Finally! BMW Office (iDrive Email & Text Message) Integration with iPhone on iOS6 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

tlp · 06-21-2012, 04:49 AM

Good news for iPhone users. iOS6 is finally supporting iDrive Office integration via Bluetooth MAP(Message Access Profile). Bluetooth MAP is the protocol used to retrieve email messages through iDrive, which currently only works with Blackberry and a few other devices.

Couple shots of my wireless non USB connection using my iPhone 4S with iOS6 Beta 1. iOS6 Beta 1 is still a little buggy but this is a great start. I suspect the (Sender Unknown) header will be fixed with the next beta release.

I am also running the latest Connected Drive Bluetooth and USB update from BMW. BMW Update Link

Update 06/25/2012: iOS6 Beta 2 released today. The senders name now displays in the message header. SMS Messages are still flagged as Email and not text messages but are still readable and functional.

Update 09/19/2012: iOS6 GM was released today. Only SMS messages are currently working with the release. Email messages are currently not working.

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mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 05:00 AM

This is excellent news. Can't wait.

DDS2015 · 06-21-2012, 07:36 AM

Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDS2015

Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

No you wouldn't need Apps as the functionality is not under the Apps section of the iDrive.

mshab356 · 06-21-2012, 07:45 AM

I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office...

mlhj83 · 06-21-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshab356

I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office...

You should have Office in your main menu. Software update is most easily done via vehicle settings in iDrive.

Technic · 06-21-2012, 08:46 AM

BMW Office has been available since 09/10-on production with the Combox.

besiktas · 06-21-2012, 09:54 AM

So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update?

Technic · 06-21-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by besiktas

So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

BMW Office has been available since 09/10-on production with the Combox.

There's no Combox in your 2010 M3. Search for the Combox retrofit for details.

THE TECH · 06-21-2012, 11:08 AM

Very cool.

amirz1000 · 06-21-2012, 12:50 PM

Sweet! I've been waiting for this! Now just gotta wait till this fall when apple releases iOS6.

shoptb · 06-21-2012, 12:58 PM

This is AWESOME! I'm so glad to see this post.

arnsbrae · 06-21-2012, 01:12 PM

Yeah, nice one tip - that's really good to know!

m3 guy · 06-21-2012, 02:10 PM

Very excited about this. It is one of the cooler features on the tech side imo and it's nice to see it will finally work with my iphone.

shoptb · 06-21-2012, 02:58 PM

Does this work only through the bluetooth connection, or will it also work through the USB connection?

bringonthenite · 06-21-2012, 08:44 PM

Great work. Thanks for the pics and post.

CESIUM · 06-22-2012, 09:55 AM

I don't have office in my main menu... Will I after a software update? (Canada, no BMW apps)

whoever · 06-22-2012, 11:34 AM

I hope it's disabled while the car is moving.

Number · 06-22-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoptb

Does this work only through the bluetooth connection, or will it also work through the USB connection?

+1. Good question. I'd like to know as well.

tlp · 06-22-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoptb

Does this work only through the bluetooth connection, or will it also work through the USB connection?

The data exchange between the Phone and iDrive uses Bluetooth (MAP). You can use the USB connection for charging and other purposes but contacts, mail and texts is via Bluetooth

Quote:

Originally Posted by CESIUM

I don't have office in my main menu... Will I after a software update? (Canada, no BMW apps)

Are you paired to a bluetooth supported phone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever

I hope it's disabled while the car is moving.

I have had a chance to test this yet but I suspect that it is not disabled while driving. The Read Out Loud feature will help you keep your eyes on the road while managing messages.

rswbmw · 06-23-2012, 03:04 PM

Freakin awesome. I been so disappointed with the apps package using my iPhone. Useless until text and email are integrated.

chip2058 · 06-23-2012, 03:59 PM

Does Texting include contact photos? I feel like this is something that other phones do. Can the car really read it to you like in the commercial?

