On April 20, SAIC-Volkswagen released its new smart car connection system for the first time through online live broadcast. This system completely connects the accounts of the car terminal, mobile terminal and SAIC-Volkswagen Super App. Provides a wealth of voice, navigation, music, radio, parking, payment, and smart home functions. At this press conference, SAIC Volkswagen also announced that this new system will be the first to be installed on the 2020 Passat. This system will gradually replace MIB and CNS vehicle engines and be gradually extended to Tuyue, Viloran and other models. In the future, new energy vehicles on the MEB pure electric platform will also be fully equipped with this system.
Different from previous Volkswagen vehicles, the new smart car connectivity system not only supports OTA upgrades, but also provides more than 30 online service functions. For car owners, core upgrades are mainly reflected in voice control, navigation, entertainment and smart home.
Voice control has made significant progress, but there is still a gap between it and the best level of Chinese brands
The more multi-scenario voice control system is a highlight of the new Volkswagen smart car connection system. Compared with older cars that can only activate related functions by recognizing fixed passwords, this system not only adds the function of fuzzy instructions, but also extends voice control to air conditioning, navigation, music playback and other functions. The system can be started by "Hello, Volkswagen" or a customized wake-up word. Judging from the function demonstration at the press conference, although voice control has made great progress in recognition and response speed compared with Volkswagen itself, if it is compared with GKUI and Zebra Smart Compared with the best level of Chinese brands represented by behaviors, there is still a gap.
Navigation is more accurate and can be planned based on big data
Through in-depth cooperation with Amap, the online navigation function of the new Volkswagen Connected Vehicle System is more powerful. According to the press conference, the navigation function can not only plan reasonable routes based on real-time updated Amap big data and traffic restriction information in the city to avoid congestion. As the first car company in the country to introduce AutoNavi lane-level navigation, the new Volkswagen connected car system can not only accurately locate the upper and lower viaducts or different lanes of the highway, but also supports underground garages thanks to the high-definition map customized and developed by AutoNavi. and indoor navigation in parking buildings.
Massive online entertainment resources
In terms of in-car entertainment systems, SAIC Volkswagen has chosen to conduct in-depth cooperation with platforms such as Ximalaya FM and Kuwo Music. In addition to supporting wake-up-free voice switching music, You can adjust the volume, etc., and you can also log in to your personal account to achieve breakpoint listening - that is, any audio listened to on other Internet terminals can be played seamlessly on the car. In addition, mobile phone collections, self-created playlists, and VIP rights can also be enjoyed after logging in to your account.
Smart home, more than remote control
The new Volkswagen connected car system can also realize more than 500 brands and more than 2,000 products by joining forces with JD.com's Xiaojingyu IoT platform. Covering mainstream brands such as Haier, Midea, Changhong, Oaks, and Supor, as well as mainstream categories of smart homes such as air conditioners, humidifiers, and water heaters for remote control. Not only that, by linking with the electronic fence function in the Super app, smart home appliances can also be automatically triggered by changes in the vehicle's GPS location. That is, fully intelligent control that "starts the air conditioner in advance when you return home and automatically turns off the power when you leave home".
About SAIC-Volkswagen Super App
In addition to the car itself, the SAIC-Volkswagen Super App independently developed by SAIC-Volkswagen also plays an important role in this new connected car system. In addition to regular functions such as checking the current status of the vehicle, remaining fuel level, and finding the vehicle with one click. Users can also improve vehicle safety through settings, such as the electronic fence function, which can notify the owner as soon as the vehicle leaves the specified geographical range. In addition, functions such as group travel, maintenance and repair appointments, traffic violation inquiries and payment can also be operated through this powerful App.
Written at the end
In terms of in-vehicle interconnection, Chinese brands with higher market sensitivity and close cooperation with local Internet companies have been at the forefront in recent years. For most joint venture brands, in-vehicle interconnection has been a shortcoming that has become increasingly prominent in recent years. However, from the new smart car connectivity system launched by SAIC Volkswagen this time, it is not difficult to see the efforts made by the joint venture brand. Although SAIC Volkswagen's system has not reached the top level in terms of functionality and openness, it can still be regarded as a milestone breakthrough for the Volkswagen brand, which has always been relatively conservative. What's more, SAIC-Volkswagen's huge user base and R&D strength, whether it is the iteration speed of the system in the future or the added value behind big data, cannot be underestimated.
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