Automotive OEMs infotainment platforms continue to evolve from purely proprietary car interfaces to environments that prioritize the integration with driver’s and passengers’ connected devices - a feature that is increasingly valued and can even determine the choice of a vehicle model and brand. As Apple continues to work on its own “OS” approach to CarPlay and establishes partnerships with the automotive industry, a growing number of models are being developed with Android Automotive OS (AAOS). A leading German provider of infotainment screen interfaces for the automotive industry, Cinemo quickly understood the opportunity to leverage AAOS integrations and create an elevated experience for drivers and passengers.
Built on top of AAOS, Cinemo CARS facilitates system enablement of seamlessly connected experiences on the OEM platform, using a modular architecture that supports both iOS and Android, reducing development complexities and enabling OTA updates for continual innovation. The CARS Connect Suite brough the in-car experience to the next level with multizone audio, seamless multi-passenger video calls, and BYOD-enabled remote control of vehicle functions.
CARS Connect Suite enables zero-effort, app-free device pairing and control of HVAC, media playback and navigation directly from the user’s own device. The solutions allows for multiple audio zones directly managed from the infotainment system to let passengers enjoy different content and enable collective video calls leveraging cameras from all passenger devices.
The CARS Connect Suite includes CARS Connect Direct, CARS Connect Audio, and CARS Connect Camera, the latest additions to Cinemo’s expanding solutions. For automakers, these brand-new capabilities significantly enhance the appeal of the in-car experience while simplifying the integration of multi-device support.
As vehicles become increasingly connected, passengers now expect in-car entertainment to be as versatile and seamless as their at-home media setups. With the introduction of CARS Connect Direct, passengers can now access infotainment effortlessly and control media, climate, navigation and more directly from their personal devices, further enriching the in-car experience without the need to install an app.
CARS Connect Audio solves the challenge of different media preferences by enabling each passenger to control their own audio zone, creating an environment where everyone’s personal entertainment needs are met. Some passengers are able to listen to music while others prefer podcasts, videos, video conferencing or children's content.
And CARS Connect Camera enables passengers to leverage BYOD for on-the-go business and personal video calls, enhancing productivity during car rides and enabling passengers to share memorable moments via their own device cameras.
For automakers, these brand-new capabilities significantly enhance the appeal of the in-car experience while simplifying the integration of multi-device support. “With the expanded CARS Connect Suite, Cinemo continues to drive the AAOS experience forward by enabling exciting new use cases that integrate BYOD in the vehicle,” says Abe Silhan, Director of Portfolio Management at Cinemo. “We invite all car brands to explore our new CARS Connect Suite products, designed to instantly enhance the in-car experience and bring further excitement to their customers.”
The entire CARS Connect Suite is part of Cinemo’s broader vision to provide an easy-to-integrate fully connected in-car ecosystem that merges built-in hardware and brought-in devices, for further enhancing the passengers in-car experience.
Cinemo is a global provider of infotainment products that make every screen an opportunity and are truly system agnostic. Founded in 2008, and with a strong history of industry firsts, Cinemo is a partner for more than 40 market-leading OEMs and over 20 tier-1s. The company works with the top high-tech and consumer electronic companies as well as global music and video content providers.
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