10 BMW Features I USE, That YOU MAY NOT!

[@stevenbenton2061]

Best BMW “how-to”videos I have found. During the 5-month build time required for my Individual M440ix, I watched many. Many! You describe functions, applications, and the benefits of each new “thing” carefully, and at a pace easily followed. Others KZbinrs’ videos are paced for those who already are fluent in BMW. By the way, I just started my car from my Apple Watch - gonna surprise and amaze my friends.

[@robingeorgetowntx]

This is the Best for BMW info

[@BeamerView]

Thanks for mentioning that!! Made my day! =) Many more videos coming, I've been doing this for about 4 years but could honestly see myself doing it for the rest of my life. Always something new to learn and share with the world, thanks for taking the time to watch the videos!

[@BeamerView]

Thank you!!

[@sayed_r]

Thank you for creating this video. Very helpful

[@BeamerView]

Anytime!! Thanks for watching

[@veveyohanna4709]

Thanks for this video. I drive BMW x1 but ever time I get in the car I have to pair it with my phone bluetooth and apple car play… is that a way that it can stay connected?

[@BeamerView]

It should connect automatically, if it's not, make sure both the car and phone are up to date with the latest software.

[@lorijesberger5239]

great video. question for you. i have an x5 and cant figure out how to change the heat/cooling from windshield to mid level to foot level. i have looked everywhere. please advise. thx

[@BeamerView]

Go into climate controls settings, you have to disable the AUTO mode in order to see the option to take manual control of the airflow, check out the climate control settings video on my page.

[@Lil_IraqiBoy]

I have 22 330E n I always use auto H it helps a lot through traffic too

[@BeamerView]

Agreed many should be using it more often! Very useful, thanks for watching.

[@Lil_IraqiBoy]

@@BeamerView absolutely friend, I turned on before I take off first thing I do always

[@tsiblo1]

Great "how-to" videos-the best I have found, and I have disregarded the rest. You covered almost all of my questions over the last few months since I received my M440i convertible. My latest question for you is: How did you get the setup on the right-hand screen? I can't seem to get it the same way. I love the content in my sights instead of scrolling for it. Can I customize it with different apps?

[@BeamerView]

Glad to be of help to you!! Congrats on the M440i CV I came close to getting that one! The setup on the right side of my screen is only specific to M Competition Vehicles, so there would not be a way to get it for a m440i. For the m440i you can customize it a little bit, just try clicking and holding on the widget you wish to move around and that should do the trick.

[@tsiblo1]

Thanks for the fast reply and info…too bad this feature doesn’t get optioned across the board…

[@evans3615]

Hey Beamer view good hidden features! My question to you will be how do I close the vents in my 2023 330i M so I don’t smell all the NJ sewage blowing thru my vents when I wanna prevent outside smell from getting into my car

[@BeamerView]

Inside the climate control menu you should see settings there located, there you should be able to find air recirculation and switch it to just flow from within the vehicle.

[@RambearTulsa]

Always love your videos! But . . . if I get an Apple Watch, does it have to be hot pink?

[@BeamerView]

Can be any color, a nice bright red is a plus though =)

[@pamelasmith419]

thank you for the tips. I ask the car to do these because I didn't know how. now at least I know where to find these,

[@BeamerView]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@raulshah]

Dude I love your vids. Question - could you make a video talking about how the bmw finds parking near your destination. Sometimes when I navigate somewhere, right before I get there a pop up comes up saying show me parking but idk how it all works (if it’s a garage or street) and how does it know if there’s a free space

[@BeamerView]

Gotta try this one out! I haven't used the BMW GPS much but let me see if I can do it with mine when I use it the next time.

[@RandyStrome]

Do you have a link for the older BMW’s? We just purchased our first BMW 2015, X5 I drive.

[@Diane-b1b]

Took possession of my 2025 X6 a few months ago. Found your channel and excellent videos. Do you have one that discusses the "notify" button within XM radio that allows you to be alerted when a particular song or artist is played? My notify button used to work, now it doesn't. Can't figure it out even after talking with a genius, googling and reviewing the entertainment manual. Hope you can direct me. Thanks - and keep up the great videos!

