"Car owners can now expect to get a direct connection to their vehicles anywhere and at any time," said Alan Battery, GM Vice President of U.S. & Sales and Service.
Smartphone or smart phone has become a part of modern human life. Its function not only as a tool of communication and entertainment, but it has become a personal assistant to a lot of people. Phone or smart phone enabled as keys, wallets and other information with a quick search.
Target next smart phone is a car. Duties, assist or facilitate employment driver control the vehicle. Hence, the driving behavior will also change. Understandably, the mobile is not just a "remote key" cars, also for mengetajhui condition of the car, a variety of services from the manufacturer.
Next year
General Motors (GM), is one manufacturer that is incentive to take advantage of smart phone to enhance user convenience services or products. Last week, the largest producer of United States (U.S.) has announced, next year began selling a car that can be controlled via a smart phone.
For this, utilizing GM OnStar RemoteLink app that can be used on the iPhone, phones with Android and BlackBerry operating systems. With the application, car doors can be opened or closed via smart phone (do not bother anymore to use a key).
Car owners can also get other information, such as the amount of fuel in the tank and the distance can be, tire pressure, activate the horn and lights. It could even start the engine remotely by mobile phone.
Described by GM, the facility is not an afterthought or optional, but directly installed at the factory. Even been launched, will be integrated with the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App.
34 Model
All the brands GM will be equipped with OnStar RemoteLink Mobile applications, namely Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Although this reduced current OnStar subscribers, but GM will equip 34 models - launched next year - with the infotainment system which is compatible with RemoteLink app.
GM's decision provides services such distances because many customers need help. "The owner GM for help, open the door remotely via OnStar more than 60,000 times per month. That's why we offer them RemoteLink Key Fob Services. In this way, they can lock and unlock the doors or start the engine from anywhere through a mobile or wireless connection, "explains Mari Chan, president of GM Global Connected Consumer.
Further, start the engine remotely, a service that a lot of the most popular or requested by current users RemoteLink Mobile. RemoteLink Mobile applications are now provided with the package try (trial) or paid. Services offered, monitor the status of the car operating system, such as the condition of the engine oil and so on.
"Our vehicles are more and more connected to the phone. The device has now become an integral part of our lives, "said Chan.
Now more and more companies offering mobile health applications to determine which can be viewed through a smart phone. DashCommand, offering engine diagnostics, including information generated machine torque, turbo pressure, air-fuel ratio and other parameters.
No less memarik was an assistant on the road or when an accident. With a smart phone that is equipped with GPS, the driver or the car trouble on the road will be easily found by a mechanic to provide relief.
