iDrive nav.. can it get traffic updates via cellphone?

b__josh · 08-14-2005, 01:42 PM

hey guys. i'm new to the forum... havent gotten my e90 yet. waiting till september to see what "software" updates are going to happen before i order my e90. pretty much.. i'm in no rush yet to get the e90.

i have a few questions about iDrive Nav, couldn't find any thing on the search function.

i understand that the iDrive will work with a bluetooth enable cellphone.. that i understand.. but i am wondering if i am able to somehow get updated traffic conditions using my phone's internet capabilities?

It would be similar to the TOM TOM Go portable GPS sytem.. it is able to downlaod traffic updates via a bluetooth cellphone (as long as your cellphone service has internet capabilties).

so by any chance you guys with the iDrive Nav... are able to get real time traffic updates thru the bluetooth phones?

thanks!

Oz · 08-14-2005, 05:15 PM

That would be very interesting and cool if it actually works. Keep us updated.

theSwede · 08-15-2005, 01:35 PM

The FM-radio in iDrive is capable of reciving TMC which is exactly the same function as the TomTom Go has except that it is recived as RDS-data instead of a data connection from your mobile. I don't kow if the radio stations i USA is transmitting TMC but here in EU they are. At least in some contries like Germany and Sweden. The TMC info is transfered to the Nav which will present it on the screen and also dynamically re-rout if needed.

vivekk · 08-15-2005, 01:51 PM

Indeed Swede.
TMC is broadcast across UK radio stations as well.
It was working well in a 325iSE e90 I test drove a few months ago. Roadwork signs popped up in a few places as I was driving along & the route changed accordingly.

b__josh · 08-15-2005, 08:36 PM

whoa, hopefully we have something like that in the U.S. if so that would be killer.. by any chance you U.S. iDrive Nav dudes can confirm this feature????

garethpeate · 09-18-2005, 08:09 AM

As far as I know, the only integration between the SatNav system and a cell phone is that you can, for example, pick an attraction, hotel, BMW dealer etc, set it as your destination for navigation, AND place a call to them directly from the Nav screen if you so wish.

08-14-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
b__josh New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: chula vista iTrader: (0)	iDrive nav.. can it get traffic updates via cellphone? hey guys. i'm new to the forum... havent gotten my e90 yet. waiting till september to see what "software" updates are going to happen before i order my e90. pretty much.. i'm in no rush yet to get the e90. i have a few questions about iDrive Nav, couldn't find any thing on the search function. i understand that the iDrive will work with a bluetooth enable cellphone.. that i understand.. but i am wondering if i am able to somehow get updated traffic conditions using my phone's internet capabilities? It would be similar to the TOM TOM Go portable GPS sytem.. it is able to downlaod traffic updates via a bluetooth cellphone (as long as your cellphone service has internet capabilties). so by any chance you guys with the iDrive Nav... are able to get real time traffic updates thru the bluetooth phones? thanks!
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	That would be very interesting and cool if it actually works. Keep us updated. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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theSwede New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E90 325, SG Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	The FM-radio in iDrive is capable of reciving TMC which is exactly the same function as the TomTom Go has except that it is recived as RDS-data instead of a data connection from your mobile. I don't kow if the radio stations i USA is transmitting TMC but here in EU they are. At least in some contries like Germany and Sweden. The TMC info is transfered to the Nav which will present it on the screen and also dynamically re-rout if needed.
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vivekk THE Viv 184 Rep 4,743 Posts Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW e90 330iSE [0.00]	Indeed Swede. TMC is broadcast across UK radio stations as well. It was working well in a 325iSE e90 I test drove a few months ago. Roadwork signs popped up in a few places as I was driving along & the route changed accordingly. __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]
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b__josh New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: chula vista iTrader: (0)	whoa, hopefully we have something like that in the U.S. if so that would be killer.. by any chance you U.S. iDrive Nav dudes can confirm this feature????
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09-18-2005, 08:09 AM	#6
garethpeate Private 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW 325iSE (E90) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, the only integration between the SatNav system and a cell phone is that you can, for example, pick an attraction, hotel, BMW dealer etc, set it as your destination for navigation, AND place a call to them directly from the Nav screen if you so wish.
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