08-28-2015, 07:58 AM | #1 |
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Euro question - BMW online abroad
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Does anyone know what functions from BMW online work abroad? I get the message "Current mobile communication network is not supported by BMW Online." The car is originally italian, now in switzerland and I am using a swiss phone for bluetooth. Also does "BMW online" use the Simcard in the card or the phone connection? Will it only work when I go back to Italy? There are the related specs from the car F25 2.0D 2011: S609A Navigation system Professional S612A BMW Assist S615A Expanded BMW Online Information S616A BMW Online S633A Business Preparation, mobile phone, Business S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD S6AAA BMW TeleServices S6ABA Control for Teleservices S6NFA Music interface for Smartphone S6NLA Connection Bluetooth + USB devices incl. S6UHA Traffic Information S6VCA Control for Combox S855A Language version Italian Thank you, Starmir |
08-29-2015, 02:27 PM | #2 |
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My understanding is that the SIM card should work across the EU- but there might be countries not supported.
Interestingly in some countries you have to use your own phone for the data connection (built in SIM not supported), and then pair the phone with the car. Has anyone coded this for a car that comes with a SIM, OR does anyone know how to swap the SIM for your own. Also might be worth checking if your SIM is still activated. I checked my SIM via the connected drive website, and it looks like in the UK you get just over 3 years subscription when you buy the car. You have to pay to extend the date. |
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This was via the car SIM—not my mobile
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There have been several cases recorded and posted on other forums where owners did not bother for 1 year after taking delivery. In fact one case I remember reading that one account had never been activated. Lucky person! In my case it was nearly 3 months after BMW had taken delivery (managers vehicle) that the account was activated. I was therefore lucky to have 2 years and 3 months of the account still to run. After that it costs £120 per annum. The embedded SIM in the UK vehicles is with Vodafone UK. Quote:
When the car is being driven in the UK, and you ask the concierge services to send a route to your car, they always ask you for your name and ask you to confirm your location. Three times they have done this to me (Bristol, Swindon and Milton Keynes) in the past 12 months each time giving me my location and asking me to confirm. One question? Did you go through the concierge services to have a route sent your car and did they go through this location confirmation procedure through France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany? SIM cards are not swappable once embedded in the car. Edited Back to the Original Poster's question. I would suggest speaking to: https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.co.uk...ervlet/contact YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT BMW CONNECTED DRIVE? We would be delighted to help you. Please contact BMW Customer Support for questions about BMW ConnectedDrive in your vehicle, on the Internet or on your smartphone. You can reach us by e-mail: bmwconnecteddrive@bmwfin.com by phone: +44 (0)800 5610555 (Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6.30 pm; Sat 9.00 am - 5.00 pm; Sun 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm). Last edited by Peter_R; 08-31-2015 at 10:54 AM.. |
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I have the standard BMW Connected Drive services which come with the Professional media package accessed by the in-car sim, and not the Internet option 6AR which I was advised was slow and not really worth it! Frankly I am quite impressed with BMW Online—on one occasion checking for upcoming weather conditions North of Haarlem—I was stunned to hear a detailed audio weather forecast for the following day whilst viewing the visuals in the split screen. I will certainly subscribe to the full service once my 3½ year sub expires.
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6. Internet (6AR) The “Internet” (6AR) Service runs for a period of one year after the vehicle’s first registration. The customer can extend the Service for an additional charge beyond the initial free-of-charge period via the BMW ConnectedDrive Customer Portal. http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...formation.html Same here...after the 3 years complimentary has expired. Last edited by Peter_R; 09-02-2015 at 05:43 AM.. Reason: typo |
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