04-29-2021, 02:41 AM | #1 |
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Fixed Cameras package on Connected Drive UK
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Hi folks, you may have already seen this, but I hadn't... it was not available when I bought my HBA add on in March... ... But anyway there is a 'new' BMW Safety Camera Information package at £20 per year which seems fair...., I just ordered it... it is is for Fixed Cameras only, not mobile ones... But this is really great as I don't have to rely on my dashcam (Garmin 55) and mobile phone to see where Speed Cameras are... I also hope it pops on the Head-Up Display, then it would be perfect Will report later once I test it, car is charging now
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05-09-2021, 12:54 PM | #6 |
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I’ve always used Cyclops Speed Camera Alert app on my iPhone which is excellent and provides verbal alerts via the car’s sound system. However, £20 is very good value so I’ve added the BMW Speed Camera Information as a back up in case I forget to switch the Cyclops app on (which I sometimes do on short drives…
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05-11-2021, 12:11 PM | #7 |
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I must be a complete dunce as I purchased this but cannot seem to activate it in the car. It doesn't come up in Apps. Whats the sketch?
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05-15-2021, 10:18 AM | #9 |
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I have found a slight issue with the camera alerts in the HUD or in the instrument cluster. If you are on a phone call or conference call( which I am a lot ) you cannot mute or unmute the call using the right hand scroll wheel on the steering wheel when a camera alert is being displayed.
I have tried all display combinations and so far can not get it to work so just have the call on the main display and mute /unmute with the idrive controller or the touch screen. Shame as the scroll wheel was pretty convenient. |
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05-16-2021, 05:51 AM | #11 |
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I keep changing the route warning settings for cameras to appear in the HUD, but to no avail. The speed camera warning continues to appear in the instrument cluster. When I subsequently turn on the car next time (still using my same driver profile), it has defaulted back to appearing again in the instrument cluster (ie in the settings). Annoying since the HUD is part of a costly upgrade package! The software currently on my car is version 03/2021.46.
I've tried rebooting, no effect. I've highlighted the problem to the dealer but so far awaiting a response. |
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05-16-2021, 05:55 AM | #12 | |
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05-16-2021, 06:46 AM | #13 |
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Apologies for the slight hijack but wanted to ask…I've tried Waze once or twice, nice GUI but what bugs me is the speed camera alert only seems to be audible if you're over the limit. Otherwise I'm pretty sure you just get a graphic notification on the screen. I've looked in the settings and could find any way to change this. Just me, or is this the way it works?
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05-16-2021, 04:02 PM | #16 |
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Thanks, TNT33333, I will try that over the next few days. Fingers crossed!
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05-17-2021, 02:19 AM | #17 |
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I just wish it made an audio noise of some sorts too rather than just on screen, or better still showed on the nav on the cockpit the location of the camera as it obviously has that info…. Sometimes it’s shown on roads I haven’t taken that have been ahead.
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05-18-2021, 02:08 PM | #18 |
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Brilliant! Thanks. I've changed the infotainment list to appear in the HUD. Just passed a camera tonight and the warning came up in the HUD. I am very grateful to you for the advice
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