The New BMW Connected Feature Will Connect Cars to Amazon Echo's Alexa
Hayley McGlone — August 12, 2016 — Autos
References: theverge & digitaltrends
A new BMW Connected feature will give owners the ability to connect their car to the Amazon Echo's Alexa digital assistant.
The BMW Connected feature is a continuation of the current features implemented on the BMW Connected cloud architecture. The Alexa feature will enable BMW and Alexa owners to speak to and control Alexa from their car. The Alexa feature will enable BMW owners to check gas levels and unlock the door by communicating to Alexa.
The Alexa BMW Connected feature is a further expansion into the area of digitalization. The current BMW Connected features scan the owner's smartphone's calendar and address book to calculate travel time based on real-time traffic. BMW Connected can even take the car's fuel or battery level into consideration to tell owners when to leave.
The BMW Connected feature is a continuation of the current features implemented on the BMW Connected cloud architecture. The Alexa feature will enable BMW and Alexa owners to speak to and control Alexa from their car. The Alexa feature will enable BMW owners to check gas levels and unlock the door by communicating to Alexa.
The Alexa BMW Connected feature is a further expansion into the area of digitalization. The current BMW Connected features scan the owner's smartphone's calendar and address book to calculate travel time based on real-time traffic. BMW Connected can even take the car's fuel or battery level into consideration to tell owners when to leave.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Luxury Cars - The integration of luxury cars with voice-activated virtual assistants like Alexa presents an opportunity for automakers to enhance the in-car experience and offer personalized services.
2. Digitalization of Automotive Industry - The expansion of BMW Connected features signifies the growing trend of integrating digital technologies into automobiles, creating opportunities for innovation in connectivity, convenience, and user experience.
3. Smart Vehicle Management - The ability to remotely monitor and control various aspects of a vehicle, such as fuel levels and door locks, through voice commands opens up possibilities for enhanced vehicle management systems and improved driver convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The integration of voice-activated virtual assistants in luxury cars like BMW opens up new avenues for innovation in the automotive industry, allowing for enhanced connectivity and personalized user experiences.
2. Artificial Intelligence - The integration of Amazon Echo's Alexa with BMW Connected highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence in automotive technology, paving the way for AI-powered virtual assistants to transform various industries.
3. Smart Home - The integration of BMW Connected with Amazon Echo's Alexa creates opportunities for further integration between smart cars and smart home devices, enabling seamless control and automation in both environments.
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