Google announced a number of ways to keep Android devices connected as part of CES 2022. This included cars. As vehicles become electrified, there are prospects for more initiatives to turn cars into connected devices. In the coming months, Volvo Cars is launching direct integration with the Google Home ecosystem, Volvo and Google announced today.
The integration allows car owners to turn their cars on and off, check temperature and gain vehicle information such as battery life by giving voice commands to Google Assistant-enabled home and mobile devices.
Google announced that the feature will come to other countries in the future
Google has announced that this feature will be available in European markets such as the US, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy, France and Spain. In addition, he stated that support will be provided to other countries in the future. In addition, since the latest Volvo models have Google built in, it will reportedly soon serve as a download platform for YouTube.
is available via the Snapdragon digital cockpit infotainment system, which YouTube has announced will be applied to its upcoming electric SUV. The partnership with Google is seen as part of a larger move by Volvo to facilitate more digital services. On highways, SUVs allow drivers to focus on other preferred activities instead of touching the steering wheel.
Henrik Green, Product Manager of Volvo Cars, made a statement on the subject. Green’s statements were as follows:
“It’s part of our promise to make our customers’ lives better and more fun by allowing them to watch videos while they’re charging or waiting to pick up their kids from school. With YouTube and other major streaming services coming soon, our customers will not be able to view their charging breaks as just a power up, but to enjoy them. This will make electric car ownership a little easier.
Volvo Cars Product Manager Henrik Green
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