[sharkymcpeterson]

Anyone else subscribed to this service? For $25 a year it seems like a good deal.

[jinge21]

Yes, Saves me all the time!!

[sharkymcpeterson]

Originally Posted by jinge21

Yes, Saves me all the time!!

it alerts you to the presence of speed traps? How exactly? A chime? In there an icon that pops up on the dash? Just wondering what to look for I haven’t triggered it yet i guess….

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by sharkymcpeterson

it alerts you to the presence of speed traps? How exactly? A chime? In there an icon that pops up on the dash? Just wondering what to look for I haven’t triggered it yet i guess….

It shows the icon and how far it is in the HUD and the instrument cluster

[sarpal123]

Originally Posted by sharkymcpeterson

it alerts you to the presence of speed traps? How exactly? A chime? In there an icon that pops up on the dash? Just wondering what to look for I haven’t triggered it yet i guess….

Not speed traps, it's the fixed cameras - at the side of the road, traffic lights etc. NOT mobile/temp cameras.

You get a chime (can be turned on/off) and a message, with distance, in the dash display

[Marty in NY]

Here is what BMW says.. .. read the pdf

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[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by sharkymcpeterson

it alerts you to the presence of speed traps? How exactly? A chime? In there an icon that pops up on the dash? Just wondering what to look for I haven’t triggered it yet i guess….

Yes, it will show some speed traps, mostly fixed speed. It does not actively detect those but rather uses a crowd-sourced database. I didn't renew my subscription and use Waze instead which is much more accurate/encompassing.

[sigmabody]

Originally Posted by sharkymcpeterson

Anyone else subscribed to this service? For $25 a year it seems like a good deal.

You and I have quite different perspectives on what is a "good deal".

It is, granted, not a huge amount of money. However,
- It provides very little value to me, personally, and...
- I HATE (vehemently, viscerally, etc.) the subscription services trend for vehicles (and most other items), personally, and would not purchase this from BMW even if it did have huge value to me, if I could get it independently. I refuse to encourage this trend with my wallet.

But that's just me.

[labphoto]

I use Apple Maps when looking for guidance to an unknown address, it also provides for fixed speed and red light cameras. However you have to use maps for that to work. BMW’s version will alert you without having to use guidance, hence why I subscribe.

[Aussiejem]

Can Waze be downloaded and placed on the home screen apps in the LCI?

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Aussiejem

Can Waze be downloaded and placed on the home screen apps in the LCI?

You don't want to just use Carplay or Android Auto?

[Aussiejem]

I think Waze is the better app is all. Anyway of downloading it onto the screen?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Aussiejem

I think Waze is the better app is all. Anyway of downloading it onto the screen?

Not that we have seen. That will probably be available though in iD9. I use Waze for notifications through CarPlay.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Aussiejem

I think Waze is the better app is all. Anyway of downloading it onto the screen?

Totally agree on it being the better app. I think you just have to use it through CP or AA. I never ever use the stock nav unless its one of the rare times where my phone doesn't connect.

[Aussiejem]

Got it! Through AA

[5ive7even]

I have found that I can run Waze via Carplay in the background and have the BMW map on the display. This is nice because the BMW map looks more integrated with the rest of the display and I can still get alerts via Waze through the audio system.

[Aussiejem]

Now that sounds perfect! Apparently Waze doesn't show up on the HUD though. BMW maps good with Waze notifications

[5ive7even]

Originally Posted by Aussiejem

Now that sounds perfect! Apparently Waze doesn't show up on the HUD though. BMW maps good with Waze notifications

Yeah, Waze maps don't show on HUD or in center dashboard display. Running Waze in the background is great for police and road alert notifications in conjunction with the BMW visual maps in HUD and center display. Doing this, negates the need to pay for BMW's traffic cam service which is spotty at best.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by 5ive7even

Yeah, Waze maps don't show on HUD or in center dashboard display. Running Waze in the background is great for police and road alert notifications in conjunction with the BMW visual maps in HUD and center display. Doing this, negates the need to pay for BMW's traffic cam service which is spotty at best.

They do on android. One of the. few places where android has an advantage. At least on iDrive7 they do

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by snareman

They do on android. One of the. few places where android has an advantage. At least on iDrive7 they do

that's because Google acquired Waze, so support for one app makes sense to support its sibling.

Google Maps shows in the HUD with Androids connected via Android Auto.
Waze shows in the HUD with Androids connected via Android Auto.

[Natemare13]

I have it. Worth it only if you drive in areas the typically have fixed installed traffic or speed cameras. You’ll know if your town/county is into this already. Otherwise yes it works but only on well established install sites. There were a few newly installed stations around my town and the BMW still won’t pick them up. But for 6 cents (USD) a day why not try it.

[BeEmVee]

I did a 1mo trial and found it completely useless where I am in CA. I passed so many traffic cameras and not once did I receive a notification. I had to check if the system was active, which is was the entire time. So make sure your jurisdiction permits the use of this technology before buying!