List of I-Drive Voice Commands

parkpo31 · 01-25-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David325Australia

Although my voice commands are limited to the Communications by phone, I thank you for the time you spent.

Cheers

So if you do not have idrive but do have assist/bluetooth then you can use voice/speech commands for "communication"?

Can you use voice commands for any other functions if you don't have idrive?

Thanks!

6SpeedMan · 02-07-2007, 10:30 PM

this will be very helpful thanks alot.

jingai00 · 03-09-2007, 01:00 PM

I have a Feb 2007 production car I just recently took delivery of. I also had the iPod adapter installed at the same time.

If I do:

>New Destination<
>Enter Address<
>City Spelling<

It responds with "Please use the controller to continue."

Surely I have the latest software installed, given my car was built in February. Any ideas?

Oh, and how can I check the software revision, btw?

DanMardik · 04-02-2007, 06:01 PM

great write up. Thanks!

poiney · 04-02-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jingai00

I have a Feb 2007 production car I just recently took delivery of. I also had the iPod adapter installed at the same time.

If I do:

>New Destination<
>Enter Address<
>City Spelling<

It responds with "Please use the controller to continue."

Surely I have the latest software installed, given my car was built in February. Any ideas?

Oh, and how can I check the software revision, btw?

I have this identical trouble, but seem to have less trouble when I make entries via address book, rather than destination. In that case, I sometimes make it the whole way. Here is a related one that may be of interest. I suspect that one reason not many others complain about this problem is because more users may use the display rather than the verbal command. At least you figured out to say "spelling".

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44492

poiney · 05-24-2007, 01:07 AM

killerbee,
So I guess Navi has a built-in for home, but no other one? I presume you didn't do anything to get this to work. Since it can listen to any city/street ,etc. I'm not sure why it can't listen to the address names. Afterall, bluetooth names work well. Bizarre.

panzer948 · 05-25-2007, 12:25 PM

So bascially, as long as you have a destination entered into the navigation system, whether that be from your programmed navi button, voice command for home, or manually entered for anywhere using I-drive, I can press the voice command button and say "traffic info".

But this will not work if navigation isn't directing me to a destination.

Kimo · 05-25-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer_bee

Oh "FM" or "AM" goes to 1st preset stations No need to say "FM on" or "FM presets".

Got Sirius? If so, are you aware that you can now say "Sat Radio Channel XX" and the radio will switch to Channel XX. This is a new function.

poiney · 05-25-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer_bee

"Navigation Home" routes to home.
Unfortunately I can't get it to route to other named addresses like "Work" through my voice command....yet

p.s. yes I know how to get to work and home but I actually use RTTI

Are you sure this is correct? I have a recent update of Navi, but it doesn't have this feature. I've tried various permutations of what you mentioned, but nothing worked.

I'm interested in knowing because I have a lot of trouble inputting the home address. Evidently because it is first with a special icon I have trouble getting the mouse to take me down to that listing.

killer_bee · 05-26-2007, 01:11 AM

I went back and deleted confusing posts. This is VERY easy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335inSC

Does anyone know if there is a comman that will take you directly to the Traffic Info?

1. Start fresh from the main menu. Hit Menu button or say "Menu"
2. blip: "Navigation"
3. blip: "Traffic Info" (leave a gap between "Traffic" and "Info", it understands better)

Quote:

Originally Posted by panzer948

But this will not work if navigation isn't directing me to a destination.

That's what I thought but as you can see above, you don't have to input a destination and wait for it to calculate a route.

poiney · 05-26-2007, 07:53 AM

Nominally, I've done all that, and it doesn't work. However, it's been a while, so I'll edit my home address again to see if it works this time.

killer_bee · 05-26-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poiney

Nominally, I've done all that, and it doesn't work. However, it's been a while, so I'll edit my home address again to see if it works this time.

Shit, you are right, doesn't work.

Since I stop guidance when I pull into my driveway, it was just re-routing me home. I'm gonna go shoot myself now.

Jimbert · 06-07-2007, 09:02 AM

I just got a 335xi, produced in May '07. It came with about a 4 page reference guide to the i-Drive. There was no manual for it and nothing about it in the owner's manual. The dealer gave me a 5 series owner's manual that they say is "close" but not exactly like the 335. I have not found an online 335 manual. Has anybody else run into this? I can't believe they don't include a manual for the most complicated option on the car!!!!!!!!!!

That's just dumb.

Jim
20007 335xi, Montego Blue, Terra leather, almost all options

4-series · 07-20-2007, 03:00 PM

sharing.. not sure what is different.

