BMW i Remote App – BMW i3, i8 info on Apple Watch

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The BMW i Remote App, which made its debut with the BMW i3 and allows drivers to remotely check and control functions of their vehicles via their smartphone, is now premiering on another smartwatch.

The smartwatch route was first showcased via the Samsung Galaxy Gear last year, and now, it’s the turn of the Apple Watch. The app – which can be downloaded free from the Apple iTunes Store – effectively acts as an extension of a linked Apple iPhone to connect BMW i3 EV or BMW i8 plug-in hybrid drivers with their cars remotely.

Via the Apple Watch, users can be kept updated on the car’s current battery status and available range, and the app also offers features such as pre-conditioning the cabin temperature (cooling or heating it) ahead of a drive when the car is being charged.

An upward swipe of the glance screen reveals the i Remote app start screen, which presents the car linked up to the sub-menus display information such as whether the car is locked as well as service alerts, and users can even activate the car’s horn to help them locate their i3 or i8 in a car park.


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  • rich mens’ toys

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  • alphamann on Apr 27, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    KnightRider ;>

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  • Sammy on Apr 27, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    To be able to connect to car remotely meaning the car must have internet or phone connection too?
    Gee..another data plan and simcard for the car.

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    • Analysis believe by 2020, there will be 50 billion subscription connecting devices everywhere, despite there will be less than 8 billion population in the world. Down to you toilet bowl connecting to your private doctor, sending your pee analysis and tell your private doctor on your sugar level.. lol.

      let’s face it, today there are 40 million mobile subscription in Msia although we only reach 30 million population. Many among us hold two to three subscription everyday. By 2020, everything that can be connected, will be connected..

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  • Sam L0rrrr on Apr 27, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Im gonna hack it for my Camry 2.5 Hybrid

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 27, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    no rich man is gonna wear an iwatch

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    • I tell you ah. The gold Apple watch is made for the people of Hollywood. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Drake etc all have the Apple Watch Edition. USD10k is nothing to them la.

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  • Carrer (Member) on Apr 27, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    In a James Bond movie, they could manoeuvre a car using a phone. Looks like BMW is getting closer.

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  • Only need 2 procedure to jack this car
    1) detonate EMP(Electro Magnetic Pulse)blast
    2) crowbar up next

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