Following in the footsteps of Ford’s Sync, BMW has announced the launch of its new Voice Control system. As the name implies, Voice Control allows the driver to use simply voice commands to control the vehicle’s navigation systems and infotainment functions.
Set to launch in BMW vehicles this September, the Voice Control system will work in tandem with BMW’s iDrive. One key function of the new system is a voice activated navigation system. Although BMW has offered such a system since 2006, the new Voice Control does away with computer prompts. The user simply states a destination and the onboard computer determines the place, street and number on its own.
Voice Control will also be fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio functions. Like Ford’s Sync, Voice Control users will be able to simply say the title and artist of the song they’d like to hear. Starting in spring 2010, the system will also recognize data files stored on music players.
Voice Control will be offered in Germany and Austria, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, and the USA. No pricing has been announced.
06/08, 4:58 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
Driver: “prepare for warp speed”
car: “aye aye captian”
06/08, 5:11 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
I think it would be cool if you could sing a duet with you’re car’s nav system, like how The Righteous Brothers did “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’” with Hall and Oates.
06/08, 5:56 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Most drivers I encounter already employ a brains-free system so I hope they took that into account.
06/08, 6:17 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
i’ve been waiting for a car that can respond when i hail it in my best jean-luc picard voice…”computer!…run a level three diagnostic on the dual zone climate control immediately!”
06/08, 6:33 PM
posted by:
The Tuga
easy left into medium right, one hundred
06/08, 6:34 PM
posted by:
impulsive facts
“Auto self-destruct in 5….
4….
3…
2…”
oh! wait a minute! this isn’t a “reliant”
06/08, 7:00 PM
posted by:
Hyperion
lol, Johnny
06/08, 8:59 PM
posted by:
Pazzo Canguri
What happens when your wife wont shut the hell up in the car !!!! …it will send the car crazy…..
lol
06/09, 11:04 AM
posted by:
fan
hope this will not end up in something knight rider like… a car thats always the witty, snobby wise-ass… always contradicting you…
06/09, 1:00 PM
posted by:
ahnuconun
Well, knowing BMW’s clientele, it better have a sense of propriety, or else it’ll flop.
06/09, 3:33 PM
posted by:
shane train
Driver: Car, enter overcompensation mode.
Car: Driver, overcompensation mode is always active in this model. You should know that.
Driver: Okay, then cut off that Saturn getting off the ramp and then proceed to slow down once you’re positioned in front of it.
Car: So it will be done, sir.
06/09, 4:28 PM
posted by:
andy
can you tell it to make the car less ugly?
06/09, 10:43 PM
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06/10, 1:15 AM
posted by:
heimer
I am really frustrated to wash my car daily.will you tell me something to keep it clean.
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