BMW, a leader in luxury and performance, offers vehicles rich in technology and comfort. To enhance the driving experience, BMW integrates various streaming services and mobile apps for personalized entertainment. The Amazon Music app allows seamless access to your cloud music directly from the BMW dashboard. Browse by genre, artist, album, or track, and enjoy all your purchased and uploaded music.
So, follow this post to access Amazon Music in your BMW via Amazon Alexa, BMW iDrive, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB Drive.
Option 1. Play Amazon Music on BMW with Amazon Alexa
Amazon's Alexa is a digital assistant that can be integrated into vehicles through Amazon Alexa Car Integration. This feature is accessible via the My BMW app or directly in vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System 7 or higher. You can link your Amazon Music account in the dashboard or the My BMW app. Before connecting your BMW with Amazon Alexa, you need to make sure you have a reliable WiFi and Bluetooth connection.
How to Activate Amazon Alexa on Car's Screen
Step 1 Log in with your BMW ID on your car's display.
Step 2 Then tap the Apps icon on the left side bar, you can see all apps on your BMW system.
Step 3 Find and click the Alexa icon on screen, and hit the Get started button to move to the next step.
Step 4 Your car's dashboard will display the code and QR; you need to open the Amazon app on your phone to scan it.
Step 5 Log in with your Amazon Music credentials, and then you can directly ask Alexa to play Amazon Music on your BMW on the road.
How to Activate Amazon Alexa on My BMW App
Step 1 Launch the My BMW app on your phone and go to the Profile page.
Step 2 Under the 3RD PARTY SERVICES, you can see the Amazon Alexa icon.
Step 3 Tap it, and you will enter the connected voice services screen. Hit the CONNECT option next to Amazon Alexa.
Step 4 After navigating to the Amazon website, you need to sign in with your Amazon Music account and hit the Allow button to access Amazon Alexa Voice Services.
Step 5 Tap the continue button to set the Amazon Alexa languages for having a better control of Amazon Music playback.
Step 6 For iDrive 7, you need to go to Settings in your car. Locate the General settings and choose Personal assistant to locate the Voice control.
Step 7 After entering the detailed box of Online speech processing, toggle on Third-party providers to successfully set Amazon Alexa on your car.
Option 2. Play Amazon Music on BMW with Apple CarPlay
For iPhone users, Apple CarPlay provides a seamless way to access Amazon Music in your BMW. Once connected via USB or wirelessly, the Amazon Music app automatically displays on the infotainment screen. You can easily navigate Amazon Music's playlists, albums, and stations with hands-free listening. After ensuring your vehicle is support Bluetooth connection, you can follow the steps below to play Amazon Music on BMW via CarPlay.
Step 1 Press and hold the voice command button located on your steering wheel.
Step 2 Activate the Wi-Fi feature on your iPhone, then navigate to Settings on your iPhone's home screen.
Step 3 Tap the General tab to find the CarPlay function.
Step 4 Locate your vehicle in the list and select it to finalize the setup process.
Step 5 Then your iPhone will cast to the dashboard of your car, and you can use Siri to open Amazon Music and control the playback with the button on the dashboard.
Option 3. Play Amazon Music on BMW with Android Auto
Android users can stream Amazon Music in BMWs through Android Auto, which mirrors the app onto the infotainment screen. By connecting via USB or wirelessly, users can easily access Amazon Music digital content from its catalog. This seamless interface offers a convenient solution for Android users seeking easy access to Amazon Music on the go. Before connecting your Amazon Music to BMW, you need to ensure the Bluetooth, WiFi, and locations sercices is set up on your Android device.
Step 1 Launch the Android Auto application on your smartphone. For devices running Android 9 or earlier, download the Android Auto app. For Android 10 and above, the functionality is integrated, eliminating the need for a separate app.
Step 2 Navigate to the "General" settings and find "Customize launcher" in the Display section.
Step 3 Select Amazon Music to include it in the Android Auto launcher.
Step 4 Access the Settings on your smartphone and enable Bluetooth.
Step 5 Press and hold the voice command button on your vehicle's steering wheel to initiate the pairing process. If the pairing menu does not appear, refer to your car manufacturer's instructions for assistance.
Step 6 Choose your phone from the list and confirm the connection via Bluetooth.
Step 7 After successfully connecting your phone to your vehicle, tap the app launcher on the car's screen. Locate the Amazon Music icon, log in to your account, and you can start streaming Amazon Music.
Option 4. Play Amazon Music on BMW with iDrive
BMW ConnectedDrive comprises all digital services that intelligently connect the vehicle with your mobile devices, smart home technology, and your vehicle's intelligent interfaces. If you're already a BMW ConnectedDrive customer, perform the steps below to get Amazon Music on BMW iDrive. Make sure to have the Amazon Music app with an active Amazon Music account on your smartphone first.
Step 1 Install My BMW from App Store or Play Store on your cellphone.
Step 2 Once installed, connect your phone to your BMW via a USB cable.
Step 3 After doing so, start the Amazon Music app on your phone. And your BMW will detect automatically.
