02-27-2020, 04:59 AM | #1 |
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I have a 06/19 M50d, I was expecting 'Drive recorder' to be available as I have the Premium package (parking assist pro, 360 cameras, and cockpit etc), BMW telling me it is not available. Any idea on how to code this or get this added. There is also a link to this website which contradicts BMW- -https://fleetworld.co.uk/bmw-software-update-to-add-built-in-dashcam/. Same as the last 50 foot driving memory, any clue how to enable this function? Also BMW tell me I have the latest maps, and they will be pushed remotely to me idriove. Not the case, I installed latest over USB yesterday, so it seems BMW are not well informed. |
02-27-2020, 07:38 AM | #2 |
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go to home screen and then go to apps. see if driver recorder is loaded there. if so add it to the one of the home pages.
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02-27-2020, 08:09 AM | #4 |
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contact dealer and explain the situation, request software update.
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03-04-2020, 05:27 AM | #5 |
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IIRC, drive recorder was a new feature added in 2020 models. Since yours is a 2019, it wouldn't have it. Others have asked if that can be coded in, and the answer was no, hardware was added in 2020
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03-04-2020, 03:37 PM | #7 |
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Drive Recorder acts kind of a dash cam system.
It uses the cameras on the vehicle to record the last 20-40 seconds before an incident or you can manually start a recording. It only does a total of 40 seconds of recording so it's usefulness may be limited compared to a dedicated dash cam. I wish they would update it to be able to record longer sessions. |
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03-04-2020, 04:27 PM | #8 | |
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That's my biggest complaint about this. 40 seconds? You can record a weeks worth of video on a $20 SD card. WTH? You should be able to access the camers on your phone and replay at least the last weeks worth of video for this thing to be worth it. I have an OWL CAMERA and love it.
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03-06-2020, 10:06 AM | #10 | |
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BTW, you have a 2020 X7. Did you check if the Driver Recorder App is available to you? I believe its a subscription based item (pay first then have it) even if your car has the hardware for it. |
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03-07-2020, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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The drive recorder is part of the "Parking Assistance Package". If you didn't get this package you didn't get the hardware required for the drive recorder.
If you did get this package then the drive recorder hardware is included and you will have two additional buttons on the left side of the stick shift console just above the start button. You'll see a "Parking Assist" button with a "P" on it and a "Drive Recorder button" with a little video camera icon on the button. Below is a link to the owner's manual that describes the functionality of the Drive Recorder. https://bao.bmwgroup.com/bao-rd/#/bm...L7151794.10782. If you ordered the "Driver Assistance Package" then the app and the service is free for pretty much the life of the car. Mine says it's good through June of 2039. The beauty of the system is you can start a recording just by pressing the button. There are customizable settings for when, how long, and what cameras are used when making the recording. I believe the maximum recording length is 20 seconds before you push the button and 20 seconds after you push the button. For example, I have mine set to record everything that happened 20 seconds "BEFORE" I pressed the button and 20 seconds "AFTER" I pressed the button. The beauty of this feature is that when those freaking "A" Hole gravel trucks that don't cover their load bounce along the freeway and through a nice sized rock into your windshield. As soon as you see the rock/chip just push the record button. It will record 20 seconds of video footage that took place "BEFORE" I pushed the button and 20 seconds "AFTER" I pushed the button. You can save the recording to and external flash drive/hard drive and give the video file to your insurance company to go after the trucking company or whom ever/what ever caused the damage to your vehicle. The key is remembering to push the button in those circumstances. Additionally, if your in an accident the Driver Recorder starts recording automatically! That can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Good if the accident wasn't your fault but bad if the accident was your fault. If the accident was your fault and you delete the recording you could be liable for trying to cover up/delete evidence in a court case. |
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Here are some recordings of my BlackVue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78baS2jjZko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYK_zdF54Vg
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It would be better if you didn't have to scroll through several menu items to get to a one-touch "record" tab on the vehicle. You might be able to save it to one of the 8 programmable memory buttons. But, you should be able to start your recording by pressing and holding down the camera button next to the gearshift. And to limit it all with only a 40-second recording??? It just doesn't make sense. Just like the internal 32GB music storage. I have a small thumb drive the size of my fingernail that has 256GB capacity. |
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03-12-2020, 08:58 AM | #15 | ||
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I have a home camera system. 6 cameras at $35 each. (Yes, $35 for each camera!) SD chip in the camera stores a months worth of video. $100 a year stores a weeks worth of all cameras in the cloud. The car should record a weeks worth of video with incidents time stamped. Uploaded to the cloud. Then you could easily go back and see whatever you're looking for. Did the valet hit something? Rock fly off a truck? Was my kid driving like a jerk? Not to mention how valuable this would be in court after an accident. But for around $100,000 you get .40 seconds 😂
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You do have to make sure you have the drive recorder configured to do "Manual" recording in the iDrive settings before the button recording will work. Last edited by mitch57; 03-12-2020 at 07:27 PM.. |
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Just make sure to activate 'Manual' AND 'Automatic' so it still records in an accident where you might not have the chance to press the button yourself.
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>>It is subscription in USA is for 10 years. Here are screenshots from account
Thank you for the update. Do you have a 2020 X7 or is it 2019? What we are facing is that this service is not available to US users who have 2019 models. |
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