Suggestions for iDrive Programmable Memory Buttons

smomin23 · 02-20-2021, 03:25 PM

All these buttons and no where to go with them!

I've programmed the first one to switch to CarPlay but everything else I can think of can be completed by asking the personal assistant to handle it. This process can be a bit hit-or-miss but it's pretty decent.

Curious to see what you guys have programmed in. Might get a few ideas to make better use of the programmable memory.

rsgg06 · 02-20-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by smomin23

All these buttons and no where to go with them!

I've programmed the first one to switch to CarPlay but everything else I can think of can be completed by asking the personal assistant to handle it. This process can be a bit hit-or-miss but it's pretty decent.

Curious to see what you guys have programmed in. Might get a few ideas to make better use of the programmable memory.

1 : call wife
2: Sirius Presets
3: BPM
4: Spotify
8: Go home (Nav). (can be done thru fist making gesture with Exec pkg) V fingers gesture mute/unmute also! Circle gesture volume +/-!!!

jg05 · 02-20-2021, 06:33 PM

I added ‘sync’ for the temperature since my wife ALWAYS makes it warmer when she’s in the passenger seat. I also made one for CarPlay and another for the surround effect on the B&W since I was having trouble deciding which setup worked best and found different types of music do require some changes to get the best sound.

smomin23 · 02-20-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rsgg06

1 : call wife
2: Sirius Presets
3: BPM
4: Spotify
8: Go home (Nav). (can be done thru fist making gesture with Exec pkg) V fingers gesture mute/unmute also! Circle gesture volume +/-!!!

I might add a couple speed dials in there, that's a really good idea!

I'm not familiar with BPM though

smomin23 · 02-20-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jg05

I added 'sync' for the temperature since my wife ALWAYS makes it warmer when she's in the passenger seat.

This!

I hate having to dig for the sync button in the menu!

jg05 · 02-20-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by smomin23

I might add a couple speed dials in there, that's a really good idea!

I'm not familiar with BPM though

Maybe TPM? Tire Pressure Monitor? Thought about that one myself but voice control does ok for that right now for me.

Wish the sync button was on the HVAC controls like in most cars but this is a decent second option.

smomin23 · 02-20-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jg05

Maybe TPM? Tire Pressure Monitor? Thought about that one myself but voice control does ok for that right now for me.

Wish the sync button was on the HVAC controls like in most cars but this is a decent second option.

Could be. That's a good thing to have. I actually used to keep that on my programmable in my F10

There used to be a dedicated sync button labeled "ALL" on the F series but with the whole minimalist thing, they took that away.

But this alternative that you have going is fantastic so no complaints!

kmarei · 02-20-2021, 09:33 PM

2- tone settings ( bass treble fader eq)
3- surround on /off
4- TPMS
5- CarPlay
8- home address

Had the same setup on our last 2011 X3
My wife knows if she's ever lost, just press 8 and car will show you the way home

Paladin1 · 02-20-2021, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smomin23

This!

I hate having to dig for the sync button in the menu!

Alternatively, "Synch Climate" is a verbal command that actually works.

rsgg06 · 02-21-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by smomin23

I might add a couple speed dials in there, that's a really good idea!

I'm not familiar with BPM though

Sorry, it is one of Sirius Channels. BPM. I just wanted to go to it directly on the top of Sirius Presets: You can save presets of XM/FM/AM/etc, just get to list them (1 button for all, more buttons left for other usage) and pick or go direct to one of them (using individual buttons, keep all busy/programmed)! List shows on heads up display and you can pick one of them on steering wheel by using right hand side dial!

BMW Genius Dealer guy showed me all around in a zoom call post delivery!

smomin23 · 02-21-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rsgg06

Sorry, it is one of Sirius Channels. BPM. I just wanted to go to it directly on the top of Sirius Presets: You can save presets of XM/FM/AM/etc, just get to list them (1 button for all, more buttons left for other usage) and pick or go direct to one of them (using individual buttons, keep all busy/programmed)! List shows on heads up display and you can pick one of them on steering wheel by using right hand side dial!

BMW Genius Dealer guy showed me all around in a zoom call post delivery!

Ah okay!

Actually don't really use Sirius myself (was trying to give away my free trial but it's non-transferable unfortunately).

I used to keep a few radio stations preset as well in the past but honestly I just don't listen to radio anymore. Mostly podcasts, audiobooks, or Apple Music.

