How-to: Activating and Using the BMW Anti-Theft Recorder

Protect your BMW with the Anti-Theft Recorder, which captures video footage when the vehicle’s alarm system is triggered. Learn how to activate this feature and receive real-time alerts via the My BMW App. Whether triggered by the tilt sensor or interior motion sensor, your vehicle’s cameras automatically record when equipped with the required options — and send you a push notification with timestamp and location data. 🔍 What You’ll Discover ✔️ How to activate the Anti-Theft Recorder ✔️ What triggers recording and notifications ✔️ Viewing alerts and footage in the My BMW App ✔️ Required options and equipment ⚙️ Feature Availability Each service and feature depends on availability. Depending on vehicle model, technical specifications, and market regulations, the availability and details of a function may vary. The Anti-Theft Recorder is part of the optional Parking Assistant Plus or Parking Assistant Professional. Interior recording requires the optional Interior Camera. 📽️ Key Moments