[Magicrat]

BMW software update improves Digital Key and adds app-based Remote Control Parking

BMW is rolling out a new update affecting approximately 4.7 million vehicles. The latest software makes the Digital Key easier to share and activate and brings an app-based Remote Control Parking feature to several models. Other features include a new mobile operator for personal eSIM and an...

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[Klaus-rf]

Driver-less cars in parking lots?

Oh, the Joy!

 

[CanadianWinters]

Is remote parking available for the i4? I thought it was just other models

 

[Micro666]

Is remote parking available for the i4? I thought it was just other models

It doesn't really say. Some assume this is the 2022/11 update (that my car came with), but I feel it is not, as BMW quite clearly state "At the beginning of the year, the BMW Group is once again updating the software in its vehicles with BMW iDrive Operating System 7 and 8"

To me this means a new update for 2023, and would be a later update than the 2022/11 update. I'm waiting with baited breath, to see what updates my i4 gets, when this rolls out

I really do hope we get remote parking. I can't see myself using it a great deal, but that's not the point, I'd like my car to have all the options and tech it can, and I can't see why it's not possible on the i4, as the car can kind of park itself via the Parking Assistant, but now the human is in control via the app, rather than the brake.

 

[m345]

Parking manoeuvres on offer will be those previously recorded by the car and forward or backward moves within a 6 m (~20 ft) radius.

So a little like backup assistance but from outside of the car. Not sure if I'll trust it, given how it wants to go full throttle in the backup assist mode 😄

 

[falconey]

I'm pretty sure this "article" is referencing the latest update not the upcoming update.

 

[dutch]

I'm pretty sure this "article" is referencing the latest update not the upcoming update.

Maybe you missed the link to the BMW press release of the 20th. ( New software for millions of BMW vehicles with the latest software upgrade. )

 

[falconey]

Maybe you missed the link to the BMW press release of the 20th. ( New software for millions of BMW vehicles with the latest software upgrade. )

I did miss that. Does it show the software version anywhere? Tried finding, but could not.

 

[dutch]

I did miss that. Does it show the software version anywhere? Tried finding, but could not.

It doesn't, but the info overlaps with some other stuff I've heard elsewhere (for example the mention of activation of the digital key by passcode) - I don't remember if that was part of the last update. The self-parking stuff I haven't seen elsewhere before, but that could also very well be for the i7 or iX only. I'd be surprised but happy if we get it.

 

[falconey]

It doesn't, but the info overlaps with some other stuff I've heard elsewhere (for example the mention of activation of the digital key by passcode) - I don't remember if that was part of the last update. The self-parking stuff I haven't seen elsewhere before, but that could also very well be for the i7 or iX only. I'd be surprised but happy if we get it.

As I reread the features I actually think i was wrong earlier. These do seem to be new features.

Having PAPP should make it possible to activate via remote control so maybe. Not something I'd ever use though.

 

[RobNL84]

The remote parking is in the 11/2022 update release notes I found on the UK BMW site, only not specific on what model etc.

 

[falconey]

The remote parking is in the 11/2022 update release notes I found on the UK BMW site, only not specific on what model etc.

Your attachment shows most of the features from the bmw link, but it says version 11/22 not 11/44 hmmmm. The 11/44 release notes do mention setting up digital key without the physical key, but none of the other features.

 

[RobNL84]

You are referring to a specific point release? BMW OTA update announcements are month and year labelt. (Or Year Month) My temp IX was from factory 11/2022.30 and got OTA 11/2022.44

 

[linerjoe]

The remote parking stuff can be handy if other cars have parked really close to you, or there's a giant rain puddle. Being able to remotely move the car back a few feet can be very handy! I used it on my tesla a few times, mainly to avoid stepping in huge puddles that were created while I was in a store, etc.

 

[falconey]

You are referring to a specific point release? BMW OTA update announcements are month and year labelt. (Or Year Month) My temp IX was from factory 11/2022.30 and got OTA 11/2022.44

Well then I'm completely confused. They have release notes from November and a press release in January outlining the same features.

 

[i4M50Guy]

Your attachment shows most of the features from the bmw link, but it says version 11/22 not 11/44 hmmmm. The 11/44 release notes do mention setting up digital key without the physical key, but none of the other features.

11/22 is November 2022. The .44 is just the point release. The one for the iX3 is .43

 

[Harlaquin]

IM missing something here. remote control parking??? why? I mean if you are in the car just park it. I mean why would you drive somewhere then get out of the car and then stand there and remote park it? remote summon yes that i get but remote parking? I dont understand the point. to me this is kind of like those blue tooth microwaves i saw... why? you got to get up to put the food in the microwave and then what go sit back down and start it up from an app? why you were just there at the buttons. whats next wifi water hoses?

 

[Marvellous]

All about 11/2022.44 rolling out now in mass in January

Remote parking is for parking assistant professional (iX, i7….)

 

[thev]

Yeah it's clearly 11/2022 in my mind. It was never officially announced, and people only started seeing 11/2022 in their cars "unofficially" because they were visiting their dealers before January 2023.

They also announced 7/2022 only in September/October, even though some people (me included) got it via the dealer in July and August.

Seems like the i4 didn't get many new features this time.

 

[SDB]

I came across Reverse Assistant in my car the other day, took me by surprise as it turned the steering wheel.....I didn't think I had any of that stuff, I'm pretty sure i'm on the latest software. Anyway cancelled it and made a note to work out what it was and disable it.....