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      03-02-2021, 07:54 AM   #23
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I don't think you can force an update but the Connected Drive will show available updates. Do you see anything in there?
It's also worth noting that just because an ilevel has increased, doesn't mean every ecu is updated.

For example, on my x3, from 20-11-542 to 20-11-557, there are absolutely no changes whatsoever and are in even, "the same". So, related to Alex. no changes to MGU, RAM, KOMBI or ATM
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I am on 11/2020.45 and it isn't working.

The My BMW app tells you if your car is supported once logged in to the Amazon account.
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      03-02-2021, 08:01 AM   #25
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It's annoying that the My BMW app shows that there are no updates available when clearly later (and working) versions are out there.
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I did read somewhere that 1m vehicles will be update gradually this month so hopefully it’s on the way OTA
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With the app update today Alexa works perfectly in my car. My software is 11/2020.57
Anyone know what the significance of the .57 is? Mines 11/2020.50, seelarks was 11/2020.45 - surely they dont release multiple revisions to the public domain in a single month?
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I'm on 11/2020.557 and Alexa works in the U.K. on a G05. Just seems to replace 'hey BMW', with 'Alexa'.

Has a cool blue rotating ring and good functionality. Still testing it out.
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I'm on 11/2020.557 and Alexa works in the U.K. on a G05. Just seems to replace 'hey BMW', with 'Alexa'.

Has a cool blue rotating ring and good functionality. Still testing it out.
“hey BMW” still works alongside though for car-specific functions.
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Has anyone got it to work with Android yet, or only with iPhones? I keep checking the app on my Samsung but there's been no updates yet.

Oh, and isn't it a shame that it needs a phone to work at all, and not running completely standalone on the iDrive?
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Has anyone got it to work with Android yet, or only with iPhones? I keep checking the app on my Samsung but there's been no updates yet.

Oh, and isn't it a shame that it needs a phone to work at all, and not running completely standalone on the iDrive?
Doesn't look like it's available. I have Amazon Alexa listed in the '3rd party services' section of the iOS app, but just 'discover BMW' in the Android app
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Where is the 3rd party services section in the app? Are you using the newer MyBMW app or the older Connected one? The older one lists Alexa in the enabled features section for my car but no way to activate? I have the BMW skill in my Alexa app linked etc.
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      03-03-2021, 01:57 AM   #33
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You need the MyBMW App as far as I know. That's what I'm using anyway. The latest version (for iOS) has a "Configure my Alexa" link on the homepage.
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According to the Google Play Store the Android version of the app hasn’t been updated since 18th December.
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Where is the 3rd party services section in the app? Are you using the newer MyBMW app or the older Connected one? The older one lists Alexa in the enabled features section for my car but no way to activate? I have the BMW skill in my Alexa app linked etc.
MyBMW app updated yesterday for my iPhone. I can see Amazon Alexa under 3rd Party Services on the Profile tab but my car is showing as Not Supported as still on 2020/07.
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Mine started working in our new 1 series today. Haven't tried it in the car yet, and my 3 series from last year shows unsupported sadly. The 1 series has 11.2020.45 software and was built in January this year.


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Mine started working in our new 1 series today. Haven't tried it in the car yet, and my 3 series from last year shows unsupported sadly. The 1 series has 11.2020.45 software and was built in January this year.


My wife has a 118i and I joked an hour ago she’d probably get the update weeks before me
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Interesting as was reported you needed 11-20 - 54 upwards for Alexa to work.. Seen a few posts now saying working for 11-20-45
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Interesting as was reported you needed 11-20 - 54 upwards for Alexa to work.. Seen a few posts now saying working for 11-20-45
I don't think it's istep related at all as I'm on 21-03-520 and it's still not working.

I think more likely bmw uk haven't turned it on for us yet, probably rolling it out to a percentage of users and slowly increase to 💯
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      03-04-2021, 01:42 AM   #41
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Hopefully the planned OTA update this month will enable it for other cars.
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      03-04-2021, 04:12 AM   #42
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It will follow apparently a friend of mine works at BMW and it is a gradual roll out OTA this month..
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      03-05-2021, 06:30 AM   #43
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One thing I have noticed is that whilst Alexa works very nicely, alongside the "Hey BMW" function, it does not work if phone is connected by Apple CarPlay. It has to be connected only by Bluetooth. Makes no odds to me really as I don't really see the need for CarPlay in the first place.
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I have noticed this. hello BMW and Siri seem to fight over the commands sometimes and now adding Alexa will make it more complicated!
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