My BMW Remote Mobile App Now Available in Apple iTunes for iOS Devices

MysticBlue · 02-18-2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

The fact that by chance the UK app worked for you was just luck. It wasn't meant to be used in the US from the beginning. Now it's more setup for the US users. What's the big deal with having to call Assist and getting a new password?

I don't know why this was directed at me. I don't have and have never had a UK app or account. Don't know anything about that mess. What I had, and still do, is an active BMW Assist account here in the US. This should work on the new app here in the US, and it doesn't. That's what I was commenting on. It should just work. It doesn't. Epic Fail.
I had some time on my hands late last night (really early this morning) and called to have them reset it.
Wow. I can now unlock or lock my car with my Iphone. I can see using this exactly ... Never.
As far as locating my car, in my 50 years I have lost a car in a parking lot exactly ... Never. So I don't ever see using that feature.
And I have been sending google map searches to my car for 3 years now, so that's nothing new.
If some folks like it and find something useful, good. Go forth and be happy. I just don't see the big deal here. Maybe there will be more useful features in the future.

Mahmood07 · 02-18-2012, 01:08 AM

Pretty useless app that I will probably never use. The lock/unlock takes at least a minute to work and sending an address to the car doesn't work most of the time. Cool app to have but I can't see when I will use it.

SamS · 02-18-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

And I have been sending google map searches to my car for 3 years now, so that's nothing new.

Not from an iPhone, you have.

mkiv808 · 02-18-2012, 01:19 PM

It'd be more useful if you could start the car.

esquire · 02-18-2012, 06:36 PM

Just an update: still no unlocking, and the google maps send function doesn't work. So bmw is zero for two with me.

smokinjoe64 · 02-18-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

Just an update: still no unlocking, and the google maps send function doesn't work. So bmw is zero for two with me.

Just came out my `08 e92 M3, took delivery of a `12 this week...my new app experience is similar, no unlocking and no goggle map send even after 'fresh' set-up with Assist...very frustrating!

Peahi · 02-18-2012, 11:12 PM

Mine works for my 2012...but Yawn. I don't think i'll use lock unlock and never use the google map to car feature.

I'm sure it will mature in a more useful app at some point.

raiste · 02-20-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripberger

I have been calling BMW trying to get this to work for a couple of days now and have dicovered that it does not let you login over wifi for some reason. Also, your username and PW will have to be in CAPS as previously mentioned(not sure why, their IT must not be as good as their cars).

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Definitely NOT the case unless they entered you login and password in the system that way. No one else aside from you and another member above have had to do this.

I had to call in to get my username and password and was told they were in all caps, so that's what I used and it worked.

doc19 · 02-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Definitely NOT the case unless they entered you login and password in the system that way. No one else aside from you and another member above have had to do this.

I had to do it. Apparently depends on the software your dealer used because apparently it can sometimes default to all caps per the nice lady I talked to on BMW Assist.

tripberger · 02-20-2012, 04:09 PM

I agree with those bashing this app, having to log in EVERY time I want to use the app takes too long, why can't it just stay signed in like every other app?

tlp · 02-20-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63

It shows me vehicles that don't belong to me and that I can send commands to them. I hope the owners dont mind me unlocking doors, flashing lights and honking horns. LOL

Seems they may have a security liability nightmare on their hands with this app.

It would appear that BMW A has the wrong VIN(s) associated to your email address.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripberger

I agree with those bashing this app, having to log in EVERY time I want to use the app takes too long, why can't it just stay signed in like every other app?

The PIN is just another security measure incase your phone is stolen or lost and not auto-locked.

This app is just a extension utility. Not something that your gonna use everyday. Why bash a free app that gives you something that you never had before. Who cares whether you use it or not.

ffejk · 02-23-2012, 03:51 PM

2012 E92 M3 - takes like 1-2 mins to lock/unlock

Has anyone experienced it going faster?

THE TECH · 02-23-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffejk

2012 E92 M3 - takes like 1-2 mins to lock/unlock

Has anyone experienced it going faster?

Yeah I've gotten it anywhere from 15 secs and up.

ffejk · 02-23-2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Yeah I've gotten it anywhere from 15 secs and up.

wow really? I only tried it once for lock and unlock.

Ill try it again later....

But do you still experience it taking 1-2 mins?

Grail05 · 02-23-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

Just an update: still no unlocking, and the google maps send function doesn't work. So bmw is zero for two with me.

yea mine unlocks but doesnt lock... google maps sending shit doesnt work... so its pretty useless. well not entirely i was just recently in vegas and park the car and for the 3 days stay i have locate my car no issue and was in the same spot.. but i wanted to try something so i moved it then the cursor did move i guess thats the only useful shit LOL...

02-18-2012, 01:08 AM	#90
Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Pretty useless app that I will probably never use. The lock/unlock takes at least a minute to work and sending an address to the car doesn't work most of the time. Cool app to have but I can't see when I will use it. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-18-2012, 01:19 PM	#92
mkiv808 Lieutenant 42 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 06 E90/Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, CT iTrader: (0)	It'd be more useful if you could start the car. __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E92 6M AW/FR Eibach Springs + H&R Front Sway + LUX AE + LCI Taillights + BMW Performance CF Spoiler + Bastuck Clubsport Exhaust
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-18-2012, 06:36 PM	#93
esquire Brigadier General 478 Rep 3,044 Posts Drives: 2011 Dakar Yellow M3, 2018 M5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Just an update: still no unlocking, and the google maps send function doesn't work. So bmw is zero for two with me. __________________ [ESS VT2-625] [Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust] [KW Clubsports] [OSS Angel Eyes] [Revinora r-CRT Lip] [Vorsteiner Boot] [Challenge Race Diffuser] [See the Build Thread HERE]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-18-2012, 11:12 PM	#95
Peahi Captain 13 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Mine works for my 2012...but Yawn. I don't think i'll use lock unlock and never use the google map to car feature. I'm sure it will mature in a more useful app at some point. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#98
tripberger Private 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I agree with those bashing this app, having to log in EVERY time I want to use the app takes too long, why can't it just stay signed in like every other app? __________________ 2016 F80 Laguna Seca Blue/Carbon Structure, KW HAS Kit, Black Gills/Grills, AA Midpipe Sold - 2011 E92 Alpine White/Fox Red ZCP, RPI Axle Back Exhaust, Black Gills/Grills, Key Hole Delete, Painted Reflectors, V-style Front Lip Sold - 2004 E46 Titanium Silver/Black, Borla Exhaust, Black Gills/Grills, CSL Trunk, VMR CSL-R wheels
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 03:51 PM	#100
ffejk Private 4 Rep 70 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	2012 E92 M3 - takes like 1-2 mins to lock/unlock Has anyone experienced it going faster?
	Appreciate 0 Quote