Control display split screen mode?

billoh · 09-04-2023, 07:16 AM

I've just gotten my 2024 iX and am trying to understand all of these features. I replaced a 2013 535, which had an option that allowed a split screen view that I used (2/3s Nav and 1/3 media for example). I can't find any way to do this on the much larger screen in this vehicle. Is it possible?

Paladin1 · 09-04-2023, 09:21 AM

Short answer, no. The "screen" is actually two separate screens - your instrument cluster and the the main screen, and the real-estate is not user-configurable other than what a particular selection dictates. You can move and delete tiles, and nav and media are already there by default for example.

darylp310 · 09-04-2023, 09:41 AM

I usually keep my nav on the right hand screen and media on the screen in front of me so I can see what song/podcast is playing. It’s a little bit complicated to explain how to do it, but press the gear icon on the steering wheel and select Media as the option for the drivers screen. I think that should do what you want.

Paladin1 · 09-04-2023, 09:51 AM

Yep - both the main screen and IC are moderately configurable, but only with the selections available (dividing the main screen isn't one of them):

billoh · 09-04-2023, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the help. I did see that both Nav and Media displays were available in the Instument cluster as well as in the Control display. It just seemed that such a large display could have been segmented on demand. Oh well, old dog learning new tricks.

darylp310 · 09-04-2023, 09:01 PM

billoh I was curious so I also tried configuring my iX to show Nav + Media on the same screen. I was able to do both with CarPlay and the native iDrive menu. See attached photos.

jasonstuff · 06-29-2024, 10:39 PM

Can you give me the steps you took to do this?

Kennethjk · 06-29-2024, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonstuff

Can you give me the steps you took to do this?

I don’t believe the tiles can be moved if you have 8.5.
What year is your car and when did you get it

cunny · 06-30-2024, 04:23 AM

Doesn’t pressing the home button on the centre console do this for you.

jono987654321 · 06-30-2024, 08:21 AM

Yes. You have map on the largest part of the centre screen together with a couple of tiles with other info, such as current track, or weather, time etc.

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billoh Registered 6 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX, 2014 BMW X3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X3 [0.00] 2024 BMW iX [0.00]	Control display split screen mode? I've just gotten my 2024 iX and am trying to understand all of these features. I replaced a 2013 535, which had an option that allowed a split screen view that I used (2/3s Nav and 1/3 media for example). I can't find any way to do this on the much larger screen in this vehicle. Is it possible? Last edited by billoh; 09-04-2023 at 07:17 AM.. Reason: grammar
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Paladin1 Major General 7324 Rep 5,272 Posts Drives: 2022 iX xDrive50, DGM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive M60 [0.00] 2022 iX xDrive50 [9.33]	Short answer, no. The "screen" is actually two separate screens - your instrument cluster and the the main screen, and the real-estate is not user-configurable other than what a particular selection dictates. You can move and delete tiles, and nav and media are already there by default for example.
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darylp310 Major 2258 Rep 1,390 Posts Drives: 2025 BMW iX 50 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Tesla Model S [0.50] 2025 BMW iX50 [0.00]	I usually keep my nav on the right hand screen and media on the screen in front of me so I can see what song/podcast is playing. It’s a little bit complicated to explain how to do it, but press the gear icon on the steering wheel and select Media as the option for the drivers screen. I think that should do what you want.
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Paladin1 Major General 7324 Rep 5,272 Posts Drives: 2022 iX xDrive50, DGM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive M60 [0.00] 2022 iX xDrive50 [9.33]	Yep - both the main screen and IC are moderately configurable, but only with the selections available (dividing the main screen isn't one of them):
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billoh Registered 6 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX, 2014 BMW X3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X3 [0.00] 2024 BMW iX [0.00]	Thanks for the help. I did see that both Nav and Media displays were available in the Instument cluster as well as in the Control display. It just seemed that such a large display could have been segmented on demand. Oh well, old dog learning new tricks.
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darylp310 Major 2258 Rep 1,390 Posts Drives: 2025 BMW iX 50 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Tesla Model S [0.50] 2025 BMW iX50 [0.00]	billoh I was curious so I also tried configuring my iX to show Nav + Media on the same screen. I was able to do both with CarPlay and the native iDrive menu. See attached photos. Attached Images
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cunny New Member 9 Rep 27 Posts Drives: BMW IX Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Doesn’t pressing the home button on the centre console do this for you.
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jono987654321 First Lieutenant 499 Rep 375 Posts Drives: BMW iXM60 (2024) Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW iX M60 [10.00]	Yes. You have map on the largest part of the centre screen together with a couple of tiles with other info, such as current track, or weather, time etc.
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