How to use the BMW Drive Recorder – BMW How-To

The BMW Drive Recorder lets you capture video clips from the vehicle’s exterior cameras – ideal for documenting traffic situations or incidents. In this BMW How-To, discover how to activate, customise, and use this feature in vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System 7.

Save up to 10 short recordings directly in your vehicle and export them for later viewing.

🔍 What You’ll Discover
✔️ How to activate the BMW Drive Recorder for the first time
✔️ Adjusting recording duration, camera angles and trigger type
✔️ Viewing, exporting, and deleting saved recordings

⚙️ Feature Availability
The BMW Drive Recorder is available in vehicles with BMW Operating System 7 produced from July 2019, when equipped with Parking Assistant Plus and Surround View cameras.
Each feature and function depends on availability. Depending on vehicle model, technical specifications and market regulations, the availability and details of a function may vary.

📽️ Key Moments
00:00 – Introduction to the Drive Recorder
00:21 – Accessing the app and initial setup
00:42 – Adjusting recording settings
01:09 – Manual vs. automatic recording
01:34 – Viewing and exporting saved clips
01:45 – Playback conditions and data display

🔗 Learn More
📖 The BMW Driver’s Guide app provides detailed insights into your vehicle’s equipment and functions. The Owner’s Handbook is also available as an app in many countries. Learn more here:
🌍 bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

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