[Roki_014]

do you guys know why I cant see my emails, do I need BMW assist? or is it because i have android?

[RoundelM3]

Nothing personal - but I just don't think it's a great idea to have this capability while driving, whether part of iDrive/BMW Apps or not.

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by Roki_014

do you guys know why I cant see my emails, do I need BMW assist? or is it because i have android?

You do not need BMW Assist to receive emails, but I think you need enhanced Bluetooth and USB.

It is likely because of your particular smartphone. There is something afoot with Bluetooth on the smartphones and in your car that inhibits the transfer of emails to iDrive. Most Blackberry models accomplish the transfer. iPhones can do it with some inconveient steps. Only the latest Androids (those running Jelly Bean OS) have had success with emails.

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by roundel335

Nothing personal - but I just don't think it's a great idea to have this capability while driving, whether part of iDrive/BMW Apps or not.

Anything that takes your eyes off the road is a risk. I would rather use iDrive than try to fumble with my smartphone while driving. iDrive will read the email, or at least part of it to you. I use it to see if I have received an important email, maybe listen to it, but then find a better situation when I can read the entire email on my phone (i.e., when I am stopped).

[Roki_014]

Originally Posted by bimmermeupscoty

You do not need BMW Assist to receive emails, but I think you need enhanced Bluetooth and USB.

It is likely because of your particular smartphone. There is something afoot with Bluetooth on the smartphones and in your car that inhibits the transfer of emails to iDrive. Most Blackberry models accomplish the transfer. iPhones can do it with some inconveient steps. Only the latest Androids (those running Jelly Bean OS) have had success with emails.

when i had the loaner emails worked, and i have the technology package, so i think enhanced Bluetooth is included

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by Roki_014

when i had the loaner emails worked, and i have the technology package, so i think enhanced Bluetooth is included

There is a setting somewhere in the Bluetooth menus for activating Office. Have you checked that box?

[Roki_014]

Originally Posted by bimmermeupscoty

There is a setting somewhere in the Bluetooth menus for activating Office. Have you checked that box?

i think i did, i will check later