BMW Hands Free Highway Assistant

[@VickiStokes]

I have the 2022 i4 which won't get 8.5. I will upgrade to the i5 in a couple of years. Really looking forward to the i5 video.

[@FedoraTech]

How did you get 8.5 on i4? I have an 2023 i4 and it comes with 8.0 and was told 8.5 is not available for the i4. I also have an a 2024 iX and it has 8.5.

[@idionisio]

@@FedoraTech I think the 2024s will have it. Or any i4 built after July 2023

[@rolfmaag8536]

Can I upgrade to Driving Assistent professional (on a used iX) I guess all the sensors are there so it should be just a software?

[@MasterJjt242]

I think there is no eye tracking camera in the cabin so it’s not possible. I could be wrong

[@danny_1]

No, it only appear during traffic when I’m in the highway. It never offer me assistant plus during regular driving when I on the highway. I wonder why,

[@BMWofFW]

So that’s traffic assistant, that can show up any highway below 40 mph… out of curiosity, in maps right hand side press Suggestions and see assist plus availability you might be on an unmapped road

[@EbNorth]

Looking forward to the i5 vids.

[@maxkonig559]

I was surprised that it was able to detect the lane markers that were not very visible. I noticed my Tacoma would not detect it when it's sunny. I wonder if it's using Google map in conjunction with the software to make it more reliable?

[@BMWofFW]

BMW doesn’t use google maps as its base in the iDrive 8.5.

[@jeff3941]

What is the actual criteria that makes the vehicle suddenly display the assist plus logo? I have an IX M60 and sometimes when I get on the freeway it takes a minute or two before the assist plus is available. Is there something I can press to engage it sooner or what is causing this? Clear sunny days on well marked interstate freeways in Southern California

[@Kendal1999]

Are these 8.5/9 Driving assistant Pro works well on snowy day?

[@BMWofFW]

Haven’t had the opportunity to test that yet, but if heavy rain has been an indicator I’d say possibly!

[@furiousgtz]

I need help getting ASSIST PLUS trigged on 2024 x7. The dealer is also lost.

[@pressley6431]

Is the iX getting the eye lane change as well?

[@BMWofFW]

Not that I’m aware of at this moment, it in theory CAN get it either a software update but there might be a hardware difference that I’m not aware of

[@pressley6431]

@@BMWofFW thank you, I have an IX 40 delivery in December that’s why I asked. Toronto Canada. I appreciate you

[@Danny-pf8uy]

I have 2023 Bmw x7. I only allow me to have hand free when it’s traffic on the highway. But never work on freeway, do you know why?

[@BMWofFW]

So do you see “Assist Plus Ready” under your standard driver assistant icons when on the highway?

[@yuewu1435]

I have same problem. No assist plus ready icon shows on the highway. IDK why. I have driving assistance professional package option for my 2024 X7. @@BMWofFW

[@D8099.]

Turns with eyes 😮 what if I’m just daydreaming😂 can we turn it off? Will it be on the X5?

[@BMWofFW]

Won’t’ have to worry about that… it only initiates eye activated lane change in certain predetermined circumstances… so random checking your blind spots won’t trigger a lane change.

[@HRL-yp1qx]

Can it do highway changes (inter highway)?

[@BMWofFW]

@@HRL-yp1qx some, most off ramps/transition ramps it has you take over

[@prostokrasavchik8837]

What's the real use case of this assist plus? I see no game changer at all.

[@BMWofFW]

@@prostokrasavchik8837 just allows a bit more freedom, the newest version also has eye activated lane change making it easier for some of our disabled users to have an easier drive experience.

[@janisjostmanis6074]

You should talk a little slower. And be more confident, slow down, chill. Nobody is judgjing you. We are here for you ;D

[@Kendal1999]

+ He can make as many cut as he need, all we want as a viewer is a clear and comprehensive review/demonstration

[@jasonleon1976]

Your comment is quite ironic 😂

[@jeffreytowers7222]

Horrible instruction video