Munich. Since its introduction in July 2020, the My
BMW App is used as a universal interface for seamless communication
between the driver and the vehicle. At the same time, it provides
customers a direct connection via smartphone to the BMW retailer and
to the BMW brand. It can be used e.g. to plan travel routes and
transfer them to the vehicle’s navigation system, arrange service
appointments, request information on the vehicle status or find out
the latest news on the BMW brand. In addition, remote services such as
locking and unlocking the doors are also available, depending on the
vehicle equipment. The range of functions of the My BMW App will be
extended once again in November 2021 with various new offers. These
include Digital Tyre Diagnosis, which is unique in the competitive
environment and which provides the driver with comprehensive
information about the condition of the vehicle’s tyres.
New features of the My BMW App.
The range of functions of the updated My BMW App also includes the
following new features:
- The Tyre Pressure Indicator provides the user
with the tyre inflation pressures determined by the vehicle’s tyre
pressure monitoring system. As additional information, the user is
given the recommended values for each axle. The user can thus check
from the comfort of their own home whether the current tyre
inflation pressures of the vehicle are correct. -
Digital Tyre Diagnosis uses the completely newly
developed tyre inflation pressure loss detection system for the
first time in this form. Due to a cloud-based algorithm, any tyre
inflation pressure losses can now be detected much earlier than by
the vehicle’s tyre pressure monitoring system. This is enabled by a
diagnostic function implemented with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
the BMW back end. Any loss of pressure is indicated to the driver by
the My BMW App along with recommended action. Statistical
information and AI methods can also be used to make predictions
about the wear of the vehicle tyres, so that a forecast can be made
about the remaining service life of the tyres until the recommended
minimum tread depth is reached.
Because this information is almost available in real time in the BMW
back end, if the customer agrees, proactive help can be provided
quickly as required, for example with a suitable replacement. Digital
Tyre Diagnosis informs the customer independently on request, e.g. in
the event of any technical necessity. This contact is established in a
market-specific manner via the vehicle with a Teleservice message and
by e-mail as well as via My BMW App. Digital Tyre Diagnosis is only
available at BMW. It is at first available for the BMW iX and BMW i4
models. An expansion to a wide range of models will follow. The
roll-out will take place step-by-step. The function will already be
available from 11 November in Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway, the
USA and Canada.
- With the BMW Digital Key Plus the user has the
option of unlocking, starting and also locking the vehicle again
without having to take their smartphone out of their pocket.
Ultra-wideband technology (UWB) is used for this purpose, which is
characterised by precise localisation with maximum possible
security. The BMW Digital Key Plus is provided for the Apple iPhone
and can be passed on to five other users. This function will be
introduced with the new BMW iX and rolled out in future models of
the BMW brand. - The Remote Theft Recorder informs the customer by
push notification if the vehicle’s alarm system is activated. If an
alarm is triggered, the vehicle cameras record images of the entire
environment and the vehicle interior. The customer can download and
view the image material in the My BMW App. This is for deterring
potential thieves. However, if the vehicle is still stolen or
damaged, video (exterior camera) or photo (interieur camera)
evidence are available. To use this function, the vehicle must be
equipped with the optional anti-theft alarm equipment, Parking
Assistant Plus and Interieur Camera. - The new Calendar Locations function enables
customers to synchronise their calendar, including the list of
planned journeys, with the My BMW App. Places linked to calendar
entries can thus be displayed directly in the app and do not have to
be searched for separately. These locations can also be transferred
directly to the vehicle’s navigation system. Only calendar entries
of the next 72 hours are synchronised.
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Demo Mode also enables the use of the vehicle
functions of the My BMW App without your own BMW vehicle. The user
can choose between various BMW demo models and get an impression of
the various functions of the app, e.g. for electromobility.
The updated My BMW App is available for both iOS and Android
operating systems and can be downloaded free of charge by the user via
Apple App Store or Google Play Store.