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.
Doug
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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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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
Pages that seem to be missing .. unless I’m
Just not looking in the right place
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
Pages that seem to be missing .. unless I’m
Just not looking in the right place
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If I remember rightly the reviews on the BMW Connected app were awful too. I could never get it to work properly for mePaperSniper 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!
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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
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
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
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.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
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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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
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
2020 BMW Z4 M40i
Misano Blue, Premium, Leather
Need more curves in west Tennessee!
Misano Blue, Premium, Leather
Need more curves in west Tennessee!