Take the plunge into the revolutionary realm of in-car infotainment. MINI Connected embodies a unique symbiosis of driver, MINI and the online world.
A MINI specially equipped with "MINI Connected" opens the gates to a completely new world. Simply plug in your iPhone to the USB port of your MINI and run MINI Connected app, with the aid of the MINI joystick, the high-definition display and the vehicles sound system, you will experience the various functions of this app.
To find out about compatibility with iPhones and any other information, check out
MINICHINA.COM.CN/CONNECTED/
Functions:
MINIMALISM Analyser
A driving style analysis that evaluates how efficiently the driver accelerates and slows down, enabling him or her to gain or lose MINIMALISM points. This makes for a reduction in consumption and the scores can be compared with the worldwide MINI online community on the iPhone.
Weibo & Kaixin
Never lose contact with the "social network". You can receive status updates and have them displayed in your MINI. A "Like" button and the sending of predefined status messages are also included.
News
News services can be received via RSS and shown on the display in the MINI. The selection of any individual wishes can be optimally adapted on your iPhone.
Jiepang
The experience with the MINI adventures about the location based social Network jiepang. Share, discover interesting places nearby and know the location of friends! Get additional tips, deals and badges. Just check and notify the community, at which place you with your MINI just passed - or just get out….
NEW: Driving Excitement Analyser
Condition Check, Force Meter and Digital Sport Instruments open up unique opportunities to let you get more enjoyment out of driving your MINI. The Excitement Analyser evaluates how well you are in control of your MINI. You can collect Experience Points (XP) for accelerating, braking and steering, then progress from level to level in the individual categories. Badges of merit can be earned for progress. Condition Check, Force Meter and Digital Sport Instruments are further elements of the Driving Excitement Function and reveal unique opportunities for having even more fun driving a MINI.
NEW: Calendar
MINI Connected gives you access to your iPhone calendar while youre on the go and dont miss any appointments. You can even access directly you contact data saved on your iPhone and establish a connection directly.
Prerequisites & Tips
When installing the app the user has to register. A WLAN connection is recommended in order to download further content.
Please note:
For safety reasons, you can control the app only through the car’s input devices while the iPhone is connected to the car.
Some functions are only available if the iPhone has been connected to a vehicle that has been specially equipped with MINI Connected; some features also require additional options in your MINI. The range of services and functions varies according to the specifications for the equipment and the country. Some selected functions work in cooperation with a third-party provider and may not always be available or function in the same form. Please also observe the conditions and requirements of these 3rd party service providers.
A broad-band connection is necessary; any additional costs incurred by this (e.g. due to roaming charges) are stipulated in the contract between the customer and the provider. Limited and/or reduced functionality are possible if the network bandwidth is not sufficient, e.g. because of insufficient network coverage or volume-based bandwidth limitations.
Updates for this application - as far as they are available - are free of any extra charge. Any other extensions can incur extra costs. The right to adapt or alter this product is reserved at all times.
The app might be updated, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.
Compatibility and further infos at MINICHINA.COM.CN/CONNECTED/.