[@curiously1510]

Thanks for the tip about the Comfort Access options to control the auto locking, as it is annoying if both are turned on. The only minor downside to your suggestion is that for newer models of the X5 at least, there is no longer touch sensitive rear door handles for unlocking purposes. Not a big deal, but disappointing cost cutting by BMW for a vehicle at this price point.

[@BeamerView]

@@curiously1510 Yes agreed. I’ve found the best way to get around this is to set the unlock function to all doors instead of just the driver side door.

[@robingeorgetowntx]

Thanks👍You always have useful information.

[@BeamerView]

Always welcome

[@v.a.2192]

Love your videos. Do you know of any iphone mount that would attach to this new style 4 series vent? I have always used vent mounts to keep my phone cool when charging in the summer. But cant find any mounts that attaches to this shape of vent. Would really appreciate suggestions

[@BeamerView]

I'm having a hard time trying to solve this too for mine haha. The best i've came by is the magnetic mounts that can be mounted anywhere in the car by the 3m adhesive tape in the back.

[@v.a.2192]

@ Thanks for responding. Wouldn’t that leave adhesive glue residue when removed?

[@11Hammers]

How do you get your screen in that format? Tire pressure / weather / phone. I do have 8.5

[@BeamerView]

This is 8.5 but the difference would be because its a M competition vehicle, they have a different style.

[@BrickKindFantana]

I'd like to know this as well

[@BrickKindFantana]

@@BeamerView thanks!

[@_tonsky_]

I do have 2024 x7 M. How can I make my screen like your?

[@rahul--12]

Hi -- how would I get the Signal app from my iPhone to Carplay and on my car? When I'm on my iPhone and in the Carplay, I don't see all the apps available. Also it doesn't let me do anything with some of the apps that it already lists there (Signal is not even listed there). Thanks. Your videos are very informative.

[@BeamerView]

Not all the apps will be compatible to carplay. If you have it on your phone and are not seeing it, you may need to update the app via the app store, or it may just not be compatible yet. One thing you could check for is in your phone, go into SETTINGS > GENERAL > CARPLAY > CLICK ON YOUR BMW > CUSTOMIZE > here you'll see a list of all the apps, try checking to see if signal is there, if not, then it's not compatible.

[@h1raiders]

Question for the community. I'm thinking about buying my first BMW at a dealership. Its an X5 s40i 2022 with 27k miles. One owner lease with clean Carfax report. It still has the original warranty and it's certified. It also has brand new tires/brakes, well maintained. Its the premium package with the leather seats, the manual curtains, self parking/heads up display, the upgraded sound system. They are asking $44k, what are the opinions on this price?

[@BeamerView]

Seems pretty good to me, I would buy. Just note that the sdrive is rear wheel drive I believe. Other than that things look good.

[@h1raiders]

@@BeamerViewthanks for the response. Yeah I understand it’s rear wheel and it’s making me hesitant but the price and low miles and upgrades plus under warranty is winning me over.

[@pat750]

How did you set your home screen to show tire monitor, weather and phone?

[@BeamerView]

M vehicle OS System, their layout is different.

[@ozziesmom9186]

Love love love Auto H !!!

[@BeamerView]

Same!!

[@FedNadal]

Great demo. How do set value individual to see how many miles you done every month?

[@BeamerView]

There isn't a way to set it to every month, I have it set to individual, which just means that I have control on when I want to reset it. So I just reset it every first of the month to keep track.

[@cliffwaldron5423]

Thank you for this video Sir

[@BeamerView]

Most welcome

[@moonjo]

How did you add Waze to your shorcuts? Everything I read says it can't be done because it's part of Carplay and yet you did it.

[@BeamerView]

You would have to have the new idrive system such as idrive 8, 8.5 or 9. It doesn't work for iDrive 7 vehicles. I'd have my phone connected to Carplay and then when you go into the settings menu that show all the BMW Apps along with the carplay apps, you should see waze there too. Then click and hold Waze and that should ask you if you want to add to shortcut.

