The next-generation BMW voice assistant will be built on Alexa technology. Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President of the Connected Company and Development Technical Operations BMW Group, claims that Alexa will enable an 'even more natural dialogue between driver and vehicle, so drivers can stay focused on the road'.
Since the introduction of the first BMW voice assistant (BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant) in 2018, voice interaction has become an increasingly important part of BMW iDrive.
With this collaboration, BMW customers can look forward to an improved user experience with their vehicle's personal assistant The new BMW voice assistant will work in cooperation with Alexa, providing customers with the benefits of an intelligent assistant that is the vehicle and services expert. Alexa can provide the familiar experience many customers are already using today.
These include the ability to control music, remotely manage their smart home, add items to a shopping list, or check the weather for the day.
Customers can still choose to use either the BMW voice assistant and Alexa individually, or have both assistants work alongside each other. The first vehicles with the new generation of BMW's voice assistant is expected to launch within the next two years.
Since the introduction of the first BMW voice assistant (BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant) in 2018, voice interaction has become an increasingly important part of BMW iDrive.
With this collaboration, BMW customers can look forward to an improved user experience with their vehicle's personal assistant
These include the ability to control music, remotely manage their smart home, add items to a shopping list, or check the weather for the day.
Customers can still choose to use either the BMW voice assistant and Alexa individually, or have both assistants work alongside each other. The first vehicles with the new generation of BMW's voice assistant is expected to launch within the next two years.
