Voice Commands

Christos · 10-02-2008, 11:14 AM

Does anyone really use the voice command feature? I think this feature is useless and never works for me. Plus you can get to where you want to go much quicker without it!!

wrickem · 10-02-2008, 11:23 AM

I always use the one for "lighting" so I can turn my DLRs on if it's overcast and off when it's sunny. It's a lot easier to hit the button and say "lighting" than it is to go through the menu for some functions. There's a few others that I use too.

SoYank · 10-02-2008, 11:26 AM

If my display is set for the CD and I want to go to the map I have three choices. One, hold the knob to the right for two seconds and release; two, push the menu button next to the knob and then knob to the right and navigate to the map; three, push the voice button and say, "Map". For me the third option works every time. Your results may vary.

If I want to change CDs, it's much quicker to use the voice. To make a phone call, for me is quicker with a combination mainly because I don't use the phone as often as other features so I don't remember the commands.

The voice commands for most of the Climate settings are pretty useless and seem to be something that would be a preference setting that you'd do only once or twice anyway.

Chitown-Irish · 10-02-2008, 11:46 AM

I use the AM and FM commands to switch the radio. Plus I use some of the Nav commands.

halB · 10-02-2008, 12:17 PM

For me it's hit and miss. Lot more misses than hits. Often gets very frustrating.

bolty · 10-02-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by halB

For me it's hit and miss. Lot more misses than hits. Often gets very frustrating.

Are you waiting for the indicator to go on before you yack at it?

mid-corner fun · 10-02-2008, 12:25 PM

I use voice dialing every day and the car recognizes my blackberry's address book contacts 95% of the time. Other than that, FM menu, preset 1/2/3 etc

It's a shame they removed some of the earlier useful voice commands, in my '04 X5 I can say "gas stations at current location" or "parking lot at destination" etc.

kronzprinz · 10-02-2008, 12:48 PM

mostly to make calls.

rickston69 · 10-02-2008, 02:55 PM

Very useful for dialing and switching b/t radio sources. Haven't tried some of the other commands yet but so far I love the functionality!

taseal · 10-02-2008, 03:14 PM

ours don't have idrive, so I don't even know what it would work for besides the phone??? nothing right? just the phone (dial a number, or a presaved name)

Mid_West · 10-03-2008, 06:10 PM

I pride myself on being a very good communicator (just ask my girlfriends...all of them

. And, my pronunciation and vocabulary are top notch...but I cant, for the life of me, get the damn voice commands to work well. My TomTom works flawlessly. You would think that a $50k car would work better than a $400 nav!

Christos · 10-04-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mid_West

I pride myself on being a very good communicator (just ask my girlfriends...all of them

. And, my pronunciation and vocabulary are top notch...but I cant, for the life of me, get the damn voice commands to work well. My TomTom works flawlessly. You would think that a $50k car would work better than a $400 nav!

+1 this is the problem I have.

e90drvr · 10-06-2008, 03:55 PM

i use mine all the time to dial a number from my phone book and to get to the buried menu options quickly. it usually understands me pretty well it's just a matter of leaving a slightly longer than usual pause between words and the sunroof is better closed too b/c i'm fairly certain the mic is mounted close to the dome lights.

Barmats · 10-06-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mid_West

I pride myself on being a very good communicator (just ask my girlfriends...all of them

. And, my pronunciation and vocabulary are top notch...but I cant, for the life of me, get the damn voice commands to work well. My TomTom works flawlessly. You would think that a $50k car would work better than a $400 nav!

You should try it in the E93 with the top down... it's even worse!!!

10-02-2008, 11:14 AM	#1
Christos Captain 196 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 s3.0 Msport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central, NJ iTrader: (0)	Voice Commands Does anyone really use the voice command feature? I think this feature is useless and never works for me. Plus you can get to where you want to go much quicker without it!! __________________ 2019 Z4 sDrive 30i Msport, Previously owned BMWs, 2014 428i Msport, 2008 335i Coupe, 2007 328xi sedan, 2002 325i sedan 1996 318ti (loved this little car)
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wrickem Should be working 2248 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I always use the one for "lighting" so I can turn my DLRs on if it's overcast and off when it's sunny. It's a lot easier to hit the button and say "lighting" than it is to go through the menu for some functions. There's a few others that I use too. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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SoYank Major General 591 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	If my display is set for the CD and I want to go to the map I have three choices. One, hold the knob to the right for two seconds and release; two, push the menu button next to the knob and then knob to the right and navigate to the map; three, push the voice button and say, "Map". For me the third option works every time. Your results may vary. If I want to change CDs, it's much quicker to use the voice. To make a phone call, for me is quicker with a combination mainly because I don't use the phone as often as other features so I don't remember the commands. The voice commands for most of the Climate settings are pretty useless and seem to be something that would be a preference setting that you'd do only once or twice anyway. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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10-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Chitown-Irish Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orland Park, IL iTrader: (0)	I use the AM and FM commands to switch the radio. Plus I use some of the Nav commands. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)
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halB Colonel 58 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	For me it's hit and miss. Lot more misses than hits. Often gets very frustrating. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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10-02-2008, 12:25 PM	#7
mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	I use voice dialing every day and the car recognizes my blackberry's address book contacts 95% of the time. Other than that, FM menu, preset 1/2/3 etc It's a shame they removed some of the earlier useful voice commands, in my '04 X5 I can say "gas stations at current location" or "parking lot at destination" etc.
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10-02-2008, 12:48 PM	#8
kronzprinz Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EASTCOAST iTrader: (0)	mostly to make calls.
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10-02-2008, 02:55 PM	#9
rickston69 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Montpelier, VA iTrader: (0)	Very useful for dialing and switching b/t radio sources. Haven't tried some of the other commands yet but so far I love the functionality! __________________ Rick ~ 2008 E90 335i Alpine White / Beige Dakota Leather & lt. poplar Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Navi, Comfort
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taseal Private First Class 80 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '15 Corvette, '15 X5, Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	ours don't have idrive, so I don't even know what it would work for besides the phone??? nothing right? just the phone (dial a number, or a presaved name)
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10-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#11
Mid_West Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I pride myself on being a very good communicator (just ask my girlfriends...all of them . And, my pronunciation and vocabulary are top notch...but I cant, for the life of me, get the damn voice commands to work well. My TomTom works flawlessly. You would think that a $50k car would work better than a $400 nav!
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10-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#13
e90drvr Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Graphite/Terra 330i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i use mine all the time to dial a number from my phone book and to get to the buried menu options quickly. it usually understands me pretty well it's just a matter of leaving a slightly longer than usual pause between words and the sunroof is better closed too b/c i'm fairly certain the mic is mounted close to the dome lights.
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