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BMW new "My BMW" app

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BMW new "My BMW" app

Post by PaperSniper » Sat May 29, 2021 2:04 pm

I have used the 'old' BMW Connected app on my android phone with our last few BMW cars. Overall it has worked fine for me. I use it to remote start my Z4 mainly, but also to check that the doors are locked when I can't remember, tire pressure, etc.

I got an email from BMW a week ago saying the Connected app was being retired, and it urged me to download the new My BMW app. I went to Google Playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... obile20.na to read reviews on that app, and found awful reviews! Has anyone here used that new app? I will not be downloading that app until the previous Connected app quits working.

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Post by BeeEmm » Sat May 29, 2021 4:24 pm

The 'new' app is fine. I have never had any problem. Use it and if you find it is not what you want, delete it.
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Post by earthdweller » Sat May 29, 2021 4:57 pm

Yes the new one is “fine” and on a daily basis is probable easier to use but seems to have lost functionality

It no longer tells me my car needs a service but provides me a priced menu where I can book a service online

It also no longer shows me what “services” I have nor allow me to renew or cancel them or plan routes

Yet it does allow me to have more than one vehicle and switch between them

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Post by Ian J » Sun May 30, 2021 6:50 am

PaperSniper wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 2:04 pm
I got an email from BMW a week ago saying the Connected app was being retired, and it urged me to download the new My BMW app. I went to Google Playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... obile20.na to read reviews on that app, and found awful reviews!
If I remember rightly the reviews on the BMW Connected app were awful too. I could never get it to work properly for me

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Post by raven » Sun May 30, 2021 8:50 am

I switch between both apps, i like the old one better, but all the functionality is available in the new app i think.

I dont like the new map thing, i used it a lot on the old app, it used to have a smalll overlay with your favorite adresses, now its hidden behind an extra button.

I also dont like how tiny they made the buttons and how they put the "horn" next to the "remote-ventilation" function.
Guaranteed phonedrop if you press the wrong button by accident :rofl:
earthdweller wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 4:57 pm It no longer tells me my car needs a service but provides me a priced menu where I can book a service online
the service thing has been moved to the upper left corner of the screen above the welcome message there is a small button check status or something like that, if you click that and go to the tab services then you get the messages.

I think some weird descisions were made compared to the previous app designwise, but it fits the theme they are going with on the new cars also I guess :)
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Post by PaperSniper » Sun May 30, 2021 1:03 pm

Thanks. I value everyone's input, which indicates the app is working well enough, at least for we well above average people who are smart enough to own a Z4! <g>. As I said in my original posting, my primary use of the Connected app was to remotely start my car, hopefully that will work. I recall that option may not be available outside the USA? If that works, and I can remotely lock the doors I will be satisfied. I don't need much more from the app.

I'll download the app and give it a try. If you don't hear from me, it means all is well........

Thanks again!
Doug
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