Region: Greece

Inclusion of Greek Language in BMW Connected Drive Voice Commands

Petition is addressed to
BMW AG

2 Signatures

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2 Signatures

Collection finished

  1. Launched December 2024
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Petition is addressed to: BMW AG

With the removal of phyhsical control switches from modern cars and the use of touch screens and voice commands, it is crucial to be able to use voice command on your native language. This is not available even for newer BMW idrive system in Greek language.
Since not everyone is fluent in English, it is crucial to be able to issue commands instead of be distracted while driving to use the touch screen.
We starting this petition to collect signatures to send the below letter to BMW Greece
Both owners and intrested parties can sign the petition.
Note: It is not required to add real address or postcode, but it is required to add a valid email address

Letter to be send:
"Subject: Request for of Greek Language Support in BMW assistant Connected Drive Voice Commands
Dear BMW Customer Support Team,
We, the undersigned owners of BMW vehicles, are writing to request the incorporation of the Greek language into the voice command functionality of the Connected Drive system as it is already available in other car manufacturers. As Greek-speaking users, we believe this enhancement would significantly improve our driving experience by allowing us to fully utilize the system's capabilities in our native language and will also attract new potential clients that are not fluent in English. Especially in new models, with the removal of majority of physical switches and functionality moving to touch screens and voice commands this is crucial also for our safety.
This addition would not only demonstrate BMW's commitment to inclusivity but also enhance accessibility for a broader audience, especially considering the strong appreciation for BMW vehicles within the Greek market.
We kindly urge BMW to consider this feature in future software updates and would be grateful for any updates or timelines regarding its potential implementation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please feel free to contact us for any further information.
Sincerely,"

Reason

With the removal of phyhsical control switches from modern cars and the use of touch screens and voice commands, it is crucial to be able to use voice command on your native language. This is not available even for newer BMW idrive system in Greek language.
Since not everyone is fluent in English, it is crucial to be able to issue commands instead of be distracted while driving to use the touch screen.

Thank you for your support, Charis Akritidis, Athens,
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Petition details

Petition started: 12/05/2024
Collection ends: 06/04/2025
Region: Greece
Topic: Traffic & transportation

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