BMW Korea Officially Supports Wireless 'Android Auto'
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Both Applied in New Model
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] BMW Korea announced on the 6th that it will officially support wireless 'Android Auto' following the wireless Apple CarPlay feature of BMW ConnectedDrive.
Android Auto, developed by Google, is an in-vehicle infotainment platform that wirelessly connects Android-based smartphones to the vehicle, allowing users to access smartphone functions in the car. Navigation, schedules, calls, and other frequently used smartphone features can be conveniently used by connecting them to the vehicle display.
In particular, based on continuous and close collaboration between BMW and Google, it provides fast and stable wireless connectivity. When using Kakao Navigation, directional information is also displayed on the head-up display and instrument cluster, demonstrating excellent connectivity.
After installing the Android Auto app on the smartphone and enabling wireless connection in Google settings, selecting Android Auto on the vehicle display will establish the connection. Android Auto can also be used through Google's voice assistant, Google Assistant. Google Assistant can be activated by pressing and holding the voice recognition button on the steering wheel or by saying "Hi Google."
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The BMW Android Auto service is available without limits on vehicles equipped with BMW's latest 7th generation I-Drive (ID7) that have the BMW Connected Package Professional option applied. At this time, the vehicle software must be updated to the latest version. Among these models, customers who do not have the BMW Connected Package Professional option but have purchased Apple CarPlay can activate Android Auto by updating the software to the latest version.
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