Surfer01 · 08-23-2007, 08:14 PM

does anyone have the problem when they say vc aux menu it takes u to time

dsb102 · 08-23-2007, 10:23 PM

I believe the vc is "Audio Aux"

yatesey · 10-19-2007, 10:07 AM

hi guys.....sorry if this has been mentioned b4...but theres a cute set of voice command cards for the ashtray, available from tec accessories....forget how i stumbled over it...take a look at the link below

its mainly for the USA market so not all the commands work in the uk..but worth a look..nifty pen included too

http://www.tecaccessories.com/produc...duct.php?II=15

cheers

yatesey · 10-19-2007, 10:09 AM

actually the link for the ashtray with the pen and cards is

http://www.tecaccessories.com/produc...duct.php?II=18

sorry

EST-E90 · 12-17-2007, 08:22 PM

Geeeez!!! That was so nice of you! I love my new E-90 and its Navi/Bluetooth, etc. See you at Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara.

CRZ410S · 03-21-2008, 04:15 PM

Appreciate the PDF file. Thanks!!

xcougar · 04-18-2008, 10:38 PM

Hello,
I just bought a 2006 325i without navigation or idrive.
It does have trainable voice commands, much fewer than the full set as noted here, seems to be limited to phone.
"Help" lists a few commands like "save a name" "delete"
which are not on the list here and some listed here for the phone like "phone" "A to Z" "options" dont work.

I was wondering where I can read about the full capabilities of this. The manuals I have and the online videos don't cover voice commands. One online video recommends reading the manual for voice commands. Previous owner gave me what they had as far as I can see.
Thanks!

laurenty · 04-22-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfer01

does anyone have the problem when they say vc aux menu it takes u to time

"Aux Menu" never works for me. I used "options" while in the entertainment screen and used exactly what they say... and it takes me to "time"

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jingai00 Private 6 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I have a Feb 2007 production car I just recently took delivery of. I also had the iPod adapter installed at the same time. If I do: >New Destination< >Enter Address< >City Spelling< It responds with "Please use the controller to continue." Surely I have the latest software installed, given my car was built in February. Any ideas? Oh, and how can I check the software revision, btw? __________________ 2007 E92 328i Space Grey over Coral Red with Grey Poplar trim Premium / Sport / Steptronic / Comfort Access / iDrive / Park Distance Control / Power Rear Sunshade iPod Adapter / Chrome Exhaust Tips / Cargo Organizer / Clean Bag / Roundel Valve Stem Caps
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04-02-2007, 06:01 PM	#70
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05-24-2007, 01:07 AM	#72
poiney Captain 38 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	killerbee, So I guess Navi has a built-in for home, but no other one? I presume you didn't do anything to get this to work. Since it can listen to any city/street ,etc. I'm not sure why it can't listen to the address names. Afterall, bluetooth names work well. Bizarre.
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05-25-2007, 12:25 PM	#73
panzer948 Lieutenant 84 Rep 432 Posts Drives: F82 M4 (April 2015 ED) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charlotte, N.C. iTrader: (0)	So bascially, as long as you have a destination entered into the navigation system, whether that be from your programmed navi button, voice command for home, or manually entered for anywhere using I-drive, I can press the voice command button and say "traffic info". But this will not work if navigation isn't directing me to a destination. __________________ ED Trip - April 2015: SO F82 M4 Link to Trip Report ED Trip - Jan. 2007: BS E92 335i Link to Trip Report
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05-26-2007, 07:53 AM	#77
poiney Captain 38 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	Nominally, I've done all that, and it doesn't work. However, it's been a while, so I'll edit my home address again to see if it works this time.
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06-07-2007, 09:02 AM	#79
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]	No i-Drive Manual I just got a 335xi, produced in May '07. It came with about a 4 page reference guide to the i-Drive. There was no manual for it and nothing about it in the owner's manual. The dealer gave me a 5 series owner's manual that they say is "close" but not exactly like the 335. I have not found an online 335 manual. Has anybody else run into this? I can't believe they don't include a manual for the most complicated option on the car!!!!!!!!!! That's just dumb. Jim 20007 335xi, Montego Blue, Terra leather, almost all options
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07-20-2007, 03:00 PM	#80
4-series The best BMW ever! 10 Rep 246 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Latest Voice Commands from the manual sharing.. not sure what is different. Attached Images
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08-23-2007, 08:14 PM	#81
Surfer01 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Montego 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Aux menu not working does anyone have the problem when they say vc aux menu it takes u to time
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08-23-2007, 10:23 PM	#82
dsb102 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I believe the vc is "Audio Aux"
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10-19-2007, 10:07 AM	#83
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10-19-2007, 10:09 AM	#84
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12-17-2007, 08:22 PM	#85
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03-21-2008, 04:15 PM	#86
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04-18-2008, 10:38 PM	#87
xcougar Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 325i sparkling graphite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	looking for voice commands for 2006 bluetooth option, without idrive Hello, I just bought a 2006 325i without navigation or idrive. It does have trainable voice commands, much fewer than the full set as noted here, seems to be limited to phone. "Help" lists a few commands like "save a name" "delete" which are not on the list here and some listed here for the phone like "phone" "A to Z" "options" dont work. I was wondering where I can read about the full capabilities of this. The manuals I have and the online videos don't cover voice commands. One online video recommends reading the manual for voice commands. Previous owner gave me what they had as far as I can see. Thanks!
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