The new BMW ConnectedDrive Store

Mark · 01-06-2015, 12:05 PM

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The new BMW ConnectedDrive Store.

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At BMW, connectivity between driver, vehicle and environment is about to get even simpler, even more personalised and even more flexible. The extensive range of digital services and features available under the umbrella of BMW ConnectedDrive can be booked and updated via the internet on your home computer or directly from the car – thanks to the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. The services are ready to use in the car in a matter of minutes. BMW is the only premium manufacturer to offer this convenient route to accessing online-based services. Following the successful launch of the BMW ConnectedDrive Store in Belgium and Luxembourg in early summer and in Germany in October of last year, it will also be available in the USA from spring 2015.

Booking services as and when needed
BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to recognise the significance of mobile communications, integrating them into its vehicles through BMW ConnectedDrive. With the launch of the BMW ConnectedDrive Store, this extensive range of connectivity solutions can now be ordered online via the “My BMW ConnectedDrive” customer portal. Moreover, services and apps are accessible directly from the car via the BMW ConnectedDrive menu. For example, RTTI (Real Time Traffic Information) can be uploaded if you happen to be stuck in a traffic jam and cannot rely on radio traffic news that may be inaccurate or incorrect.

As simple to use as the smartphone App Store.
In the car, the store has its own menu option under ConnectedDrive or BMW Online, which can be selected via the iDrive Controller. It is as easy to use as the well-known smartphone stores and displays all the services that are available and already booked. As soon as the password set up in the customer portal is entered, services and features can be directly accessed, also for flexible periods, and are ready to use in the car within a short space of time.

All BMWs in the USA with embedded SIM card.
All you need to use the BMW ConnectedDrive Store is a connection via a SIM card built into the vehicle. In the USA this is standard on all vehicles. The embedded SIM card is also required for the Intelligent Emergency Call service, which in the event of an accident establishes contact with a BMW Call Centre. The Call Centre agent will speak to the vehicle occupants in their native language if they happen to be abroad and will organise rapid and extensive assistance. Thanks to automatic data transmission, the Intelligent Emergency Call system can also assess the severity of the accident. This allows crucial information to be conveyed to the rescue services even if the occupants are not responding to questions from the Call Centre agent.

Intelligent Emergency Call can also be triggered manually to help other road users, for example to provide first aid at an accident site. Here, too, the system makes for greatly enhanced safety.

Following its successful introduction in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany,
the BMW ConnectedDrive Store is to be launched in the USA in spring 2015

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kokopuffs405 · 01-06-2015, 02:02 PM

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Kash · 01-06-2015, 02:05 PM

Mhmmmm..... Inner image looks like a TV inside a TV.

Vervain · 01-06-2015, 02:12 PM

I'd like to know more about more services and apps to be offered.

What's currently in the connecteddrive store in Belgium, Luxembourg or Germany?

Zeroblade · 01-06-2015, 02:20 PM

Holy crap. a Paywall inside of car you already paid for?

PackPride85 · 01-06-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroblade

Holy crap. a Paywall inside of car you already paid for?

No different than that paywall inside the iphone/android we already have.

Blubaron79 · 01-06-2015, 02:48 PM

So will my 2015 BMW with the tech package have this?

aajami · 01-06-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroblade

Holy crap. a Paywall inside of car you already paid for?

You want free gas too?

Zeroblade · 01-06-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

You want free gas too?

Solar powered i3 yes please

Ganxxta · 01-06-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vervain

I'd like to know more about more services and apps to be offered.

What's currently in the connecteddrive store in Belgium, Luxembourg or Germany?

Exactly the same as on the ConnectedDrive website, you can just book the services now from the car directly like RTTI, BMW Apps, Remote, Concierge etc.

Nothing special.

https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.de/cd...n?locale=en_DE

Vervain · 01-06-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganxxta

Exactly the same as on the ConnectedDrive website, you can just book the services now from the car directly like RTTI, BMW Apps, Remote, Concierge etc.

Nothing special.

Thanks. I should have actually looked at the pictures first lol

Db750 · 01-06-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

So will my 2015 BMW with the tech package have this?

Wondering the same thing even though I probably wouldn't use it anyway!

oeron · 01-07-2015, 01:10 AM

Smart Phones and now Smart Cars ?! This hightech is probably designed to request even more cash for something which you've already paid enough for. BMW should highlight that this Car offers In-Car Purchases.

ltrlianall · 01-07-2015, 01:28 AM

I'd like to know more about more services and apps to be offered.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 01-07-2015, 05:11 AM

Don't all Tech/Navigation package equipped BMWs in the US already have RTTI?

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TimeFor · 01-07-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Don't all Tech/Navigation package equipped BMWs in the US already have RTTI?

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Thats what I was thinking. What is this going to be the end of that now that they have a method to charge? 10 Euro a month? What a ripoff.

carzaddict · 01-07-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeFor

Thats what I was thinking. What is this going to be the end of that now that they have a method to charge? 10 Euro a month? What a ripoff.

i was thinking the same thing too! might just be a US thing, they might have to pay for it in europe? who knows

DarkstarZero · 01-07-2015, 10:47 PM

If they're going to start charging for RTTI, this isn't good news, this is bad news. wtf bmw?

Ganxxta · 01-08-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by carzaddict

i was thinking the same thing too! might just be a US thing, they might have to pay for it in europe? who knows

Yes we have to pay for it

Here is a quick screenshot from my connecteddrive store (nothing bought yet):

Don't know why BMW is bringing the store to the US if you have everything included already...

sandrosia · 03-12-2015, 09:58 AM

got my car back from the dealer couple weeks ago, they did updates on the car (55.0) and i found that i have new option under connected drive "connecteddrive store" anyway when i try to go there it gives me screen with message that explains how its going to work and then it says coming soon!
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kingc0bra · 03-23-2015, 02:59 PM

When is this releasing? I read Spring 2015 but no exact date....

newoldbeemer · 03-27-2015, 12:58 AM

I'm sorry I don't get it. Can anyone break this down for me please?
- You can send a map from google maps on your computer, to the car.
- If the airbag is deployed it will call 911 automatically.
- Real time traffic information

Besides these, what is the practical use of BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive? What kind of apps would be useful on my car?

Why would I want to update Facebook status or book a hotel reservation from my car, when it is easier to do it from my smartphone?

I especially don't get locking/unlocking my car with a phone app. Why?! That's what the keyfob is for, isn't it?

Why do I need to call someone and ask them where a restaurant or ATM is, when I can find it on google maps on my smartphone?

Same thing for "surfing the web" on my car - who would do that?! We all have phones connected to the net. They have nice touchscreens too.

What am I missing?

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