06-21-2012, 04:49 AM	#1
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	Finally! BMW Office (iDrive Email & Text Message) Integration with iPhone on iOS6 Good news for iPhone users. iOS6 is finally supporting iDrive Office integration via Bluetooth MAP(Message Access Profile). Bluetooth MAP is the protocol used to retrieve email messages through iDrive, which currently only works with Blackberry and a few other devices. Couple shots of my wireless non USB connection using my iPhone 4S with iOS6 Beta 1. iOS6 Beta 1 is still a little buggy but this is a great start. I suspect the (Sender Unknown) header will be fixed with the next beta release. I am also running the latest Connected Drive Bluetooth and USB update from BMW. BMW Update Link Update 06/25/2012: iOS6 Beta 2 released today. The senders name now displays in the message header. SMS Messages are still flagged as Email and not text messages but are still readable and functional. Update 09/19/2012: iOS6 GM was released today. Only SMS messages are currently working with the release. Email messages are currently not working. Last edited by tlp; 09-19-2012 at 08:36 PM.
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06-21-2012, 07:45 AM	#5
mshab356 Go ///M or go home Drives: a ///Monster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 735 iTrader: (2)	I have a 2011 M3. Would I just need iOS6 and the updated iDrive software to run this? I'm not quite sure if I have iDrive Office... __________________ 2011.5 SG E92 ///M3 6MT \| CF kidney grills \| IND SG painted side grills w/ tinted lenses \| Painted bumper reflectors \| TMS 90mm stud kit \| Rear fog light mod \| Active Autowerke exhaust \|

06-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,818 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	BMW Office has been available since 09/10-on production with the Combox. __________________ -2012 E92 M3 Jerez Black/Rust Brown, M-DCT: September ED -2008 E90 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo, 6MT: Gone -2007 MK5 GTI United Grey/Grey, DSG: Gone -2004 E46 M3 Carbon Black/Cinnamon, 6MT: Gone -2002 E46 330i Orient Blue/Natural Brown, 5MT: Gone

06-21-2012, 09:54 AM	#8
besiktas Ultimate Driver for the Ultimate Driving Machine Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 929 iTrader: (0)	So if i have a 2010 M3 with october 2009 build, it wont have it i guess? can it be added by a simple software update? __________________ BMW M3 E92 - Silverstone II

06-21-2012, 11:08 AM	#10
THE TECH Lieutenant General Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,932 iTrader: (39)	Very cool. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

06-21-2012, 05:00 AM	#2
mlhj83 Scythe-Meister Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 891 iTrader: (0)	This is excellent news. Can't wait.

06-21-2012, 07:36 AM	#3
DDS2015 Major Drives: 2011 E90 LCI 328i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg/Minneapolis Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 328 xd ... [0.00]	Do you have BMW Apps? Or is this something we would see regardless of that (as long as you have the most up to date combox version).

06-21-2012, 12:50 PM	#11
amirz1000 Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	Sweet! I've been waiting for this! Now just gotta wait till this fall when apple releases iOS6.

06-21-2012, 12:58 PM	#12
shoptb Captain Drives: 13 328i MSport EBII 8A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 iTrader: (0)	This is AWESOME! I'm so glad to see this post. __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Delivered! '13 F30 328i, 8SA, Estoril Blue II w/ Black Lthr. ZMM, ZPP, ZTP, ZLP, ZDA, ZCW, ZDH

06-21-2012, 01:12 PM	#13
arnsbrae Lieutenant Drives: BMW 520d Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 491 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, nice one tip - that's really good to know! __________________ August 2012 F10 520d SE sport automatic, Jet Black, Oyster\Black Leather, light ash wood trim, Professional media/ navigation, mobile apps, Internet, DAB radio.

06-21-2012, 02:10 PM	#14
m3 guy Captain Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 765 iTrader: (2)	Very excited about this. It is one of the cooler features on the tech side imo and it's nice to see it will finally work with my iphone. __________________ 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD 2013 F30 335 Estoril Blue-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone Journal

06-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#15
shoptb Captain Drives: 13 328i MSport EBII 8A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 iTrader: (0)	Does this work only through the bluetooth connection, or will it also work through the USB connection? __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Delivered! '13 F30 328i, 8SA, Estoril Blue II w/ Black Lthr. ZMM, ZPP, ZTP, ZLP, ZDA, ZCW, ZDH

06-21-2012, 08:44 PM	#16
bringonthenite Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i XDrive M sport soon Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	Great work. Thanks for the pics and post.

06-22-2012, 09:55 AM	#17
CESIUM Private Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Luxury Line Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	I don't have office in my main menu... Will I after a software update? (Canada, no BMW apps)

06-22-2012, 11:34 AM	#18
whoever Private Drives: 2010 528 xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I hope it's disabled while the car is moving.

06-23-2012, 03:04 PM	#21
rswbmw Private Drives: 2012 328i SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 64 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i Sport [5.00]	Freakin awesome. I been so disappointed with the apps package using my iPhone. Useless until text and email are integrated. __________________ RSW

06-23-2012, 03:59 PM	#22
chip2058 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Sportline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 215 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i Sport ... [0.00]	Does Texting include contact photos? I feel like this is something that other phones do. Can the car really read it to you like in the commercial?

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