Smartphone Remote Control for BMW Passengers (OSX) | BMW How-To

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As a passenger in a BMW with Operating System X, you can use the My BMW App as a remote control for comfort, climate, and entertainment functions.

All you need is the My BMW App on the passenger’s smartphone.

Open the app – Allow Bluetooth Connection – Connect as a passenger – Confirm the connection on the Central Display.

A BMW ID is not needed to use the app in passenger mode.

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