[@moonjo]

@@BeamerView Ah! Forgot that Carplay apps show in the BMW menu and not just in Carplay. Thanks for replying. I have iDrive 8.5. Getting a lot of great tips from watching your videos. Appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

[@mtntm5628]

Great tips, thanks!

[@BeamerView]

Glad it was helpful!

[@siroosafshar]

I have a 2025 X5. I want to deactivate auto unlock when I get close to the car, but could not find the option as you described in the video. I’d appreciate if you can help.

[@BeamerView]

Sure go into the settings and search for COMFORT ACCESS. You should see it on the right and it should have the option to unlock when approaching the vehicle.

[@cimor1]

How do you have the widget display like you have on your screen?

[@BeamerView]

My vehicle is a M Competition vehicle which comes with a different setup compared to other BMWs.

[@lashaa5]

Hey does 2020 x3 have remote start? And does the tailgate open with the foot sweep? Thanks

[@BeamerView]

2020 x3 will not have remote start, that was introduced in late 2022. It most likely should have it. It would be best to confirm it first because during that model year BMW did have a shortage for the kick sensor feature so there were some models that did not have it. But most should.

[@lilpea1488]

Hey.. I can’t find the link to the key fob cover. I tapped on accessories.. don’t see it.

[@BeamerView]

should be here - www.shopbeamerview.com

[@howardthompson670]

V useful thanks.

[@BeamerView]

Glad you think so!

[@alicialuster1554]

Can you do one on setting up Apple car play everyone I try it tells me Bluetooth not available yes I have updated my iPhone

[@BeamerView]

There should be a video on the channel, try searching for apple carplay fix, I have one u that should do the trick!

[@NighilK-mj3tx]

Hey man update. I tried the idrive reboot. I didn't work out. I talked to one of the people after I serviced the car. They said it will be fine after the remote software upgrade. Do you think I'll eventually get upgraded to 8.5 in the remote software upgrade?

[@BeamerView]

RSU's do usually fix the bugs and issues a lot of the times. Another thing I've discovered was to check your wifi settings, there maybe a BMW connection inside there that you should also forget and if you go into your iPhone settings, check the CARPLAY settings and forget the device there as well. Then restart the phone see if that does the trick.

[@nighilkamalanathan9246]

How do I check the WiFi settings? Do I search WiFi on the idrive search then forget any device on there? I'm a bit confused.

[@Rissybear]

Which idrive do you have? Unfortunately I just upgraded to IOS 18 and it does not work with idrive 8 😡 I even reset my phone to before I updated the phone. Thanks for all the videos been very helpful ❤ On my 4th BMW first car 2024 M440i 🩶 in love 😻

[@digitalprty]

Works fine for me. IOS 18 and iDrive 8.0.

[@Rissybear]

@@digitalprty what IPhone? I am a 12 pro max

[@digitalprty]

@@Rissybear 15 pro. I’ll have the 16 pro tomorrow.

[@Rissybear]

@@digitalprty maybe I need to upgrade lol.. got it working but not like it was before lol 😆

[@BeamerView]

Glad you got it working, many times when the software is brand new, it's pretty normal for it to come with a few glitches and issues. Usually phone makers will release updates following a big one for minor bug fixes and such. Sometimes refreshing the BMW idrive helps. (Hold down vol button for 30 secs with engine running) I have idrive 8.5 to answer the question, thanks for watching! Love the M440i!!

[@valrozanoff]

nice video. Ive a problem. Do you know how to add Apple Watch as a new devise to your 2025 bmw? I've a bmw digital key on my watch, but can't add it as a new devise. Please help. Bmw dealers have no clue how to do it.TIA

[@BeamerView]

I think it's some glitch, bc mine doesn't work with the watch ether and I have the regular digital key. I know it works fine for the vehicles that have ultra wide band, but only the new higher end BMWs have that.

[@valrozanoff]

@@BeamerView would x7 2025 be considered as a new high end btw?)

[@JCVHR-rv1sk]

Thanks!

