upgrade to BMW Assist Convenience Plan

azhar · 05-26-2011, 01:52 PM

Anyone has paid $199/year for the Convenience Plan? I just called BMW to subscribe it which can provide information of Bloomberg, weather, etc.

Harplayr · 05-26-2011, 02:03 PM

I was interested (mostly for the google lookup for the nav system) but can’t justify $200 for it.

If they charged less ($50 or even $100) they would have a lot more subscribers.

TrikinCurt · 05-26-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by azhar

Anyone has paid $199/year for the Convenience Plan? I just called BMW to subscribe it which can provide information of Bloomberg, weather, etc.

I did, figured I just paid 56k, might as well try it. I have used the google part. Though if i could get it to work from my iPhone would likely not need it.

Do you get the traffic details on nav without this?

azhar · 05-26-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TrikinCurt

I did, figured I just paid 56k, might as well try it. I have used the google part. Though if i could get it to work from my iPhone would likely not need it.

Do you get the traffic details on nav without this?

I can check clearly the traffic details without this plan. How long did you get it activated? I called BMW yesterday, however still cannot use it now. probably in 48 hours?

TrikinCurt · 05-26-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by azhar

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Originally Posted by TrikinCurt

I did, figured I just paid 56k, might as well try it. I have used the google part. Though if i could get it to work from my iPhone would likely not need it.

Do you get the traffic details on nav without this?

I can check clearly the traffic details without this plan. How long did you get it activated? I called BMW yesterday, however still cannot use it now. probably in 48 hours?

I activated at the pcd and it was going by our drive back, so within a couple hours. They told me much longer.

ScottX3 · 05-30-2011, 12:08 PM

I got it for the Google search which is much better than the integrated search. However I now usually just send my destination to the car from my mac/iPad via Google Maps before I leave since its much quicker to type on a full keyboard and search via broadband.

(from Google maps, select the more drop down, select send, select car)

Bustofa · 05-30-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottX3

I got it for the Google search which is much better than the integrated search. However I now usually just send my destination to the car from my mac/iPad via Google Maps before I leave since its much quicker to type on a full keyboard and search via broadband.

(from Google maps, select the more drop down, select send, select car)

I don't seem to get a send to car option from my iPad. If I select 'send' it throws up an email template but doesn't give an option to select a car. I've tried both the Mobile and Classic versions of Maps.

Grateful for any tips.

Nahoa · 05-30-2011, 01:36 PM

I can't get it to work from the iPad or iPhone either. Big bummer.

Bustofa · 05-30-2011, 02:18 PM

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I can't get it to work from the iPad or iPhone either. Big bummer.

It's not just me then

Nahoa · 05-30-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottX3

I got it for the Google search which is much better than the integrated search. However I now usually just send my destination to the car from my mac/iPad via Google Maps before I leave since its much quicker to type on a full keyboard and search via broadband.

(from Google maps, select the more drop down, select send, select car)

Have you actually done this from your iPad or, are just figuring you can? If you have, please give step by step. While I can do this from my Mac, I've not been able to find a send option that leads to that same vehicle selection menu.

sfax · 05-30-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

Have you actually done this from your iPad or, are just figuring you can? If you have, please give step by step. While I can do this from my Mac, I've not been able to find a send option that leads to that same vehicle selection menu.

It doesn't work from Google Maps on the iPhone. Have tried a few times. Only when using a full broswer. Or it always work from My BMW Remote (only way I've found to do it from a mobile) - sorry Nahoa, I know you haven't go this to work yet!

TrikinCurt · 05-30-2011, 08:21 PM

You can use a third party browser that can fake being a desktop machine. I still find it to be a kludgy mess. Really bummed google limits it for no reason.

Bustofa · 05-31-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TrikinCurt

You can use a third party browser that can fake being a desktop machine. I still find it to be a kludgy mess. Really bummed google limits it for no reason.

Thanks. Any one in particular you would recommend (preferably free)?

sfax · 05-31-2011, 01:26 AM

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Thanks. Any one in particular you would recommend (preferably free)?

Cheapskate!

Have you tried BMW Remote Bustofa? If all you need is to search and send a destination to the car, this fits the bill

Bustofa · 05-31-2011, 01:53 AM

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Cheapskate!

Have you tried BMW Remote Bustofa? If all you need is to search and send a destination to the car, this fits the bill

Well, every penny counts; I'm saving up for an X3

Haven't tried BMW Remote yet but have been meaning to. Haven't got an iPhone at the moment but thought I'd try it out on my iPad.

Bustofa · 05-31-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bustofa

Haven't tried BMW Remote yet but have been meaning to. Haven't got an iPhone at the moment but thought I'd try it out on my iPad.

Update: Can't do this as I don't have my X3 yet, therefore no Connected Drive login credentials! Harumph!

sfax · 05-31-2011, 12:03 PM

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Update: Can't do this as I don't have my X3 yet

Yes, you will definitely need one of those

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azhar New Member 8 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	upgrade to BMW Assist Convenience Plan Anyone has paid $199/year for the Convenience Plan? I just called BMW to subscribe it which can provide information of Bloomberg, weather, etc.
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Harplayr Lieutenant 19 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i, F25 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I was interested (mostly for the google lookup for the nav system) but can’t justify $200 for it. If they charged less ($50 or even $100) they would have a lot more subscribers.
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ScottX3 New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Cruz iTrader: (0)	I got it for the Google search which is much better than the integrated search. However I now usually just send my destination to the car from my mac/iPad via Google Maps before I leave since its much quicker to type on a full keyboard and search via broadband. (from Google maps, select the more drop down, select send, select car)
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I can't get it to work from the iPad or iPhone either. Big bummer. __________________
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TrikinCurt Private First Class 4 Rep 108 Posts Drives: X3 35i Mineral Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hudson,WI iTrader: (0)	You can use a third party browser that can fake being a desktop machine. I still find it to be a kludgy mess. Really bummed google limits it for no reason.
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