Audi just became more appealing to technophiles today after the company announced its integration of Google?s Android Auto, which was unveiled today at Google?s I/O annual technologies conference in San Francisco. Like Apple?s CarPlay, Android Auto will combine the user?s smartphone with their car?s in-dash infotainment system in a seamless manner that?s conducive for safe driving free of distractions.
Audi?s integration of Android Auto means a lot of new voice controls for Google Play Music, Google Maps, and other functions. Video and multimedia, along with text-rich items won?t be displayed while the car is in motion, but will become available when in Park.
The system comes alive when an Android smartphone is connected to a compatible Audi. A prompt appears asking if the user wants to display their apps through the MMI system. Once chosen to do so, the system basically uses the MMI screen as an interface for the smartphone. Audio streams and microphone inputs are all routed through the car.
What?s more, Audi says the Android Auto system will be available within a number of 2015 model year vehicles, meaning Android Auto-equipped Audis will be roaming the streets starting sometime this fall. Of course Audi ensures that Android Auto-equipped car will not prohibit users from connecting non-Android smartphones like iPhones or Blackberries, but the full functionality of the system won?t be accessible.
Click past the jump to read more about Audi’s Android Auto Connection.
Audi Plans to Introduce Android Auto Connection Starting 2015 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 28 June 2014 12:00 EST.
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