Make pohonecalls using Voice command and steering wheel!

Coder335i · 06-24-2007, 04:48 PM

Does anyone have the info on how to set up voice commands and be able to make calls using the steering wheel button? i have bluetooth set up and can receive calls, but cannot make calls unless i use my phone manually. I think there was a manual for this but I appear to have lost it...

Any quick solutions on how to set up voice calling?

Thanks

200Duece · 06-24-2007, 07:12 PM

press the svs button on the steering wheel and say "options". It will walk you through how to save a name to dial. Pretty cool it actually records your voice and plays it back to you as a confirmation when you use it.

AlB · 06-24-2007, 11:27 PM

Just hit the voice button wait for the beep and say "save Name" it will prompt for the name and number, dont forget the area code

LEDZEP · 06-25-2007, 07:10 AM

Assuming you don't have iDrive:

"Save Name" is the command to store a name and number. "Dial Name" is the command to call that number. I recommend using simple names that are easy for the system to interpret. For example "home" is very difficult for the computer to understand (too soft a word) - but "house" is much easier.

Jimbert · 06-26-2007, 07:02 PM

The "Save Name" doesn't work on my car (May 2007 build) or on a friend's car (335i, Nov 2006 build). The only way for me to dial out is to use the "Dial Number" command. He has a compatible phone, so he can use "Dial Name" - I can't because I don't have a compatible phone.

So did they break that command on the 335i's?

Also, Coder335i, if you have i-drive, you didn't lose your manual for it, you never got one. Duh, BMW! I complained to the dealership that I didn't get one and they said when I came in to get the clear bra installed, they would give me one. Well, they found out that the 335's don't come with one. They gave me a 5-series users manual, which has i-drive instructions that are "almost but not completely the same as the 3-series". What is BMW thinking?

eleven11 · 06-26-2007, 07:42 PM

Not exactly a manual, per se, but they have a quick voice command card @ Bavarian Autosport (http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp) - sorry, can't direct link. $5.95

LEDZEP · 06-27-2007, 06:55 AM

Hey, nice find on the bavauto cheat cards!

DukeofURL · 06-29-2007, 11:48 AM

My E92 came with an iDrive manual, in addition to the BMW assist manual, and the washing and care guide. These were all separate from the main user manual.

OC Guy · 06-29-2007, 04:08 PM

Someone buy those and type it out.

smellthebeans · 06-29-2007, 04:25 PM

press the button and say "HELP"

The computer (car) will give you a list of commands "the following options are avaliable"

good luck

Coder335i · 06-29-2007, 08:46 PM

Thanks to all!

Tried the suggestions and now I am fully operational

Appreciate the help guys!

SoYank · 07-01-2007, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coder335i

Thanks to all!

Tried the suggestions and now I am fully operational

Appreciate the help guys!

This forum is GREAT!!!

Jimbert · 07-02-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellthebeans

press the button and say "HELP"

The computer (car) will give you a list of commands "the following options are avaliable"

good luck

Been there, done that, still no "Save Name" command.

Also, no separate i-drive manual, other than the 4 page quick reference, which is pretty much worthless.

Jimbert · 07-02-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coder335i

Thanks to all!

Tried the suggestions and now I am fully operational

Appreciate the help guys!

So, does that mean that "Save Name" works on your 335i?

sapphireblackbm · 07-02-2007, 08:08 PM

if you have voicecommand on your phone im assuming its a pocket pc ... try this program..

http://www.jetwaremobile.com/

TECENG · 07-03-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Hey, nice find on the bavauto cheat cards!

Ha, glad someone found them and posted them, I wasn't about to post 'em for a shameless plug

Anyway, those cards are for iDrive equipped vehicles, we are working on a set for non-iDrive vehicles which I believe is what the OP would be looking for. Just an FYI...

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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	press the svs button on the steering wheel and say "options". It will walk you through how to save a name to dial. Pretty cool it actually records your voice and plays it back to you as a confirmation when you use it.
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AlB Private First Class 11 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT gry/blk Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF iTrader: (1)	Easy! Just hit the voice button wait for the beep and say "save Name" it will prompt for the name and number, dont forget the area code __________________ 06 330i gry/blk everything but iWreck, nav & pdc carbon splitters, door trim, grill, roof spoiler CDV delete, B&M Short shifter, cyba scoops
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 437 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Assuming you don't have iDrive: "Save Name" is the command to store a name and number. "Dial Name" is the command to call that number. I recommend using simple names that are easy for the system to interpret. For example "home" is very difficult for the computer to understand (too soft a word) - but "house" is much easier. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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Jimbert Jim 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335xi, M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagan, Minnesota iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i xDRIVE COUPE [0.00]	The "Save Name" doesn't work on my car (May 2007 build) or on a friend's car (335i, Nov 2006 build). The only way for me to dial out is to use the "Dial Number" command. He has a compatible phone, so he can use "Dial Name" - I can't because I don't have a compatible phone. So did they break that command on the 335i's? Also, Coder335i, if you have i-drive, you didn't lose your manual for it, you never got one. Duh, BMW! I complained to the dealership that I didn't get one and they said when I came in to get the clear bra installed, they would give me one. Well, they found out that the 335's don't come with one. They gave me a 5-series users manual, which has i-drive instructions that are "almost but not completely the same as the 3-series". What is BMW thinking? __________________ Jim 2012 335xi, Mineral White, Coral Red Leather, auto, M sport pkg, nav
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06-26-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
eleven11 Major 424 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: -F31- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Derby City iTrader: (0)	Not exactly a manual, per se, but they have a quick voice command card @ Bavarian Autosport (http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp) - sorry, can't direct link. $5.95
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	press the button and say "HELP" The computer (car) will give you a list of commands "the following options are avaliable" good luck
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Coder335i Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2007 - MB 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all! Tried the suggestions and now I am fully operational Appreciate the help guys! __________________ //E92 Coupe - Monaco Blue/Saddle Brown, Gray Poplar//
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sapphireblackbm New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	if you have voicecommand on your phone im assuming its a pocket pc ... try this program.. http://www.jetwaremobile.com/
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