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This may seem like an irrelevant topic, but the truth is that with all the upcoming changes to BMW models in the future, the video below will be very important. BMW decided to remove many buttons in future cars. This is nothing new, and minimalism clearly dominates most new cars. However, this also means that climate control is moving in different places. That place is the big screen on the dashboard.

I recently drove a BMW iX, and I also had to get used to the new layout. And it's not as easy as I thought. The first thing that surprises you is how complicated the menu looks at first. For drivers and passengers, you will encounter a large number of options. That's because buttons for other functions are also included here. Activating the seat heater is done from the same menu, as is the activation of the heated steering wheel, and so on.

Of course, you can still change the fan speed, temperature, and other functions, but in general, the menu is much more complicated than expected. That's why the video below caught our attention and we decided to share it with you. It is not only useful for BMW iX owners, but also useful for all BMW owners from next year, because most cars in the future will get a new layout and iDrive 8 operating system.

In it, you can learn about all its functions and one particularly important thing: let it run automatically. The new HVAC system uses smart sensors to detect whether a certain area of ​​the car gets more heat due to direct exposure to the sun, or whether induction heating is more effective in certain situations (provided your car has it installed). After some quick calculations, the car itself can decide how to keep you warm or cold depending on the situation. All you have to do is select the preferred temperature.

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