good news for hyundai user!
At CES 2015, Hyundai will show off its Display
Audio head unit, integrating both Android Auto and Apple Car Play, designed for
the lower end of its line-up.
Android Auto appears on Hyundai's new Display Audio
interface when an Android phone is plugged into the car's USB port Hyundai.
Although Hyundai didn't manage to get Apple CarPlay
into its production cars this year, the Korean automaker still pushes hard on
smartphone integration, promising to show its new Display Audio head unit in
January at International CES 2015. This new head unit, designed for Hyundai's
least expensive models, will integrate both Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay.
Both Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay let drivers plug in their smartphones to a car's
USB port, then mirror navigation, audio and other apps on the car's LCD.
Drivers can use the car's touchscreen or voice controls to access apps, make
phone calls and send text messages. Both Android's and Apple's car integration
features were announced earlier this year.
The new Display Audio head unit will give the lower
end of Hyundai's model line-up an edge over competitors, as the touchscreen
will not only allow advanced smartphone integration, but also show standard
stereo controls. Display Audio also incorporates the newest version of
Hyundai's BlueLink telematics service, which connects the car through 4G.
Owners will be able to use a smartphone app to remotely unlock their doors, turn
on climate control and monitor maintenance needs. BlueLink also includes a
Stolen Vehicle Recovery feature.
Two notable exceptions to the Display Audio unit's
feature list are a CD player and embedded navigation, both made unnecessary by
the smartphone integration.
Hyundai will use CES 2015, opening in Las Vegas on
January 6, to show off its new head unit.
