G05 remote start info update

six · 10-08-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NoCompromise

Question is - can you remote start in the UK??? I have pre-heat/cool on another car and it is a life saver for the winter commute.

I'm very interested in this too. I have the aux heater in my current X5 but it doesn't appear to be available on the G05 (even though it is on the X3, both petrol and diesel). Failing aux heat I'd take remote start but I've seen no mention of it in the UK.

Interestingly in Autocar last week, talking about the new 3-Series a BMW product manager mentioned the ability to remote heat the car. That would be a new feature for the 3-Series in the UK but why not on the X5

NoCompromise · 10-09-2018, 04:53 AM

I have asked the dealer a few times but his lack of response on this point suggests he doesn't know...might be worth checking with the online chat function?

six · 10-09-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NoCompromise

I have asked the dealer a few times but his lack of response on this point suggests he doesn't know...might be worth checking with the online chat function?

I've given up with my dealer and emailed BMW directly. No response as of yet

puraj83 · 11-25-2018, 06:35 AM

Does the remote start auto heat the steering wheel as well? Or just the cabin

JayPichardo · 11-29-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by puraj83

Does the remote start auto heat the steering wheel as well? Or just the cabin

It should if you have them set to auto heat up at a given temperature.

CntryClub007 · 12-01-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by maze446

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Originally Posted by CINISI

Good news. We shoudn't have to pay for an app to start our cars.
My Wrangler has carplay + remote start and it has to be one of the most primitive vehicles on the road right now.

Maze ..I commend you for not going with remote start in Chicago.
It's a must for me.

I thought about it a lot and figured I'd get the most use in the summer with the A/C since it doesn't take that long to cool the car down a decent amount. In the winter, I think the car would need to be idling for a while to pump out heat. Plus, my car is in a heated garage for the winter. I've been a driver for 20 years in temperate climates and I've lived without remote start for this long so I figured I could go another 3 years.

Same, we don't have remote start on both our cars in Chicago and we've been able to live without it just fine.

The gas I save on remote start definitely get placed back in the environment with my foot, so it's a wash for the world lol

elitex · 12-01-2018, 08:42 PM

Is this something you can add post purchase? I wonder if it can be coded in.

Dsan77 · 12-02-2018, 09:11 AM

I'm not sure what I am missing, but I do not have the ability to remote start via the Connected App, the FAQ's in the App specifically it is not allowed. Did anyone that has actually remote started via the App do something to enable or update this?

ILM_X5 · 12-02-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsan77

I'm not sure what I am missing, but I do not have the ability to remote start via the Connected App, the FAQ's in the App specifically it is not allowed. Did anyone that has actually remote started via the App do something to enable or update this?

Dsan, there is a setting within iDrive in a location that is less than intuitive to find. Within the climate control menu, you need to enable remote starting. Enable there. Refresh Connect app. You should be good to go.

Dsan77 · 12-02-2018, 11:24 AM

That is all done. Deleted and reinstalled the BMW Connected App. No changes to the App. Where is the remote start feature in the App? on the main screen with the lock/unlock/horn etc?

Forgive my ignorance here, as I was pretty annoyed that this feature was not available to me even though genius said it was. I never did verify prior to delivery.

ILM_X5 · 12-02-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsan77

That is all done. Deleted and reinstalled the BMW Connected App. No changes to the App. Where is the remote start feature in the App? on the main screen with the lock/unlock/horn etc?

Forgive my ignorance here, as I was pretty annoyed that this feature was not available to me even though genius said it was. I never did verify prior to delivery.

On the landing page. It's cleverly named climatize timer. See below.

Dsan77 · 12-02-2018, 11:30 AM

Just thinking... am I an idiot? Is this "send departure time" that will start vehicle? I was just watching a youtube video to confirm my settings, and saw again that the settings are hidden under climate control. Just popped into my head that that might be where start is "hidden"

Dsan77 · 12-02-2018, 11:32 AM

Ha... you must have been reading my mind...
Thank you for your help. That is really hidden in plain sight... or I'm just not that bright I guess.

Dsan77 · 12-02-2018, 11:33 AM

...you just made my day by the way.

ILM_X5 · 12-02-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsan77

...you just made my day by the way.

Much appreciated. I do what I can. We're all in this together.

ILM_X5 · 12-02-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsan77

Just thinking... am I an idiot? Is this "send departure time" that will start vehicle? I was just watching a youtube video to confirm my settings, and saw again that the settings are hidden under climate control. Just popped into my head that that might be where start is "hidden"

So not clearly explained in any materials I've read previously is that when you successfully send the departure time to the X5, the car remotely starts immediately upon successful receipt of the remote command.

I initially thought that it would start at the period in time selected, this is not the case.

heinzena · 12-22-2018, 12:51 PM

Does anyone know if you can have the seat heaters turn on with the remote start as well as the engine? I can’t find any setting for this....

X5_CC · 12-22-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by woodrowx5

Very cool thanks. Any Apple watch compatibility?

Yes, you can remote start the car from an Apple Watch. I've done it several times and it works well.

Xeno · 12-22-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by X5_CC

Yes, you can remote start the car from an Apple Watch. I've done it several times and it works well.

How so? I see Climate Control Activate and Doors, but not Departure Climate Timer.

X5_CC · 12-22-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

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Originally Posted by X5_CC

Yes, you can remote start the car from an Apple Watch. I've done it several times and it works well.

How so? I see Climate Control Activate and Doors, but not Departure Climate Timer.

Pressing and holding on "Climate Control Activate" immediately starts the car remotely.

JayPichardo · 12-22-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by X5_CC

Pressing and holding on "Climate Control Activate" immediately starts the car remotely.

Good tip

Xeno · 12-22-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by X5_CC

Pressing and holding on "Climate Control Activate" immediately starts the car remotely.

I had tried that but the submenu is horn and lights. How long does one press Climate Control Activate to do a remote start?

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Dsan77 New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: ‘19 X5 40i Msport Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	That is all done. Deleted and reinstalled the BMW Connected App. No changes to the App. Where is the remote start feature in the App? on the main screen with the lock/unlock/horn etc? Forgive my ignorance here, as I was pretty annoyed that this feature was not available to me even though genius said it was. I never did verify prior to delivery.
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