F55/F56 iPhones and Mini Connected XL with Nav and Siri

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Mar 17, 2018 | 09:31 PM

ericcwhitaker

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iPhones and Mini Connected XL with Nav and Siri

Hey everyone!

I just got a super killer deal on a swap for my base F55 for a 7 Line F55, year newer, with XL and Nav. I have a question regarding Siri integration. I was surprised to learn Siri works with a long press of the voice button. But what surprised me is the visual that popped up when using it on the iPhone. Picture attached. Can anyone tell me what exactly this means?

Thanks MINI fam! Also pictures of the new beauty attached.

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Mar 18, 2018 | 05:55 AM

bratling

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It is an alternate Siri display used only in cars. It’s a visual cue that Siri is in “eyes free” mode (ironic, I know!) and won’t provide any kind of answer that requires on screen display. Only things that can be answered aloud.

Siri uses this mode whenever connected to a car via Bluetooth, as far as I can tell. CarPlay is not required.