Hyundai has today announced it is going to unveil its all-new Display Audio infotainment system at next month’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015, with support for Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, which will be offered in select 2016 models. The new in-dash system will also feature the next generation Blue Link system with Connected Care, a suite of safety and car care features and remote engine start with climate control.
According to Hyundai, iPhone owners will be able to use Apple CarPlay to take the familiar features from their iPhones and put them right on the touch-screen display while driving. Similarly, Android Auto support will bring the Android experience into select Hyundai models by projecting apps and services into the Display Audio system. The new system will also incorporate Hyundai’s multi-use home screen, HD Radio capability and mixed AM, FM and SiriusXM presets.
Additional Display Audio infotainment system features include:
Integration with Apple’s Siri-powered “Eyes Free” mode
Functionality allows owners of compatible vehicles to use the voice command button on the steering wheel to ask Siri questions without taking their eyes off the road
Siri Eyes Free supports making calls, selecting and playing music, composing and reading back test messages, using Maps and getting directions, reading notifications, finding calendar information, adding reminders, among other functions
Integration with Google’s voice actions and predictive Google Now functionality
Pandora integration with smartphone
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with enhanced features
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
Traffic flow data in major markets, 24/7 traffic incidents and alerts
Sports scores and schedules, stock ticker, movie times, fuel prices and weather/alerts
Advanced voice recognition
Swipe technology
Music, video and picture storage
New home screen with multiple functions
Functionality brings drivers relevant information like local weather, upcoming appointments and current traffic conditions
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