Almost everyone these days has a smartphone. Children, adults, teenagers, and even older people all have smartphones, especially the iPhone. As such, smartphones have become a huge part of our lives and it’s going nowhere any time soon.
Smartphones give us a world of knowledge at the touch of a button, stay connected to the people we love, and now we can even use them to help make our driving experience better. Thankfully, we have car features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that enhance the driving experience, and almost every car manufacturer wants them in their vehicle.
Cars Now Have More than the CarPlay Feature
We’ve all become used to standard Bluetooth features and phone integration with our car’s infotainment system. In fact, it’s almost become expected that your car will have Bluetooth capabilities in 2023 regardless of how low-end the model might be. There are some brands that not only allow you to pair your phone and your car for music, calls, and messages but have even developed manufacturer-based phone apps that will tell you specific details about your car.
Acura, for example, has an app that pairs with the new MDX and other models, and it does a lot more than play music. Download the app and you can lock and unlock your car from your phone, allow you to sound the horn and flash the lights, and can show a few other statistics about your car as well.
BMW and Audi, of course, take their apps a step further by allowing you to see useful information about your car’s mechanical system and control other various features like your car’s sunroof.
It’s Not Just Expensive Car Brands Doing This
You can find applications for any car brand these days, though the usefulness varies. You don’t have to spend money on the newest luxury car to get a cool car app, because even brands like Ford have their very own versions too.
The list doesn’t end with the big manufacturers either, as other brands that have car-integrating smartphone apps in their new models include:
- Infiniti (MyInfiniti App) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Hyundai (Hyundai Care) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Land Rover (Land Rover Remote) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Lexus (My Lexus App) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes Me App) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Toyota (myToyota Connect App) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
- Volkswagen (myVW App) Available on Google Play Store & App Store
Of course, you won’t be surprised to also know that Tesla has an app as well, because if there is one thing that Tesla does right, it’s ensuring its cars stay modern.
Conclusion
Having an application subscription is required to get the most out of these features, but the subscription price varies for each brand. Phone apps are just another way we can stay more in control of our car, and if anything it’s just a cool way to show off your car to people.
