For cars equipped with voice commands I'm aware of the command ("Messages") that will get you to the Messages menu that displays a list of text messages on your phone, but is anyone aware of a voice command that will actually initiate playback of a message? Getting to the messages menu is nice, but largely defeats the purpose of voice commands if you still have to use the stick and look at the screen to do anything once you're there...

 

There is a play button on the messages screen that will initiate a text to speech session for that particular message. It is a bit of a pain to get there but it is an option.

 

Thank for the response... I'm aware of how to operate it from the screen - was just hoping MINI thought to include voice command options for doing so without having to use the screen / stick.

 

With an iPhone and Siri, she'll handle it for you a whole lot better than BMW's system.