Step 4 On the BMW touchscreen, head to Media or ConnectedDrive.
Step 5 Scroll down to the Smartphone apps section and you will notice Amazon Music.
Step 6 Start Amazon Music in BMW to enjoy your favorite music. Please be aware that you use your phone's mobile data when using Amazon Music in the car.
Option 5. Play Amazon Music on BMW with Bluetooth
When it comes to playing music in the car, Bluetooth should be first on our minds. Arguably, streaming music over Bluetooth provides great convenience. Here's how. For your safety, it is only possible to pair a phone whilst the car is stationary.
Step 1 Turn on the Bluetooth option on your mobile phone.
Step 2 In the BMW touch screen, go to Communication > Manage mobile devices > Connect new device.
Step 3 Select Bluetooth audio as the required function and then your BMW Bluetooth name is displayed.
Step 4 Within the Bluetooth menu on the phone, find and select your BMW Bluetooth.
Step 5 Then you will be asked to confirm that the unique code shown in the car display matches the code on the phone.
Step 6 Press OK to pair your phone and your BMW and apply the functions.
Step 7 Stream your favorite Amazon Music songs from your phone and it will be played through your BMW stereo.
Even though playing Amazon Music in BMW via Bluetooth is elastic, lots of users complained that they can't control the playback with the Bluetooth interface in BMW the way you can with the native Amazon Music app. This also causes the Amazon Music BMW not working issue.
Option 6. Play Amazon Music on BMW with USB Drive
In addition to the above functionalities BMW supports, do you know you are allowed to import music from a USB drive to BMW for offline listening? Indeed, this way is what we most recommend for a smoother experience without preventing by an unstable internet connection or any playback error. According to BMW Amazon Music customers, they were inundated with the BMW Connected Drive Amazon Music App not working issue. Imagine if this issue happens on the road, how annoying it will be! Thus, listening to Amazon Music offline without the app is the perfect solution.
To listen to Amazon Music in BMW offline without the Amazon Music BMW app, you have to download Amazon Music to a USB drive first. With ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader, this task can be easily done with three clicks. This splendid converting tool is designed to download and convert Amazon Music to MP3, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and M4B with lossless quality kept. In the process of conversion, ViWizard removes Amazon Music DRM so you can play them without the Amazon Music player or transfer them to a USB drive or other devices for listening. After saving Amazon Music to a USB drive, you have direct access to Amazon Music on BMW iDrive with the BMW-USB importing function.
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Now, you've known why we recommend using a USB drive to play Amazon Music in BMW. Here's how to download Amazon Music to your USB drive with the aid of ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader.
Step 1 Set the Output Parameters for Amazon Music
ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader offers options for you so that you can customize output tracks as you like. Just click the Menu icon at the top right corner and then select Preference. On the new window, choose the Convert section. Now you can adjust all available parameters like the format, channel, sample rate, and bit rate. After customizing, don't forget the OK button.
Step 2 Link Your Amazon Music Account
After adjusting the output audio settings, return to the initial interface of ViWizard and hit the Amazon Music icon. You will enter the built-in Amazon Music web player, click the Sign in button to log in with your Amazon Music credentials.
Step 3 Add Tracks from Amazon to ViWizard
And then you can copy the link of a track, playlist, album, or artist on Amazon Music, and then paste it to the top of ViWizard software. Or you can also click the Add to List icon to add your preferred songs to the conversion list.
Step 4 Start Downloading Amazon Music
Just one-click the Convert button at the bottom right corner, and you can download Amazon songs to local files or as MP3s. And then you can enjoy them with no need for the Amazon app. After conversion, click the bottom Converted icon to browse the downloaded songs. Or, you can find them in your local folder.
Step 5Transfer Amazon Music to BMW for Listening
Connect a USB drive to your computer. Then, open the folder with the converted Amazon Music files on your computer. Copy and paste or directly drag the converted Amazon Music to a folder under the USB drive.
Import Amazon Music from USB Drive to BMW
As stated, BMW supports storing music from a USB drive. After importing Amazon Music to BMW storage, accessing Amazon Music can not be easier at any time even without a network.
Plug in the USB drive to the BMW USB port.
On the BMW touchscreen, select Media/Radio.
Scroll down to set USB as a resource and shift the controller to the left.
Find and touch Import music. After that, all Amazon Music tracks included in your USB drive will be imported. And from the upper-right corner, you can see the progress bar.
Once complete, Amazon Music tracks will be saved to the Music collection under the Media/Radio tab.
Conclusion
With the BMW ConnectedDrive Amazon Music app and Amazon Alexa, it is not hard to access Amazon Music in BMW. Likewise, it's easy to stream Amazon Music in BMW from your cellphone via Bluetooth. The true challenge is how to play Amazon Music without issue. Amazon Music not working often happens when using the Amazon Music BMW app, while occasionally no playback control in the Bluetooth connection. So using ViWizard Amazon Music Downloader and a USB drive is the perfect way. And then feel free to dive into Amazon Music in BMW with a most charming abandon.
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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