Jaguar Land Rover USA today announced the new integration of Amazon Alexa with all models that have the Pivi Pro infotainment system1,4. Owners of compatible vehicles will be able to enjoy the benefits of intuitive voice-enabled experiences thanks to a no-cost software-over-the-air update.

Users of Alexa and other intelligent assistants use natural speech to interact, asking fall manner of directions. You can also control compatible devices, and this can now be done within you JLR vehicle.

Alexa uis embedded within Pivi Pro, thus will be able to control navigation, media playback, phone calls, and compatible smart devices. This small step will accelerate the company’s transformation into a digital leader in the automotive industry.

It is worth noting that Apple users can do this already, using “Hey Siri” to control phone functions, asking it to perform various in-app tasks. Jaguar Land Rover has wireless Apple Carplay in some models.

Without pressing buttons or taking eyes off the road, commands such as ‘Alexa, navigate me home’, ‘Alexa, play my chill-out playlist’ and ‘Alexa show me nearby coffee shops’ can all be done by voice, without touching the infotainment touchscreen. Alexa also enables customers to check the news, the weather and manage their schedule or shopping list, just by asking.

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“The seamless integration of Amazon Alexa with our Pivi Pro infotainment system gives customers simple, intuitive voice control of regularly used features, making the driving experience even more enjoyable,” said Alex Heslop, Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover. “The fact we can also offer this new feature to existing customers proves the value of our software-over-the-air-updates.”

“Customers around the world interact with Alexa billions of times each week, making life easier, more productive, and more fun,” said Christian Mentz, Head of Alexa Automotive International. “We’re excited to deliver that same delightful, convenient experience to Jaguar and Land Rover customers – and because Alexa is always getting smarter, new features and capabilities will be added over time and delivered to their vehicles automatically.”

Alexa was first seen on the all new New Range Rover to now be rolled out across all vehicles with Pivi Pro infotainment system. More than 200,000 existing owners globally of models fitted with Pivi Pro will also be able to benefit from the new technology thanks to software-over-the-air (SOTA) updates. These updates – offered at no cost to customers – showcase how Jaguar Land Rover’s SOTA technology can enable customers to enjoy the latest technological developments without having to visit their retailer.

Setup is easy: Customers can link Alexa to their InControl6 account by scanning a QR code on the Pivi Pro touchscreen and then follow a few simple steps.4

Jaguar and Land Rover Remote Skill for Alexa

The new system extends use by allowing Alexa to answer questions when the users are not in the vehicle.

“Skills” are like apps that help you do more with Alexa. Jaguar and Land Rover Alexa customers will also be able to control and check on their vehicle wherever they are using the Jaguar and Land Rover Remote Skill and any Alexa-enabled device. ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar to check my range’, ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar to start the climate’, Alexa, ask Land Rover if my car is fully charged’ or ‘Alexa, ask Land Rover if my doors are locked’ are just some of the features customers can access.

For more information on Alexa and how to activate, visit jaguarusa.com and landroverusa.com.

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