of configurable exterior light functions to help locate the vehicle.

I wonder if this compromises the safety of the car in any way though?

SimonB · 02-17-2012, 08:37 PM

Yup, me too. It;s crap like this that is making me consider looking at other breeds next year when my 5 years is up.

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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Control your 135 via iPhone - not in Oz :-( From the US press release: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__2367 Bugger, would be great to see where your car was in the car park! Why not in Oz, because we don't have BMW Assist: "Customers who have an active BMW Assist Safety Plan, a compatible vehicle, and an Apple device running iOS 4.0 or later will be able to download the app to their device starting today via the Apple iTunes store. No changes are required to their BMW. My BMW Remote operates on the customer’s mobile device, sending remote commands to their BMW." __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	That's a real shame, I would use every one of these features except for maybe the last two: Vehicle Position – If the vehicle’s ignition is off, and it is located within 0.6 miles (1km) of the mobile device, the current vehicle location can be displayed on a map in the mobile device. Google Local Search - Search for local businesses, restaurants, and more on the mobile device and send the details to the vehicle. Remote Locking & Unlocking – Customers can remotely lock or unlock their vehicles, providing peace of mind if they are unsure whether they locked the vehicle in the parking lot or if they have accidently locked keys in the vehicle. Remote Horn - send a remote command to sound the horn of your BMW to help locate the vehicle. Remote Headlights – remote control of configurable exterior light functions to help locate the vehicle. I wonder if this compromises the safety of the car in any way though?
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Yup, me too. It;s crap like this that is making me consider looking at other breeds next year when my 5 years is up. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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