Satellite (Google Earth ?) maps on navigation ?

VodkaOne · 08-15-2011, 05:56 AM

Hi,

I just saw this photo reading the F10/F11 interior thread :

The nav system shows some kind of satellite maps (Google Earth service ?) and not just 3D maps.

Question 1 : Does anybody know if a subscription to BMW ConnectedDrive services (Online + Assist) is needed to have the GPS nav system show thoses sat maps ?

Or would thoses options be enough for it :

- Professional navigation system (609)
- Bluetooth (644)
- USB Connection (6FL)
- BMW TeleServices (6AB)
- Smartphones extended services connection (6NF)
- Combox (6VC)
- Internet (614)
- Apps (6NR)

Question 2 : Has anybody ever subscribed a BMW ConnectDrive contract "aftermarket" ?

I'm wondering if I'll be able to do so because the 633 (Bluetooth with ConnectDrive) option was not available in the country I build / bought the car from.

VodkaOne.

Gran Turismo · 08-15-2011, 06:08 AM

Those satellite images are already on the hard drive with the professional NAV, however they only are visible from a specific map scale. If the car is configured to the metric system, they're available with 2km and higher. In the 25m to 1km range, you're stuck with the "regular" map display.

VodkaOne · 08-15-2011, 07:26 AM

Woah. Tank you for this clear explaination. :-)

I Hope someone will answer question 2 regarding the subscription of a BMW ConnectDrive contract with a foreign vehicule...

VodkaOne.

EdM5 · 08-15-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VodkaOne

I Hope someone will answer question 2 regarding the subscription of a BMW ConnectDrive contract with a foreign vehicule...

VodkaOne.

I'm not sure, but last time I checked that service was offered in the UK only.

Z4C_luvver · 08-15-2011, 04:10 PM

I have it and seen it in operation, and personally don't like it. Too messy.

sanf · 08-17-2011, 08:36 AM

only if they can have it down to 100ft

08-15-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
VodkaOne Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 530d xDrive F11 '12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Satellite (Google Earth ?) maps on navigation ? Hi, I just saw this photo reading the F10/F11 interior thread : The nav system shows some kind of satellite maps (Google Earth service ?) and not just 3D maps. Question 1 : Does anybody know if a subscription to BMW ConnectedDrive services (Online + Assist) is needed to have the GPS nav system show thoses sat maps ? Or would thoses options be enough for it : - Professional navigation system (609) - Bluetooth (644) - USB Connection (6FL) - BMW TeleServices (6AB) - Smartphones extended services connection (6NF) - Combox (6VC) - Internet (614) - Apps (6NR) Question 2 : Has anybody ever subscribed a BMW ConnectDrive contract "aftermarket" ? I'm wondering if I'll be able to do so because the 633 (Bluetooth with ConnectDrive) option was not available in the country I build / bought the car from. VodkaOne.
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Gran Turismo Alpina Addict 3 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Alpina B4 S Coupe AWD Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Those satellite images are already on the hard drive with the professional NAV, however they only are visible from a specific map scale. If the car is configured to the metric system, they're available with 2km and higher. In the 25m to 1km range, you're stuck with the "regular" map display. __________________ Current: 2018 Alpina B4 S Coupe AWD Retired: 2011 Alpina B5 Biturbo, 2007 BMW 650i SMG Coupe
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VodkaOne Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 530d xDrive F11 '12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Woah. Tank you for this clear explaination. :-) I Hope someone will answer question 2 regarding the subscription of a BMW ConnectDrive contract with a foreign vehicule... VodkaOne.
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Z4C_luvver First Lieutenant 66 Rep 322 Posts Drives: Phoenix Yellow Z4C Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	I have it and seen it in operation, and personally don't like it. Too messy.
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sanf Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 261 Posts Drives: F10 535XI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (1)	only if they can have it down to 100ft
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