[@BeamerView]

Thank you for the super thanks!!

[@NighilK-mj3tx]

Hey man, thanks for posting this video. I have a question I have an iDrive 8 system (not 8.5/9) and I have noticed that my tachometer and speedometer is a bit laggy when the gears shift. I have a loaner currently (it's a 2024 x1), and it has smoother tachometer animations and is less laggy and works super fast, it is smoother and not even laggy compared to my iDrive 8, it has 8.5 I think, is it because of the 8.5 system, is that why the animation on the gauge cluster is smoother. If I am able to have the tachometer and speedometer (on the gauge cluster) work fast like in the iDrive 8.5, what am i supposed to do? Thanks for your help.

[@BeamerView]

Try the idrive reboot, which is holding down the vol button for 30 secs, with the engine on. If that doesn't do the trick then it's a glitch that service would have to look into.

[@Bob-um1dq]

Need the all weather floor mats for my 2025 m4 competition. Any suggestions?

[@BeamerView]

Didn't see them in the Amazon store. I would buy from the parts department at your local dealer. Keep in mind they don't make it for the rears, just the front on the M4s.

[@chrisconnone7680]

Maybe try Weather Tech. 😊

[@H4b0s]

question every time I turn on my car it automatically starts the air-condition can I disable this?

[@BeamerView]

You may have to disable it before getting into the vehicle. It should just default to what you had set it to last unless you use the remote engine start feature.

[@robingeorgetowntx]

The “My BMW” app can also give you gas, trip, etc, info. Have you done a video on the “My BMW” app? What it can do.

[@BeamerView]

Yes I did one a couple months ago, getting a ton of views! Check it out.

[@alexm1126]

does your car have idrive 8 or 8.5? because my 2024 3 series has idrive 8, latest version 07/24 but the shortcuts menu looks like the old one when id8 launched but i have the new bmw font in the instruments

[@BeamerView]

I have 8.5 and I also have the M competition version which is different from the rest. For the 3 series it's not going to have the menu items at the bottom like it does for 8.5. 3 series and 4 series are currently limited to idrive 8 only.

[@alexm1126]

@@BeamerView thanks! is there any way to see what MGU unit i have without OBD? I don't have access to those tools.

[@tatoweb]

Do you feel anything when activating ventilated seats?. On 2024 X7 it does absolutely nothing but noise

[@BeamerView]

Little to no feel at all to be honest. If anything just prevents the back sweating.

[@richarda3764]

Its barely useful. My 10 year old Jeep had cooled seats and they felt wonderful in the hot Texas summers and cooled the leather quickly. BMW's vented seats just barely keep my back from sweating, but definitely don't feel cool. It's just like their rear warning radar. It activates, but only when you're pretty much already going to hit someone. Again, my old Jeep would tell me a car was crossing from behind before I could even see it. The BMW is a great car, but has some serious f-ups in design as well.

[@tatoweb]

@@richarda3764 the vented seats are one of many things I hate about this car. Also, tons of useless features. These luxury SUVs are mostly for snobbery. I heavily and deeply regret dumping $100,000 on it.

[@richarda3764]

@@tatowebI agree on the useless features. The hand gestures stuck me as really pointless, but I'm sure some people like it. I personally didn't buy it out of snobbery, but out of styling and speed/handling which I think are very good. I also didn't buy brand new as the price drops significantly after just a year.

[@robertshields6214]

I have a 2024 M8 GC and I have old key fob. Strange that a new vehicle came with the old style fob, not that I'm complaining. It's just weird.

[@BeamerView]

Yes, one of the biggest reasons I opted out for the M8 was because of the older OS system. It's still super fast but I prefer the newer tech hence why I went with this model. Love the m8 but it will be one of the last ones they will be making before the discontinue it, hence why they havent made any updates to it.

[@muslenutz]

You can simply use an automation in the iPhone to start Waze every time CarPlay connects. Nothing to touch or say, all automatic.

[@BeamerView]

Yup! That's what I do on my phone, very useful!!

[@carlanoah9780]

❤ your red interior

[@BeamerView]

It's so good in person, thank you!

