Sorry this might seem dumb but I dont get this - does it work on every model? - what am I meant to do?

Its on my steering wheel, the manual doesnt really tell me much!?!

It only works if you have bluetooth I think Craig

Not sure about that Ian, my first clubbie had the button but it didn't work whereas the other two have worked

Maybe it just didn't work but dealer said it wasn't a fitted option but did have bluetooth although only basic

I've had an r56 with full bluetooth and that had the voice button which worked... I think you pressed it and held it for a few seconds then it would ask you to speak. Worked really well when there was just me in the car, although it didn't seem to work for some reason when I had passengers!

Hmm not sure then Dave! I had bluetooth in my old Checkmate and the button worked in that too

I need to try it again tomorrow.
I dont get why the button is there if it doesnt work!

It's just a standard button with the MFSW

Works good for me. I can ask it to call someone and ............. that what it does

Worked for phone use only on my Cooper D with Basic Bluetooth.

On my S with Full Bluetooth & Nav it navigates through most options on the Nav / radio / Phone / Setup menus.

Hi, Newbie on here. I originally had a 2009 Cooper D with Full Bluetooth and the voice control button worked fine. I requested that the dealer specced my new cooper d withe the same full bluetooth and some other extras.

Took delivery on Friday and the voice control button does not work, although the telephone button does. Dealer says that I need Visual boost radio. The brochure that I placed order from at the time back on August said that Voice control costs "£0" when ordered with full bluetooth.

Any ideas, the car is pretty useless if I have to pull over or risk a fine every time I need to call someone?

Can it be retro fitted. The dealer showed me an internal bulletin from last week saying that the option no longer worked with just the audio boost. Someone has cocked up as I say my order was placed in August.

Can anyone offer any help/advice please?

Thanks

Hi Craigy
PM Martin (mjnewham) hes a real teci and showed me how to do stuff with mine. He your man

Chris

Start1980 wrote:

Hi, Newbie on here. I originally had a 2009 Cooper D with Full Bluetooth and the voice control button worked fine. I requested that the dealer specced my new cooper d withe the same full bluetooth and some other extras.

Took delivery on Friday and the voice control button does not work, although the telephone button does. Dealer says that I need Visual boost radio. The brochure that I placed order from at the time back on August said that Voice control costs "£0" when ordered with full bluetooth.

Any ideas, the car is pretty useless if I have to pull over or risk a fine every time I need to call someone?

Can it be retro fitted. The dealer showed me an internal bulletin from last week saying that the option no longer worked with just the audio boost. Someone has cocked up as I say my order was placed in August.

Can anyone offer any help/advice please?

Thanks

It's a tough question, I found that Mini isn't always clear with the more technical options. I would contact either Mini Park Lane; the only 'Offical' Mini dealer (others are fanchises) or try contacting Mini UK direct. The customer services are very good.

Voice control should come with full bluetooth and armrest; at least it always has! Shame if they changed it. Mind you, I never used it when I had it - was always easier just to scroll to number on the OBD with MFSW controls.

Thanks. My point is that also, I ordered the car before they sent the bulletin to the dealers.

They need to fit the full kit FOC then ring Mini UK they will get it sorted for you... Don't wait to long

Thanks everyone. Mini UK looking into it for me. Dealer says they will back me as it seems that Mini UK changed the spec but did not tell the dealer! Not sure what can be done but I don't want any type of aftermarket kit . . .

Ok so bringing up this old post again

I have this button in my new mini there isnt much about it in the handbook at all (same as my old mini)

I saw a review on the MINI on youtube and he pressed it and said play CD and it did - but it seems to be on telephone mode when I press it? I dont want telephone...

Anyone know any more on this button?

It'll only give you full voice control if the car has it specced. If it doesn't, then it'll only work for the phone options

I have this button.... Never pressed it, I forgot about it.... Now I'm wondering if it actually does anything.... How would I even know if it has Bluetooth?

I have it and it just tells me to "shut up and do it myself"

As Ian said it has to be spec'd to be able to use on all systems....

Mini99 wrote:

I have this button.... Never pressed it, I forgot about it.... Now I'm wondering if it actually does anything.... How would I even know if it has Bluetooth?

Has your phone got Bluetooth Dee? If so use it to do a search when in the car and it will find it if you have it...

Or pop into the dealer with VIN no. and they can tell you the spec

All mine says is "sorry I didn't understand that command". Easier and quicker to do it manually.

I don't have one of those screen thingymebobs in my car so I guess it's just a useless button haha

Mackem13 wrote:

All mine says is "sorry I didn't understand that command". Easier and quicker to do it manually.

Try speaking in German!

Mine works on telephone mode but its a bit complicated

Im not sure what else these 2 buttons do yet

Discovered I have PDC today aswell - all this tech - my audi hardly had any in it!