Use iCloud with BMW connected drive...how to get the device recognized by the connected drive.

See here - How do I add iCloud email to connected drive

Thanks, sounds logic. However, I always get the message "Error - change user data" on the BMW connected drive website when I try to do exactly as you described. Any further thoughts?

Thanks so much for your post - I was getting nowhere. The vital bit I was missing was entering the UserName without the "@icloud.com"

Also, for those (like me) who have set up Apple two-stage verification, in the password field you will need to enter the App-specific password generated exactly as shown when you create it on your Apple account - including the hyphens.

I have just set this up in my BMW. If you have "two-step verifivation" enabled in iCloud then you will need an "app specific password" to make it work. BMW customer services were very helpful but they are not Mac people.

You need to use this app specific password when you set up the e-mail access in BMW connect via their web portal (easier than in the car) (instead of your normal iCloud password).

BMW guide is available at:

https://juicelp-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/1460583068490-z2ns81uaw920r5or-7318 47a9681c9439bd17c3da403fea02/Email+setup…

and finally:

Once you have set up a mailbox using the ConnectedDrive portal. You can see this from the drop down menu in Remote Cockpit/Control (don't worry if the password is not visible (password*) the mailbox is set up OK. See thread as if you have two-step verification it's an App specific password that is needed to set up the mailbox.

In the car, when you access the E-mail (via the Communication section in iDrive), the first time you use it it will ask for a Username and Password (and if you want it to auto-activate). These details are your ConnectDrive Login information, not your iCloud details! This confused me for some time. I have contacted BMW so hopefully any new documentation will give more precise instructions.

That worked!!!

Thanks