What ConnectedDrive apps would you like to see added?

mlc50 · 10-26-2021, 07:19 PM

So I'm a software engineer by trade and have had the G80 for about 6 weeks now and it got me thinking...

Since these cars are increasingly computerized and connected to the outside world, what apps would you like to see added? I don't think BMW actually exposes any APIs for outside developers, but hypothetically speaking what do you think would be cool to see software-wise in the car?

Maybe something around telemetry, navigation, or other behaviors like changing aspects of the interior such as lighting etc automatically?

m5eattle · 10-28-2021, 12:55 AM

I'm surprised BMW doesn't provide event logs. Just the basics would be fine, lock/unlock, engine start/stop, etc. Doesn't need to be high resolution data about accel, rpm, velocity.

Limegrntaln · 10-28-2021, 02:28 AM

I would like to see an option to view and select service appointments at your selected dealer, right on your infotainment screen. Seems ridiculous that we don't have this capability.

Service light comes on, infotainment app knows the cars mileage, and offers available time slots for the service you require, right from the cars screen. Also giving you options to have the wiper blades replaced, etc.

BMW, is you use this idea, shoot me a finders fee.

ElHeffe · 10-28-2021, 10:32 AM

If your car is another "appliance" then IFTT support would be cool. I think BMW allows limited integration with Google Home, etc?

GixY2K · 11-11-2021, 05:29 PM

Don't know if this is an "app add-on", but I'd like to see some sort of movie player, YouTube, or any other form of video entertainment.

10-26-2021, 07:19 PM	#1
mlc50 Private 64 Rep 98 Posts Drives: G80 M3 (6MT) Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	What ConnectedDrive apps would you like to see added? So I'm a software engineer by trade and have had the G80 for about 6 weeks now and it got me thinking... Since these cars are increasingly computerized and connected to the outside world, what apps would you like to see added? I don't think BMW actually exposes any APIs for outside developers, but hypothetically speaking what do you think would be cool to see software-wise in the car? Maybe something around telemetry, navigation, or other behaviors like changing aspects of the interior such as lighting etc automatically? __________________ '21 M3 Base - Brooklyn Grey CA -> NJ
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m5eattle human 90 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00]	I'm surprised BMW doesn't provide event logs. Just the basics would be fine, lock/unlock, engine start/stop, etc. Doesn't need to be high resolution data about accel, rpm, velocity.
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10-28-2021, 02:28 AM	#3
Limegrntaln Major General 13405 Rep 6,931 Posts Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento Area iTrader: (3) Garage List 2022 G82 M4 Competi ... [9.23]	I would like to see an option to view and select service appointments at your selected dealer, right on your infotainment screen. Seems ridiculous that we don't have this capability. Service light comes on, infotainment app knows the cars mileage, and offers available time slots for the service you require, right from the cars screen. Also giving you options to have the wiper blades replaced, etc. BMW, is you use this idea, shoot me a finders fee. __________________ 2022 DravitGrau /Black Full Merino M4 Competition M xDrive / Production Week 34/ Delivered 10/19/21/ IG: dravit_m4_comp YT: G Dubyou
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10-28-2021, 10:32 AM	#4
ElHeffe Second Lieutenant 186 Rep 220 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	If your car is another "appliance" then IFTT support would be cool. I think BMW allows limited integration with Google Home, etc?
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11-11-2021, 05:29 PM	#5
GixY2K Lieutenant 516 Rep 570 Posts Drives: '19 GLA45AMG(his) / '21 X3M40i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	Don't know if this is an "app add-on", but I'd like to see some sort of movie player, YouTube, or any other form of video entertainment. __________________ Currently: '19 GLA45AMG grey (his) & '21 X3M40i DGM (hers) w/ JB4@Map1 Previous cars: 2022 M4 xDrive in Mexico Blue with Silverstone/Black interior 2014 BE GTR FBO/e85
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