The "My BMW Remote" app can be used exclusively by customers with an active BMW Assist contract. 2014 and later vehicles, except X6, also require that the vehicle is equipped with the Remote Services option (option code 6AP).• After you have downloaded the app, you will need your personal access information provided in your BMW Assist contract provided to you by your dealership, in order to setup the app. If you are unsure of your username or password, please call BMW Assist toll-free 1-888-333-6118. Please be advised, it is not currently possible for US customers to login using your My BMW or ConnectedDrive Portal credentials.
Remote functions include the following:• Remote Door Lock & Unlock: send a remote command to lock your vehicle or initiate a call to BMW Assist to unlock your vehicle.• Online search (powered by Google™): search for local businesses, restaurants, and more on the Android Device and transfer details to the vehicle navigation system.• Vehicle Finder*: display current vehicle position on a map in the Android Device. • Remote Sound Horn: send a remote command to sound the horn of your BMW to help locate the vehicle.• Remote Flash Headlights: remote control of configurable exterior light functions to help locate the vehicle.• Comfort Ventilation (NEW feature for My BMW Remote): Send a remote command to activate the ventilation immediately or schedule a time to activate the ventilation in the vehicle.
*Note: This feature only works if the vehicle is within 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) from the Android Device and the vehicle’s ignition is turned off.
The following vehicles will have Remote Door Lock & Unlock, Online Search, and Vehicle Finder available:• 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, or 6 Series produced March 2008 or later• X5 SAV or X6 SAC produced April 2008 or later• Z4 Roadster from Model Year 2009 or later • X1 SAV from Model Year 2013 or later
The following vehicles will have Remote Sound Horn and Remote Flash Headlights available, in addition to Remote Door Lock & Unlock, Google Local Search, and Vehicle Finder:• X3 SAV from Model Year 2011 or later• X5 SAV from Model Year 2014 or later• 2 Series from Model Year 2014 or later• 3 Series Sedan from Model Year 2012 or later• 3 Series Sports Wagon from Model Year 2014 or later• 3 Series Gran Turismo from Model Year 2014 or later• 4 Series from Model Year 2014 or later• 5 Series Gran Turismo from Model Year 2010 or later• 5 Series Sedan from Model Year 2011 or later• 6 Series from Model Year 2012 or later• 7 Series from Model Year 2009 or laterAdditionally, the following vehicles will have the ability to use Comfort Ventilation:• All Model Year 2014 and later vehicles except Z4 Roadster.
The "My BMW Remote" app is available free of charge to you as a BMW Assist customer. Usage is based on the general contractual and usage conditions for mobility services with BMW Assist.For further information about My BMW Remote, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.bmwusa.com/apps. Please visit www.bmwusa.com/connecteddrive for more information on the wide range of services offered by BMW ConnectedDrive.
