Ultimate Guide to Navigating BMW Operating System 9 with Touch Control

"Looking for an easy-to-use infotainment system for your BMW? Look no further than Operating System 9. With intuitive touch control, you can interact with everything you need on the first level of the system. Plus, with one click, you can easily return to the main menu from anywhere in the system. Want to know how to navigate the system on the BMW Curved Display? Our guide will show you how to handle it like a pro. Discover the power of Operating System 9 and take your driving experience to the next level. Learn how to use the BMW Climate Menu today!

0:00 Feature Intro
0:10 The Stage
0:20 Widgets
0:46 Menu Dock
0:48 Climate Menu
1:10 Tool Belt

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[arkhi]

I like how they keep showcasing her face looking at the screen. "Look how dangerous this can be when you need to do this while driving because we're too cheap to add buttons!"

[Adilsonarmind_]

Sistema operacional torna a BMW uma nota 10 da indústria automotiva ❤🚗💫

[s.w.]

The intuitive interieur of BMW was one of the major reasons to go for BMW in my last 20+ years of car purchasing. When I had iDrive in my first E90 I was completely amazed and was really positive how the infotainment system evolved during the years. I owned several BMWs since then, from 1 to 5 series, Convertibles/Tourings, etc. With every new model it was outstanding that you could still improve the original concept. Currently I own a pre-LCI G21 and a pre-LCI G23 and can likely happen that these will be my last two BMWs for the next couple of years. The focus of BMW on touch-only control is a major set-back to safe driving and massively distracts me when using the car. Also, you see fingerprints all over the display which just looks ugly. I don't worry if you offer touch enabled displays for customers that want a touch-driven infotainment, but for me this is definitely no option to be forced to use a touch-only system. I personally assume the main rationale behind OS9 & getting rid of the buttons is just saving costs, which is a no go for a premium brand like BMW. My latest car, the M440i convertible has a list price of 94k€ and I for sure expect a good product for the money paid. For me as a customer it means that there is a less differentating factor to other brands in the future and keeping me as a loyal customer will be a hard time for BMW from now on.

[dazgreen]

Patterdales are the BEST terriers ever.I had one crossed with a Border terrier.Lived till he was 20.
I MISS him😢

[papajimg]

Hello Jane, look where you're going!!

[Raptoaah]

Hope they roll it out to all more recent models.
Tho I guess they will hop on the Microtransaction-Train with it even more.
At least I hope that they don’t trade fancy graphics for functionality, I liked the OS8 interface. But sure, more frequent updates would be nice, especially more customization of things like drivemodes. Would love to see a „Max-Range“-Mode also on smaller i models.
Also migration of all „Pro“-Version assistants would be nice, miss the parking features on my small i model.
But I guess it’s mostly a graphical overhaul with Android integration so that you can play car games or watch a movie while charging

[alexanderhaas]

Pretty nice, but it's funny to have a Infotaimentsystem like this in a car, but you're not allowed by law to use a phone while you're at a red traffic light. For your Phone and the Idrive System you have to touch somewhere at a screen, which turns your attention not at the street.
Have a nice wednesday :)

[MonikaR]

How can I change the widgets around in the control display, please? That was super easy previously but not with the new version. In general, it is way to touch screen and voice assistant orientated. That's not so much fun and more tricky ... Preferred physical buttons!

[a.g.]

Guys ... nice to see you're throwing out OS9, but don't forget about those using OS7 and OS8. You still have OS7 cars for sale and it would be nice to give OS7 some bigger Updates as well. I'm not talking about compatibility patches but more features, new UI and so on. The OS7 i have in my brand new X3 is the same I had in my 2020 3 series - can't be so hard to add some features like offering the OS8 dash as an option right?

[mihaicostinpetcu]

I have this iDrive 9 system in my new 2024 BMW Series 2 AT U06. It is very buggy and takes a long time to switch between the phone, navigation, and climate menus. It also takes a long time to load after I unlock the car. The voice assistance is only partially implemented (it doesn't open windows or the sunroof). I mainly regret buying the car because of this.

[AlanBaban]

I Wished they add an option to hide “temp bar” it just take too much from the screen

[konstantinalois]

Love the climate controls!! But currently like my idrive 8 in my 23 x1. The Home Screen swipes effortlessly and looks so pretty.

[studiomonty]

Will this software be available on the I4?

[Dimitriosjm]

Where is the play/pause button on the music widget...