[txmav]

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I noticed that when I use the voice command to try to turn off the air conditioning, the car completely turns off the climate control. Is their a way, using the voice commands, to toggle on/off just the air conditioning (while leaving the climate control/fan) still on?

[M2siast]

Seems like BMW can’t decide what to do lol
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2049435

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by txmav

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I noticed that when I use the voice command to try to turn off the air conditioning, the car completely turns off the climate control. Is their a way, using the voice commands, to toggle on/off just the air conditioning (while leaving the climate control/fan) still on?

"Turn off cooling" works.

[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

"Turn off cooling" works.

I think "set AC to 100% intensity" also works. I vaguely remember trying it out. Haven't touched since it got cold.

[stashstein]

Cool tips in this thread. I usually leave AC on 365 days a year. Mainly to keep the windows from fogging up in the winter. Also keeps the ac system working and prevents nasty stuff from growing in your vents from condensation.

[txmav]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

"Turn off cooling" works.

Thanks for all of the recommendations. I never would have guessed any of these.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by stashstein

Cool tips in this thread. I usually leave AC on 365 days a year. Mainly to keep the windows from fogging up in the winter. Also keeps the ac system working and prevents nasty stuff from growing in your vents from condensation.

It is a good idea to use the A/C regularly even in areas with a climate that doesn't necessarily require its use.

But leaving the system on all the time I was told brings with it the risk of having it develop an odor due to mold/mildew. The vents are at some risk but the bigger risk is with the evaporator which collects considerable moisture.

Thus the always damp/wet evaporator is fertile ground for mold/mildew to take root.

To prevent this I was advised before the last use of the day to turn off the A/C enough time before reaching my destination and let fan continue to run and circulate air through the system to dry the system. The evaporator and the plastic tubes that carry air to the vents.

With my M2 shortly after I turn off the A/C I can feel the vent vanes and detect some moisture. But after a few minutes these are dry.

Also, it is very important to keep the A/C cabin air filter element fresh. With the A/C running all the time this filter processes considerable air. It collects visible dirt but also mold/mildew spores. The filter can develop an odor. So don't let the filter go past its change by date. And consider replacing it more frequently than what the factory schedule calls for.

[marlinduke]

Maybe a sticky with "Hello, BMW" commands that work?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

"Turn off cooling" works.

Edit: I was mistaken - this turns the whole system off, as well.

[txmav]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

"Turn off cooling" works.

I tried this approach, and it didn't work. It did the same as the approaches that I tried (i.e., it turned off/on the climate control entirely).

[txmav]

Originally Posted by marlinduke

Maybe a sticky with "Hello, BMW" commands that work?

I agree. That would be really helpful.

[M2siast]

https://faq.bmwusa.com/s/article/FAQ...language=en_US

"Here are some common commands you may find useful. You don’t have to use these commands exactly. Your BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will be able to understand variations and similar phrases."

Navigation
Set home address.
Take me home. *Will only work if you have an address set as Home within Navigation.
Take me to (Point of Interest Name).
Give me directions to (address or Point of Interest).
End guidance / Cancel navigation.
Show me the map.
Drive me to the nearest gas station.
Show me the nearest charging station.
Find a gas station along the route.
I need a coffee.
I am hungry.
I need a place to sleep.
Find parking at my destination.

Climatization
Make it colder.
Make it warmer.
Set the temperature to ---.
I am cold.
I am too warm.
Turn on seat heating.
Deactivate air conditioning.
Start seat ventilation.

Vehicle
Open the Owner’s Manual.
When is the next maintenance needed?
What is my tire pressure?
What is my remaining range?

Communication
Please note that Intelligent Personal Assistant only works when phone is connected via Bluetooth. When using Apple CarPlay, you need to access Siri for voice commands.
Show phone book.
Call (contact name). *Contacts must be synced with vehicle for this command to work.
Dial number ---.
Pair my phone.

Entertainment
Decrease volume.
Make it louder
Turn off music.
Listen to FM radio.
Listen to (radio station) in Sirius.
Set the radio station to ---.

General
What can you do?
Who are you?
I am bored.
Tell me a story.
Tell me the weather.