What are the benefits of Spike in my MINI with Operating System 9?

Depending on the model and equipment of your MINI, the digital character "Spike" supports you in its role as MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in the operation of MINI Operating System 9. Inspired by the shape of an English bulldog, Spike reacts to your voice commands with lively facial expressions, movements and gestures and shows emotions such as curiosity, joy or concentration depending on the situation. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Spike learns your personal habits and anticipates suitable functions and settings for your MINI depending on the situation.

Spike is available for MINI models with MINI Operating System 9 and the MINI Connected package.

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You can issue voice commands to the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant to control selected functions of your MINI with Operating System 9 from the areas of vehicle functions, o...

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The default activation word for the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in your MINI with Operating System 9 is "Hey MINI!". You cannot set a personal activation word.

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The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant currently supports more than 30 system languages of your MINI with Operating System 9. To change the system language, select the followin...

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The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is a voice assistant that facilitates the operation of your MINI with Operating System 9 and provides you with a wide range of informatio...

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In MINI models with MINI Operating System 9 (until 10/2025), you cannot change the voice of the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant. In MINI models with MINI Operating System 9 ...

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No. The MINI Personal Assistant in your MINI with Operating System 9 is only activated by the activation word ("Hey MINI") or by briefly pressing the microphone button on the st...

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No. In your MINI with Operating System 9, the basic functionality of the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is already set up ex works and can be activated via the microphone b...

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To use the full range of functions of the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in your MINI with Operating System 9, you must be logged in with your MINI ID and activate the foll...

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This MINI how-to video describes how to set up the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in your MINI with Operating System 9. Please note: The availability and range of functio...

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The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in your MINI with Operating System 9 is a voice assistant that makes it easier for you to operate your vehicle and provides you with a wi...

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The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in vehicles with MINI Operating System 9 currently supports the following languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech Republic, Chinese (Cantones...

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