User Manual - Page 46

For 2017 BMW 7 Series. Series: 7 Series

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The USB storage device is connected to the
vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Internet connection
General information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the In‐
ternet hotspot.
Functional requirements
ConnectedDrive contract.
Data contract with a service provider.
WiFi-capable device.
WiFi activated on the device.
Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.
Standby state switched on.
Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
1.
"My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Connecting a device with the Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1.
"My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6. Search for WiFi networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.
7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
nect.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet
hotspot, data volume must be purchased from
a service provider.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased
from the ConnectedDrive Store.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden so that it cannot be found by other de‐
vices.
Via iDrive:
1.
"My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4.
Press button.
5.
"Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.
"Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.
"Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or
network name:
Select the symbol.
Screen Mirroring
General information
Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (output‐
ting) of the smartphone display on the Control
Display.
Functional requirements
Compatible smartphone supporting
Screen Mirroring.
Screen Mirroring is switched on on the
smartphone.
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