E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!

VOICE CONTROL

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-09-2006, 03:44 PM
  #11  
Contributors
 
Freewilly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: L.A., California
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
Default

Voice control is a guy. But Nav system is female, she always tells me to go this and that direction, but I never follow. Just like real life...
Old 02-09-2006, 09:32 PM
  #12  
Members
 
havard@haslerud.no's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Norway
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

My voice control lady speaks german, which is only naturual since i bought the car in Germany.


Does anybody know how to get the VC-lady to speak and understand english. Is it an option anywhere in the menus (I've only managed to change the nav-lady to english), or is it something that can be done when you flash a new CIP version?

Any suggestions
Old 03-25-2006, 08:27 PM
  #13  
Members
 
DD694's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Comfort Access, Xenon Headlights, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Steptronic Transmission. Silver Gray Metallic with Gray Leather. Added Red rear reflectors. Swapped stock Style 124 wheels and Bridgestone run-flat tires for BMW Style 125 5-Double Spoke wheels, 8" x 19" front, 9.5" x 19" rear with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, 245/40YR-19 front and 275/30YR-19 rear.
Default

I have just begun using Voice Command on my 550i. It is very useful, although, it does not always understand what I am asking for. My grandson enjoys asking for "Perspective" and also gets a kick out of the erroneous results of some requests. If I can get it to understand me, it will significantly reduce the amount of iDrive knob actions required.
Old 03-25-2006, 09:37 PM
  #14  
Members
 
chrishei's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

my four year old says somthing like cd or other phrases he knows the vc will understand when hears the tone to speak...... I cant give my commands fast enough lol
Old 03-26-2006, 01:26 AM
  #15  
Members
 
Singh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Do standard cars have voice control - ? when i ordered mine i thought there was only the option to extend the VC with Nav.
Old 03-26-2006, 04:10 AM
  #16  
Senior Members
 
BMW ///M 525xi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ypres, Belgium
Posts: 1,247
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch -- 1980 - E21 320 1984 - E21 323i - White 1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue 1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels 2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit 2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car 2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Default

Originally Posted by OliverB' post='236998' date='Feb 9 2006, 01:43 AM
I retrofitted the voice control system (I thought it was included in the Pro Nav option )
It's so amazing ! The system understands sooooo much voice commands ! Even the name of the radio stations ! And a lot of commands are faster than with i drive selection. I really enjoy it !

And you ?
Where did you get it and how much did it cost?
Old 03-26-2006, 04:35 AM
  #17  
Super Moderator
 
Rudy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Default

Originally Posted by Bobkare' post='237710' date='Feb 10 2006, 01:32 AM
Does anybody know how to get the VC-lady to speak and understand english. Is it an option anywhere in the menus (I've only managed to change the nav-lady to english), or is it something that can be done when you flash a new CIP version?

Any suggestions
The voice language or gender is not user-adjustable. Depending on the country, you might be able to have the dealer change things for you during a software update.

For those who might have missed it, here's a link to an interesting thread about the voices in our cars:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&showtop...indpost&p=20129
Old 04-01-2006, 01:54 AM
  #18  
Members
 
M3 SMGII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Belgium
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E60 and F10
Default

same question
where did you got it and for how much??
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sxybeemr
E60 Discussion
16
06-20-2023 10:13 AM
Yellow Dog
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
9
11-25-2019 06:27 PM
ey2001
E60 Discussion
7
09-13-2015 03:25 PM
lcc014
DIY: Do It Yourself
0
09-10-2015 05:57 AM
bimmerspeed
E60 Discussion
3
09-03-2015 09:29 PM



Quick Reply: VOICE CONTROL



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:33 AM.