[@ddelwood]

Hey - what about the "Record all cameras" button (hold the P button for 5 sec)!! This is something all the Tesla owners crow about - but we have it too!!

[@BeamerView]

Yup! I've mentioned it in one of my previous videos. Love the feature, hopefully never have to use it but it's a great trick to know about.

[@ddelwood]

@@BeamerView Do you know how to get the video transferred to a flash drive?

[@BeamerView]

@@ddelwood there is a export button as soon as you go into the drive recorder menu

[@hgreen70]

Is there a android smart watch app for bmw?

[@BeamerView]

Just read into this, as of now it's only available to the apple smart watch =/

[@Calantzis]

What about android wear watches? Same as Apple?

[@BeamerView]

Doesn't work for android watches yet unfortunately.

[@donsloan2075]

Fun video - thanks!

[@BeamerView]

Thanks for watching!

[@DriftKido]

If I unlock my car from the app, the profile always goes to guest. Is yours like that too?

[@BeamerView]

Try going into the BMW ID settings and adding the phone as a digital key, if not, try removing the key and re adding it once your profile is logged in.

[@DriftKido]

@@BeamerView haven't tried to reconnect my device but my device has been linked already to my bmw profile.

[@dichibeth9780]

Can you change the voice of the personal assistant?

[@BeamerView]

Not yet, they will be able to in the future however but this could take 1-2 years.

[@lovetoride9646]

You come home and go sit in your car?! Let's no exaggerate, friend😉

[@BeamerView]

😅

[@lovetoride9646]

@@BeamerViewTruth be told, the car has so many systems to discover that one actually does have to spend time sitting in the car while not driving in order to work one’s way through the possibilities. I value you doing so much of the discovery work and sharing it with your viewers. Having a M4 to sit in also makes things a bit more enjoyable.

[@setleiros]

What about helping Android users?

[@BeamerView]

Many of the same tricks apply.

[@iarchitmishra]

They don’t own BMWs 🙂🤣🤣

[@it.is.another]

I am def not using it, I have a honda civic 1989

[@kingsboy1828]

You will... if you believe....

[@robingeorgetowntx]

Upgrade 😎 bro

[@it.is.another]

@@robingeorgetowntx bro am bro……..broke hahaha

[@robingeorgetowntx]

@@it.is.another 😬

[@BeamerView]

I have a civic as my daily!! Haha, trust me I've started from a accord and worked my way up to it. Anything is possible, and all the info needed to get better is all out there online, and on youtube. Like the person below me said, believe you can do it and manifest it =)

[@audized]

To correct parts of this video, As a BMW Corp employee, most BMW owners as of the last 2 years, are not users of apple car play but android auto users and its growing to most as apple phone sales are fading away to the lack of current tech etc Anyway... Also to note i drive 9 and going to 9.5 will be fully android based software

[@BeamerView]

Ooo good to know! Thanks for correcting

[@docholiday9562]

Yeah uh no. Just bought my 2025 X5 40i a few months ago. Apple iPhone 15 Plus and CarPlay user. If you shut it out going forward, then BMW is not paying attention.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

BMW owner with a iPhone. Where are you getting your statistics from?

[@audized]

@JohnGuidetti751 Data From our BMW connected drive services, which all current models have. It distinctly shows what phone model is attached to the vehicle and the acct. You will like I drive 9 and 9.5 as it will be all android based software and takes many cues from the current android phones.Its really slick!! ps..Parts of Samsung's version of advanced android ai will be in the mix within i drive :)

[@KingRalph33]

😂😂😂

[@DutchManticore]

The new BMW cars are terribly ugly. That interior looks terrible. Not just the colours but the whole design. I think I might never sell my 2021 G05 X5

[@BeamerView]

They are making some drastic changes, BMW are making changes to their design team, hopefully the designs take a turn for the better the next few years!

[@ernestogalvan143]

Dude watches his miles per month because he drives a lease. All his paycheck on his car so he spends a lot of time in it.

[@BeamerView]

Lol, which BMW do you have..