If you still doubt the primacy of artificial intelligence in our lives, slip into a vehicle manufactured over the past three years. Driving assistance, all kinds of assistance, AI is becoming more democratic in the automated driving route. But while the machine is waiting to do its job on the road, you may already be handling some tasks, such as manipulating menus or physical controls for music, messages or calls, navigation or air conditioning. Today, you have two solutions: Buy a quality vehicle already equipped with this technology or download the app on your smartphone before attaching it to your car via the popular “mirroring”. The first is very practical. Who are now monopolizing home voice management. Of course now in the car, you will see, the list of fitted models is growing!
Google Assistant, through the back door
To “own” Google Voice help without having to look at your smartphone, you need to choose carefully when buying your car. In fact, at present it is rare for models sold directly (in Europe) through the Android automotive system and the “GAS” service, Google Automotive Services (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play …). One of the benefits of Android Automotive is its open source page, which makes it possible to easily download applications from the official “Store” just like your smartphone. You can also use Google Maps directly on your car’s screen as a navigation system, and above all regular “OTA” (other air) updates that apply to both GPS maps and voice assistance. Permanent evolution. So, where do you find “Ok Google”? Here is a list of fitted cars for 2022.
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Renault
- Electric McCann e-Tech
- South
Volvo
- XC40 P8
- XC40 Refill
- C40 Refill
- XC60
- V90 (removed from builder)
- V90 Cross Country (Removed from Builder)
Several groups, such as Ford and Stellantis, have already announced the upcoming implementation of Android Automotive, but to complicate matters, keep in mind that you can not use all Google services! In fact, in Stellandis, the Android automotive Will be included in specific cars from 2023, but without the popular GAS : Instead of Google Assistant, Stellandis will use … Amazon Alexa.
Keep in mind that finishing Silicon Valley Company will increase the possibilities with Android Automotive: in addition to managing voice control, navigation and applications, Google also collaborates with manufacturers to allow its operating system to lock / unlock the vehicle owner. Start it remotely or and check the battery charge.
Amazon-Alexa
There are two ways to use the Amazon Voice Assistant in the car. Like Google, you can choose a vehicle “fitted” with this artificial intelligence or download the Alexa app. But in this last case, unlike Google, you have to use the Echo Auto Remote box connected via Bluetooth or via sub ports! Too bad, impractical.
Fortunately, there are many models that have the built-in Alexa Auto standard, proof that manufacturers are finally leaving the ballast on board for the benefit of IT and “tech” professionals, who are better known when they are on board. About software development. Like Google Assistant, Alexa Auto allows you to perform certain functions with a simple voice: Temperature control, navigation, music, calendar or call management, Alexa Auto is constantly improving. Today, many large manufacturers use Alexa, and the possibility of providing voice assistance should increase tenfold. Lamborghini has announced a real milestone to cross with the new generation Aventador, the current Huracan already fitted with the Alexa. A real technical challenge in this type of car, in which the engine-generated sound gets primary rather than the driver’s voice!
Audi
- A1 (from 2020)
- A6 (from 2020)
- A7 (from 2020)
- A8 (from 2020)
- Q3 (2020)
- Q7 (from 2020)
- Q8 (2020)
- E-Tron (from 2019)
Land Rover
- Range Rover (2022)
- Whaler (from 2021)
- Evoque (from 2021)
- Discovery (from 2021)
- Discovery Sport (from 2021)
- Defender (from 2020)
Jaguar
- I-PACE (2021 onwards)
- F-PACE (2021 onwards)
- E-PACE (from 2021)
- XE (2021 onwards)
- XF (from 2021)
Lamborghini
- Huracan EVO
- Huracan EVO RWD
- Future Aventador
Mini
- Clubman (from 2018)
- Changeable (from 2018)
- Nattavar (from 2018)
- Hatch (from 2018)
- John Cooper Works (from 2018)
Seat / Capra
- Seat Leon (from 2020)
- CUPRA Designer (2020 onwards)
Volkswagen
- Golf8
- Gaddy (from 2021)
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