Really wish I could assign Audible or Podcast from CarPlay onto the keys as this would be convenient as hell personally

Silver.Solid · 02-21-2021, 01:08 PM

1. Ambient lighting
2. sound settings
3. AC sync
4. TPMS (tire pressure)
5. offroad driving screen
6. radio preset
7. drive home
8. (cant remember)

Dwillbimmer · 02-21-2021, 01:15 PM

How do you set up a button for CarPlay? I went to the CarPlay screen by pressing the CarPlay icon at the top of the idrive Home Screen, and when I tried to set a button, it said this option wasn’t available.

nZtiZia · 02-21-2021, 01:53 PM

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How do you set up a button for CarPlay? I went to the CarPlay screen by pressing the CarPlay icon at the top of the idrive Home Screen, and when I tried to set a button, it said this option wasn't available.

go into the COM setting. while the connected CarPlay phone is highlighted, set the button.

that's the furthest I could go. I was hoping to be able to program the Music app or my favorite Music folder onto one of the buttons but couldn't.

smomin23 · 02-21-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

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Originally Posted by Dwillbimmer

How do you set up a button for CarPlay? I went to the CarPlay screen by pressing the CarPlay icon at the top of the idrive Home Screen, and when I tried to set a button, it said this option wasn't available.

go into the COM setting. while the connected CarPlay phone is highlighted, set the button.

that's the furthest I could go. I was hoping to be able to program the Music app or my favorite Music folder onto one of the buttons but couldn't.

I did mine a bit differently.

Apps > highlight CarPlay > save

This takes into whatever your last accessed item in CarPlay was instead of the phone app

Dwillbimmer · 02-21-2021, 03:55 PM

Thanks. I wasn’t understanding how the buttons worked. I thought it just saved screens, but it seems like they are similar to going through the menus to highlight something, and then instead of pressing the controller to actually perform the action highlighted, you just press the memory button, which does it all in one step.

jg05 · 02-21-2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwillbimmer

Thanks. I wasn’t understanding how the buttons worked. I thought it just saved screens, but it seems like they are similar to going through the menus to highlight something, and then instead of pressing the controller to actually perform the action highlighted, you just press the memory button, which does it all in one step.

Right, kind of weird. IIRC, you highlight the selection of CarPlay in the menu and then save that. When you hit the memory button I guess it acts like it’s selecting the menu option you were highlighting. Only way I could think to describe it.

Dwillbimmer · 02-24-2021, 08:30 AM

My button settings:

CarPlay
Phone in CarPlay
Cancel Navigation
TPMS
Sirius channel
iPod (plugged into USB)
Drive recorder
Sync (climate control)

smomin23 · 02-24-2021, 10:28 AM

So a little update on what I programmed in so far:

1. CarPlay
2. TPMS
3. Sync
4. Car menu
5. Sound

The reason I set #4 is we have a dedicated key for the other menus right above the iDrive controller (Nav, Apps, etc.) but nothing for the Car menu. Plus I find myself going into the Car menu quite a bit right now as I fiddle with settings so this is a bit more convenient than Home > scroll to Car > enter

jg05 · 02-24-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by smomin23

So a little update on what I programmed in so far:

1. CarPlay
2. TPMS
3. Sync
4. Car menu
5. Sound

The reason I set #4 is we have a dedicated key for the other menus right above the iDrive controller (Nav, Apps, etc.) but nothing for the Car menu. Plus I find myself going into the Car menu quite a bit right now as I fiddle with settings so this is a bit more convenient than Home > scroll to Car > enter

Nice - I like those!

tellch00 · 02-25-2021, 08:18 PM

Guess I never got to this section of the owners manual LOL. We're talking the "radio preset" buttons right? Apparently, they can be used to perform other functions. who'd a thunk it.

gonna have to pull out the manual. i'm trying to think how this would work and have no idea LOL.

BobsM3Coupe · 02-25-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwillbimmer

My button settings:

Drive recorder

I tried setting a button for Drive Recorder but it stated is can't be assigned. What am I missing?

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Silver.Solid Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 253 Posts Drives: '19 X5 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Riyadh iTrader: (0)	1. Ambient lighting 2. sound settings 3. AC sync 4. TPMS (tire pressure) 5. offroad driving screen 6. radio preset 7. drive home 8. (cant remember)
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Dwillbimmer Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2021 X6 sDrive 40i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I wasn’t understanding how the buttons worked. I thought it just saved screens, but it seems like they are similar to going through the menus to highlight something, and then instead of pressing the controller to actually perform the action highlighted, you just press the memory button, which does it all in one step.
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Dwillbimmer Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2021 X6 sDrive 40i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	My button settings: CarPlay Phone in CarPlay Cancel Navigation TPMS Sirius channel iPod (plugged into USB) Drive recorder Sync (climate control)
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smomin23 First Lieutenant 311 Rep 332 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US iTrader: (1)	So a little update on what I programmed in so far: 1. CarPlay 2. TPMS 3. Sync 4. Car menu 5. Sound The reason I set #4 is we have a dedicated key for the other menus right above the iDrive controller (Nav, Apps, etc.) but nothing for the Car menu. Plus I find myself going into the Car menu quite a bit right now as I fiddle with settings so this is a bit more convenient than Home > scroll to Car > enter __________________ SSMXV
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tellch00 Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 210 Posts Drives: TDI Touareg, 997 Turbo Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Guess I never got to this section of the owners manual LOL. We're talking the "radio preset" buttons right? Apparently, they can be used to perform other functions. who'd a thunk it. gonna have to pull out the manual. i'm trying to think how this would work and have no idea LOL.
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