BMW Remote App

Jocky Wilson · 03-18-2014, 11:49 AM

Hi all,

I've successfully got a BMW Connected Drive account set up and can now use the BMW Remote app to send map destinations to my car Sat Nav.

However, according to the BMW website, this app should also give me the ability to do other stuff such as check the status of whether my car is locked, and even lock and unlock my car from my phone. My app doesn't seem to have that functionality at all.

Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks,
Jocky

Balster · 03-18-2014, 11:54 AM

I had the same problem, I uninstalled the app on my iphone and reinstalled it.
Worked.

Limited functionality though, unlock/lock, flash lights, turn on the cold air.

Jocky Wilson · 03-18-2014, 12:09 PM

Thanks Balster. I've just tried that and unfortunately it hasn't fixed it for me

YYB129 · 03-18-2014, 12:25 PM

Took 24hrs from when I had the nod to having some functionality as Balster lists; and the where have I left it element. Also let's you search online using google through the app and push that to the car for nav; I prefer the concierge service though!

Jocky Wilson · 03-18-2014, 12:36 PM

Thanks guys,

As it turns out I had omitted to log on the the web portal and active the remote locking service on my account. Once I'd done that I did then need to delete and re-install the BMW remote app.

All working now though!

Balster · 03-18-2014, 01:08 PM

Well done - Its not the most intuitive of instructions!! I remember that the link was buried deep in the portal.
I installed the app before activation and like you discovered, the app has to be reinstalled(which is what I had to do).

MickyD'bo · 03-18-2014, 01:34 PM

Takes ages to activate any function on mine. If I was in a car park and lost my car (doh, like I'd do that) and had to use the 'flash lights' function, I'd look like a right tool stood waiting for it to flash.

I would just open the boot from the key fob instead, then leg it to the car toot-sweet in case any scrote nicked something out of the boot.

Bloody technology.

poolie · 03-18-2014, 01:41 PM

Does this work on business or is it just professional?

03-18-2014, 11:49 AM	#1
Jocky Wilson dArtist 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Touring Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	BMW Remote App - Newbie Question Hi all, I've successfully got a BMW Connected Drive account set up and can now use the BMW Remote app to send map destinations to my car Sat Nav. However, according to the BMW website, this app should also give me the ability to do other stuff such as check the status of whether my car is locked, and even lock and unlock my car from my phone. My app doesn't seem to have that functionality at all. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks, Jocky __________________ BMW Touring 520D SE Auto - Imp Blue, Venetian Beige, Pro SatNav, Panoramic Sunroof, Heads Up Display, Active Cruise Control, Comfort Access, Extended Bluetooth
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Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem, I uninstalled the app on my iphone and reinstalled it. Worked. Limited functionality though, unlock/lock, flash lights, turn on the cold air. __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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03-18-2014, 12:09 PM	#3
Jocky Wilson dArtist 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Touring Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks Balster. I've just tried that and unfortunately it hasn't fixed it for me __________________ BMW Touring 520D SE Auto - Imp Blue, Venetian Beige, Pro SatNav, Panoramic Sunroof, Heads Up Display, Active Cruise Control, Comfort Access, Extended Bluetooth
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03-18-2014, 12:25 PM	#4
YYB129 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 520D SE LCI (2013) Auto ProNav Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Took 24hrs from when I had the nod to having some functionality as Balster lists; and the where have I left it element. Also let's you search online using google through the app and push that to the car for nav; I prefer the concierge service though! __________________ 520D LCI SE Auto - Cashmere Silver 63 plate 2nd Sept ~~1956/80 Land Rover Series 1&3; 1963 Lotus Seven; 1988 Yugo 45A Convertible; 1992 VW Scirocco Scala; 1996 Mercedes E320 Sportline Cabriolet; 2011 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 ~~
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03-18-2014, 12:36 PM	#5
Jocky Wilson dArtist 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Touring Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, As it turns out I had omitted to log on the the web portal and active the remote locking service on my account. Once I'd done that I did then need to delete and re-install the BMW remote app. All working now though! __________________ BMW Touring 520D SE Auto - Imp Blue, Venetian Beige, Pro SatNav, Panoramic Sunroof, Heads Up Display, Active Cruise Control, Comfort Access, Extended Bluetooth
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03-18-2014, 01:08 PM	#6
Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	Well done - Its not the most intuitive of instructions!! I remember that the link was buried deep in the portal. I installed the app before activation and like you discovered, the app has to be reinstalled(which is what I had to do). __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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03-18-2014, 01:34 PM	#7
MickyD'bo Major 566 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2016 F31 335d xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Geordie In Yorkshire! iTrader: (0)	Takes ages to activate any function on mine. If I was in a car park and lost my car (doh, like I'd do that) and had to use the 'flash lights' function, I'd look like a right tool stood waiting for it to flash. I would just open the boot from the key fob instead, then leg it to the car toot-sweet in case any scrote nicked something out of the boot. Bloody technology.
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03-18-2014, 01:41 PM	#8
poolie Private First Class 18 Rep 101 Posts Drives: bmw 520d f10 m sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hartlepool iTrader: (0)	Does this work on business or is it just professional?
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