The OEM satellite radio functionality of your automobile also contributes to a seamless user experience on your BMW iDrive system.
Simply navigate to the Media/Radio menu on your iDrive to find BMW SiriusXM Satellite Radio alongside other music options like FM radio or the AUX input on your BMW. You can rapidly move between stations, browse categories, or access your pre-set favorite SiriusXM channels by using your iDrive controller and steering wheel buttons.
If you have BMW CarPlay, you can use your SiriusXM app through the CarPlay user interface as well. Visit the official CarPlay website to get the most recent list of BMW CarPlay apps.
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The SiriusXM dealer app can be downloaded first and contains a step-by-step guide for obtaining your free three-month trial of the service.
In North America, BMW vehicles come equipped with satellite radio.
Trial Details
All new BMW models with SiriusXM will get a complimentary 12-month trial subscription to the SiriusXM Platinum Plan. A 3-month trial subscription is included with qualified pre-owned1 and certified pre-owned (CPO) automobiles.
Your customers can enjoy the best entertainment available in their cars and on the SXM App with the Platinum Plan trial subscription. This includes music that has been carefully selected to be ad-free, Pandora stations, sports play-by-play, talk shows hosted by celebrities, news, comedy, Howard Stern, and more.
A large selection of podcasts, including SiriusXM exclusives, along with original discussion channels
How can I make SiriusXM available in my car?
- Call 866-635-8634.
- Whenever prompted, say your radio ID (also called an ESN or SID)
- If you are prepared to get your activation signal right away, answer “Yes.”
- In order to receive your activation signal, pay attention to the instructions. Speak to an agent by saying “Listener Care” if you have any additional inquiries.
With a BMW, is SiriusXM free?
A free trial membership to SiriusXM for six months and the All Access plan, which covers all of SiriusXM’s channels both inside and outside the vehicle, are included with every new BMW. You may take advantage of it with no cost or obligation.
Do I have Sirius on my BMW?
Through a satellite, SiriusXM radio offers access to hundreds of original channels. SiriusXM offers a wealth of entertainment options, including music, sports, news, and humor. SiriusXM, which was previously an option, is now a standard feature on all BMWs from the model year 2021 and later.
How do I switch my Sirius between vehicles?
Make sure you have the VIN and radio ID for the car you are adding or transferring (also known as an ESN or RID). How to locate your radio ID
1. Set your radio to channel 0 on the dial.
2. The radio ID ought to be shown.
Note: My Account is where you can also discover your radio ID. For navigational guidance, see below.
Note: To display the ID on some SiriusXM(r) radios, you must press and hold down the SAT or ESN button or use the radio’s menu options. For more information, consult the owner’s manual of your car.
How can I restart my car’s XM radio?
“Refresh” can be texted to 77917. We’ll text you a specific link to use to start the radio refresh process. Observe a text message example. When you’re in front of your radio, complete the signal refresh as directed by the text message.
How does SiriusXM know that I just purchased a new car?
In a putative class action alleging violations of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, Jones Day successfully defended and won affirmance on behalf of Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“DPPA”).
In addition to working with auto dealers to ensure that people who buy Sirius XM-equipped automobiles may enjoy Sirius XM’s satellite radio service, Sirius XM collaborates with auto manufacturers to put Sirius XM-compatible equipment in new and used vehicles. When a consumer buys or leases a vehicle with Sirius XM technology, many car dealerships have agreements with Sirius XM that require them to legally give Sirius XM their customers’ contact information. Customers of the dealership are given a free trial subscription to Sirius XM, which raises the value and attractiveness of the cars.
James Andrews, the plaintiff, acquired a pre-owned vehicle in California and was given a free trial subscription to Sirius XM. He filed a lawsuit after Sirius XM tried to get in touch with him over the trial subscription. He claimed that Sirius XM had gotten his contact information from the California DMV in violation of the DDPA, a law intended to prevent the improper publication of personal information by state DMVs. He kept his lawsuit even after Sirius XM informed him that it legally obtained his information thanks to its contract with the car dealership. Andrews claimed that Sirius XM had broken the DPPA by using data that eventually came from his own, voluntarily submitted driver’s license.
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the district court’s decision to reject Andrews’ claim. Id. at *6 (citing Sirius XM’s brief) notes that the DPPA “was not designed to address every abuse of personal information that occurred to emanate via a driver’s license.” Instead, its purview is restricted to unauthorized disclosures made by state DMVs and those who inquire of them. Id. The court determined that Sirius XM did not break the DPPA because “neither Sirius XM nor anyone else solicited or got his information from the California DMV.” Id.
