Hyundai set to launch Blue Link app at CES 2015

One of the big technology trends we expect to see at CES 2015 is increased convergence between mobile devices and automobiles. Today Hyundai announced that they will be releasing the next generation of their Blue Link System on 2016 Elantra GT and Veloster models. Along with the announcement about the next generation of the system, Hyundai also announced they will be releasing a new Blue Link smartwatch app to make it even easier for car owners to interact with their vehicles.

The new smartwatch app will give users the ability to access features like door unlocking, remote starting or even access service information via their smartwatch devices. Hyundai’s executive director Barry Ratzlaff says the new features in Blue Link,

“expands Hyundai’s exploration into how wearable technology and Blue Link fit into a customer’s lifestyle. Connecting to your car through a smartwatch and voice recognition was previously something seen only in science fiction movies. Now, we can provide this capability to owners of Hyundai vehicles equipped with Blue Link.”

Along with tapping their smartwatch to access features, Hyundai owners will also be able to use voice activated commands through their smartwatch or smartphone, to perform actions like:

• Remote Engine Start
• Remote Engine Stop (Only available when vehicle is in remote engine start mode)
• Remote Door Lock / Unlock
• Remote Flash Lights / Honk Horn
• Car Finder
• Call Roadside
• Call Blue Link

On top of these, with the next generation of the Blue Link app, Hyundai says users will be able to access functions like a destination search and receive maintenance alerts when new vehicles are released that support these features.

Hyundai says they will be on hand at CES 2015 to demonstrate the Blue Link smartwatch app on Samsung, Motorola, Sony and LG smartwatches. They also indicate Android Wear users will be able to download the app from Google Play during the first quarter of 2015.

Be sure to check back here next week for our coverage of CES 2015 and see if we are able to get some hands on time with the Hyundai Blue Link system.

source: Hyundai

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