2019+ BMW X5 (G05) and X6 (G06) Forum General X5 / X6 Topics Gesture Control Thread Tools. With the iDrive X infotainment, BMW is waving (pun intended) goodbye to gesture controls. Instead, it will focus on touch and voice controls.
A More Intuitive Future BMW's decision to cut gesture controls may feel like a small change, but it's emblematic of a broader shift within the automotive industry. The 2026 BMW X5 50e is here with a few late model updates - including 25% faster charging! In this video, I'll break down the key changes, what they mean for. Principle Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview The camera in the headliner detects gestures that are carried out in the area of the center console at the height of the Control Display. Activate/deactivate 1. "CAR".
2. "Settings". 3.
"General settings". 4. "Gesture control".
5. "Gesture control". Carrying out gestures Perform gestures.
Conversely, BMW has decided to remove gesture control for the 2026 model year, a feature some found gimmicky, perhaps streamlining the user experience. Otherwise, the X5 carries forward its well-regarded attributes: a range of powerful and smooth engines, a luxurious and tech-rich cabin, and a commanding road presence. BMW's gesture controls are done and gone with its next-generation infotainment system, and that's a good thing.
Besides Gesture Control All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:21 PM. The carmaker also admitted that very few people were actually using its gesture control feature in the first place.
New BMWs will come with an upgraded infotainment system The new technology will be fitted on its upcoming Neue Klasse models. Discover how BMW Gesture Control lets you manage calls, volume, and more with simple hand gestures. Learn how it works and which BMW models include it.