How to Turn Off the Built-in Navigation Prompts in BMW?
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You can disable the voice prompts by locating the voice prompt option on the navigation map interface and unchecking or closing it. Simply look for the speaker-like icon to perform the operation. If you cannot find the option to check/uncheck "Voice Prompts" on the map interface, try entering the "Settings" menu to locate it. If you still cannot find the "Voice Prompts" option in the above locations, click into "Settings" and then select "Destination Guidance Settings."
When driving my BMW 7 Series, I always find the navigation prompts too noisy, especially during rush hour commutes. The constant voice guidance interferes with my radio listening. Turning off the prompts is actually quite simple: After ignition, press the navigation icon on the center console screen to enter the menu, find the "Settings" option, scroll down to the "Voice Guidance" or "Alert Sounds" section, and select to turn it off. The whole process takes just two to three minutes. After disabling, the map still works normally with unchanged route display, just without those beeping sounds and voice instructions - allowing more focused driving without affecting navigation functionality. I recommend checking if there are any software updates for your vehicle, as older systems sometimes automatically restore disabled settings. Additionally, if you want to completely disable navigation, you can select "Turn Off Navigation App" in the same menu, though usually just turning off prompts is sufficient to avoid hassle.