The Ninth Circuit also upheld the district court’s decision to deny Andrews’ request to amend his complaint to include a claim under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Andrews claimed that Sirius XM misled the dealership into signing the data-sharing agreement, in violation of the CFAA. Even if that (inaccurate) claim were accepted, Andrews would not be able to make a claim under the CFAA. He had to demonstrate “loss to 1 or more persons… totaling at least $5,000” in order to do so. The Ninth Circuit rejected Andrews’ argument that the “lost potential” for him and his hypothetical class members to market their customer data met this condition. Any “revenue los[ses]” that fall under the CFAA’s definition of “loss” must be caused by a “interruption of service.” (Quoting 18 U.S.C. SS 1030(e)(11)) Id. at *7. Andrews’ lost marketing opportunity had nothing to do with a “interruption of service,” therefore allowing him to change his complaint would have been pointless. Id. at *8.
The Ninth Circuit’s majority ruling made it clear that companies can continue to properly collect and use consumers’ contact information without worrying about being subject to severe penalties under the DPPA or CFAA.
How can my XM radio be upgraded?
Create an account first. Please keep in mind that you’ll need your Radio ID or Account Number to finish the registration process. The order confirmation will contain the account number for subscribers with streaming-only plans. The order confirmation will contain the account number for subscribers with streaming-only plans.
If you’ve already registered, go to the My Subscriptions tab in the Online Account Center after logging in. Choose Change my subscription from the dropdown menu after finding the radio or plan you want to modify. With this option, you can change your plan’s level.
After accepting your new plan, go online or dial 855-MY REFRESH (697-3333) to obtain the activation signal so we may deliver the updated channel list to your radio. Keep your Radio ID close at hand.
Why won’t my car’s Sirius radio work?
Verify that the radios in your car and on XM are set to the same FM frequency. Ensure that all of the cords connecting your stereo system to your SiriusXM radio are firmly and securely attached. Ensure that the SiriusXM radio’s FM mode is off. Auxiliary input mode on the host radio should be selected.
How much time does it take Sirius radio to start up?
After you have finished the subscription procedure, activation typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes, but it might take up to an hour.
How can I pair my Bluetooth device with my Sirius radio?
In the Bluetooth Vehicle Dock, put the SiriusXM radio. Press the power button to turn on the Radio if it does not turn on automatically. B. Hold down the Bluetooth button for four seconds while pressing and holding it until the Bluetooth Indicator LED changes from blue to red and starts blinking blue and red in succession (one second blink)
How can I see the status of my Sirius subscription?
You may access your SiriusXM(r) subscription details, radio ID, and more on My Account, under Plans & Services, if you have an active OnStar(r) or Connected Services+ plan. You must log in to your account on the SiriusXM website if you don’t have an active OnStar or Connected Services package.
Between My Account and SiriusXM accounts, there can be a delay. By logging in to your account on the SiriusXM website, you can always check the status of your subscription.
How can I stop listening to XM radio?
This is the process you’ll follow if SiriusXM was pre-installed in your car, if you signed up online, if you started your membership by phone, and more. This is likely where you fall if you didn’t use the mobile app.
A direct SiriusXM subscription must be canceled by contacting the company. You can either phone them at 1-866-635-5020 or do this online by going to this website and selecting Chat with an Agent.
The phone service is only offered Monday through Friday, however the online chat is accessible every day of the week.
Do you get a free trial of SiriusXM?
Launch your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM. Get exclusive SiriusXM podcasts, videos, and more along with ad-free music, artist-specific channels, comedy, discussion, news, and sports! See here for offer details.
Is XM radio functional in Alaska?
With a few restrictions, you can listen to SiriusXM Satellite Radio almost anywhere thanks to those satellites orbiting high in the sky. This includes the 48 contiguous United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, as well as up to 150 nautical miles into the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Great Lakes.
Throughout our satellite service area, including Alaska and Hawaii, streaming SiriusXM is available.
If my automobile has satellite radio, how do I know?
- On your stereo, look for the SiriusXM logo. The SiriusXM logo may occasionally be added to the radio by the automaker to promote the vehicle’s SiriusXM compatibility.
- To find the SAT button, look. There is usually a SAT button located someplace on automobile stereos with built-in satellite receivers. The button, which represents the satellite, acts as a gateway to SiriusXM stations. The SAT button is often located among the AM/FM and DISC AUX buttons.
- Consult the owner’s manual. Checking your owner’s manual should only be done as a last resort because the other two solutions are significantly simpler. Most likely, the section on your car’s audio system will have the details you require.