July 10, 2020 鈥 (SEATTLE. WASHINGTON): Firstech, makers of Compustar and DroneMobile, has launched an App Store update for the DroneMobile iPhone App that unlocks full compatibility with Siri, Apple鈥檚 virtual assistant. This announcement makes DroneMobile the first and only aftermarket connected car solution to support the 鈥渂ig 3鈥 of voice control: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple鈥檚 Siri.
DroneMobile users can access Siri functionality via the iPhone 鈥淪hortcuts鈥 App, where they can program custom voice prompts to trigger DroneMobile commands like remote start, keyless entry, and GPS car finder. As long as the custom voice prompt doesn鈥檛 conflict with Siri鈥檚 core library of functions, users can program any phrase to control their car. Furthermore, users can layer additional actions for other apps to initiate with a single voice prompt. For example, 鈥淪iri, start morning routine鈥 could remotely start your vehicle鈥檚 engine, turn down your smart thermostat, and play your favorite song on Apple Music.
Integration with 鈥淪hortcuts鈥 also presents limitless possibilities for DroneMobile users to automate their vehicle control experience. For example, a shortcut can be set up to automatically arm your vehicle鈥檚 security system at 9PM and disarm it in the morning. To ensure driver and vehicle safety, most commands do require user confirmation and verification via Face or Touch ID.
鈥淭his latest update to the DroneMobile App establishes a very real connection between the smart car and the smart home,鈥 shares software director Carmine Maraglio. 鈥淓ven during these uncertain times, we at Firstech are committed to offering new ways for drivers to stay connected to their vehicles and families - on or off the road.鈥
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