BMW will launch its voice-activated assistant in the car next year

If you do not like to say "Hey BMW", you'll be able to change the name of the wizard for anything you want and BMW says the wizard is designed to know your preferences at over time. It can take into account routines and habits, which allows users to simply say "Hey BMW, bring me home" when they want to return home, for example. Plus, simple statements such as "Hey BMW, I'm cold" or "Hey BMW, I'm tired" will get the assistant to adjust settings like temperature, lighting and music Consequently.

Users can also poll the wizard on various aspects of their vehicle, such as the operation of automatic high beams, if the oil level is sufficient or there are current warnings. Drivers can also give them access to their calendars to receive updates on when they have to leave for a scheduled appointment. In the future, the BMW Assistant will also alert drivers to potential problems, such as tire pressure, share fuel economy tips and make an appointment with a service center. It will also be compatible with other digital assistants, like Alexa, and will be accessible from speakers and smart phones.

In 2016, BMW unveiled its Connected app, which allowed users to access some of the same features via their phones, but the Intelligent Personal Assistant is integrated with the vehicle system. Last year, the company also announced that she was bringing Alexa to her cars, although her new assistant is supposed to be complementary to that of Amazon.

At launch, the smart personal assistant will be available in 23 languages ​​in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil and Japan. It will also be launched in China in May 2019. The availability of specific features will vary by market.