watching dvd on idrive

[Sheldon13]

I am new to this forum so i am not sure if this has been discussed before.

I have done a search and found nothing on it and found nothing on the forum.

Is it possible to watch a dvd on the idrive system while the car is in motion.
It would be nice for passengers in the car during long trips.

 

[petrivanzyl]

I've tried to research this. As far as I can tell, it is possible if you hack/upgrade the software. Search for it on youtube, not sure if there are local people that can do this same upgrade.

This stuff I researched was on the E90, I presume other iDrive systems/versions would work similar.

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[video=youtube]

"With the introduction of CIC-based iDrive, most users immediately noticed an increased display resolution of the CIC display (1280x480), which is particularly noticeable in full screen mode. A hidden gem of the CIC based iDrive units was the capability to play DVD movies - a feature only available while the vehicle is in park.

We would like to announce that VideoinMotion is now available for most current BMW models and programmed while you wait. We are also the only vendor to offer VideoinMotion for the new F01/F10 BMW models.

Programming removes the 3km/h video interlock from the iDrive display, which stops the video feed while the vehicle is in motion.

The following iDrive models are supported for VideoInMotion programming:

Supported BMW Models:
2009+ 1-series
2009+ 3-series
2010 5-series
2010+ X5
2009+ Z4

Current BMW 5/7-series (F01/F10) models are also supported:
2011+ 5-series
2009+ 7-series

As always, we do not recommend the driver watch video content while driving, but this can make long trips for passengers (and the kids) quite enjoyable.

Please contact us directly to schedule an appointment."

There are many similar videos.....

 

[Coisman]

I am new to this forum so i am not sure if this has been discussed before.

I have done a search and found nothing on it and found nothing on the forum.

Is it possible to watch a dvd on the idrive system while the car is in motion.
It would be nice for passengers in the car during long trips.

imp:
feel free to follow the link and read my thread :thumb:
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=29858

 

[Sheldon13]

I've tried to research this. As far as I can tell, it is possible if you hack/upgrade the software. Search for it on youtube, not sure if there are local people that can do this same upgrade.

This stuff I researched was on the E90, I presume other iDrive systems/versions would work similar.

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[video=youtube]

"With the introduction of CIC-based iDrive, most users immediately noticed an increased display resolution of the CIC display (1280x480), which is particularly noticeable in full screen mode. A hidden gem of the CIC based iDrive units was the capability to play DVD movies - a feature only available while the vehicle is in park.

We would like to announce that VideoinMotion is now available for most current BMW models and programmed while you wait. We are also the only vendor to offer VideoinMotion for the new F01/F10 BMW models.

Programming removes the 3km/h video interlock from the iDrive display, which stops the video feed while the vehicle is in motion.

The following iDrive models are supported for VideoInMotion programming:

Supported BMW Models:
2009+ 1-series
2009+ 3-series
2010 5-series
2010+ X5
2009+ Z4

Current BMW 5/7-series (F01/F10) models are also supported:
2011+ 5-series
2009+ 7-series

As always, we do not recommend the driver watch video content while driving, but this can make long trips for passengers (and the kids) quite enjoyable.

Please contact us directly to schedule an appointment."

There are many similar videos.....

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Thanks for the info.. i have checked this as well but you have to pay via paypal for the software and they send you a link with download instructions.
dont know how safe it is.

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I am new to this forum so i am not sure if this has been discussed before.

I have done a search and found nothing on it and found nothing on the forum.

Is it possible to watch a dvd on the idrive system while the car is in motion.
It would be nice for passengers in the car during long trips.

imp:
feel free to follow the link and read my thread :thumb:
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=29858

Thanks Cois .

dont want to get unnecessary fines