[Berkbon]

I'm still trying to figure out which Verizon phones in the US work with BMW Office. On bmwusa.com, they list no phones that work with Office from Verizon, which I assume is incorrect. If you have Verizon and got Office to work, please let us know what phone you have.

Thanks a bunch.

[BMWZ4]

As far as I know (tested in my MY11 X3), the following Blackberry devices work with the new 'Office' feature. I assume you're aware that BMW Office only works with BB devices.

1. BB Torch model 9800
2. BB Bold model 9700
3. BB Pearl all model variants
4. BB 8830 World Edition

[Razel]

HTC Incredible
At least, for my needs. Navigation picks up addresses, contact list has phone numbers. Haven't tried text messaging, but then, don't really need it.

[BMWZ4]

According to BMW, Office is initially released to work only with certain BB devices (specifically for emails, texts etc). I'm sure the HTC works fine for the Bluetooth connectivity for calls, contacts etc, but not (at least initially) for the Office features.

Dave

[Razel]

Originally Posted by Dave Marien

According to BMW, Office is initially released to work only with certain BB devices (specifically for emails, texts etc). I'm sure the HTC works fine for the Bluetooth connectivity for calls, contacts etc, but not (at least initially) for the Office features.

Dave

Good point. Mine is only blue-tooth, haven't bothered to connect the USB cable up. Just that the "Office" seems to have retrieved info from my phone.

[BMWZ4]

It will definitely retrieve your contacts and other pertinent info via bluetooth from a huge list of phones, including your HTC, but as noted, in order for email & texts to be displayed and even read back to the driver, you must be using a supported BB device.

Dave

[Berkbon]

Thanks, guys. I wonder why the BB devises aren't listed on bmwusa.com to work with Office.

Dave, were those devised tested on Verizon's network?

[BMWZ4]

Sorry Berkbon, I couldn't say. I had initially read about this last fall, via this article / video....doesn't mention any specific carrier, only mentions the BB devices. I would have thought however, that if whatever BB device worked with this Office feature, the carrier shouldn't be an issue(?).

Dave

http://translogic.aolautos.com/2011/...gration-video/

[sand99]

Originally Posted by Berkbon

Thanks, guys. I wonder why the BB devises aren't listed on bmwusa.com to work with Office.

Dave, were those devised tested on Verizon's network?

Actually they are listed on BMW USA, but it's so cryptic you'd never find it. I finally found this info a few days ago:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...hframedin.aspx

Just type in your car and cell network for the list of compatible BMW Office phones.

[Berkbon]

Sand99, when I go to that link, put in car (X3) and network (Verizon) and then chick the box on the right of the page next to "Office" once the phones come up, none are listed.

[sand99]

Originally Posted by Berkbon

Sand99, when I go to that link, put in car (X3) and network (Verizon) and then chick the box on the right of the page next to "Office" once the phones come up, none are listed.

Yep, I see that too. The only carriers with Office support at the moment appear to be AT&T and T-Mobile.

I'm sure support for Blackberry's on other networks is coming though.

[bsilk904]

Originally Posted by Razel

HTC Incredible
At least, for my needs. Navigation picks up addresses, contact list has phone numbers. Haven't tried text messaging, but then, don't really need it.

Does the Incredible work well with the 11 x3. I was thinking of changing to IPhone. Thanks for any responses.

[BMWZ4]

I don't believe "Office" has anything to do with carriers/networks, strictly Blackberry devices.

From BMW Press Release last fall:

BMW extends office functions to include incoming e-mail with voice output.

BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth - an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010.


Munich. As part of the ongoing expansion of office functions in BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW is now the first automobile manufacturer in the world to enable e-mail messages to be received inside the vehicle enabled by a Bluetooth connection. From autumn 2010, owners of a BlackBerry® smartphone made by the mobile phone manufacturer RIM (Research In Motion) will be able to access the phone's e-mail function via the operating system iDrive. A new Bluetooth interface to integrate the BlackBerry device into the vehicle enables e-mails to be received, displayed on the Control Display and even read out by means of an optional voice output function. With this innovative technology, the premium automobile manufacturer continues to extend its leading role in the integration of entertainment, communication and online functions in vehicles.

The new facilities for e-mail access tie in directly from the BMW ConnectedDrive office functions presented at the beginning of the year. Likewise unique worldwide, these allow not just call and contact lists but also calendar entries, text messages, tasks and memos to be transferred from compatible smartphones to the vehicle via Bluetooth interface. The relevant entries can be selected using the Controller of the iDrive operating system and shown on the Control Display. Even the picture file saved with a contact address on a mobile phone can be shown on the vehicle monitor. In addition, BMW ConnectedDrive also allows the music player functions of smartphones to be conveniently operated using the iDrive system. Incoming e-mail in the vehicle represents yet another milestone in the integration of modern smartphones. The new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G is the first smartphone from the BlackBerry smartphone portfolio that supports this functionality.

Like the functions previously introduced, e-mail access via Bluetooth also helps make the use of communication and entertainment options of modern smartphones in the vehicle convenient and safe. The operating system iDrive provides unique facilities for the simple, safe and intuitive control of all functions while causing minimum distraction from the road. For the first time, incoming and saved e-mails from the Bluetooth-integrated smartphone can now be retrieved and shown on the Control Display in just a few standardized operating stages. Relief of the driver is further enhanced with the optional voice output function. It can be activated at a single press of a button, the text of the e-mail is then read out loud.

The new e-mail function is available for all BMW models fitted with the navigation system Professional including mobile phone preparation. It will be offered in Europe and North America from autumn 2010.