Next-generation vehicle entertainment system announced by FCA

FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) unveiled Uconnect 5, the next-generation automotive entertainment system, on January 27 (local time).

U-Connect series is a vehicle system that enables central management of various functions such as navigation and audio. The latest version, UConnect 5, provides the ability to use two smartphones at the same time by pairing them first. If you pair your personal and business smartphones, you can respond to reception without having to pair them individually.

In addition, up to 5 driver profiles can be saved. Profiles record data about your favorite music and frequently used applications, as well as seat location data. It can reduce the trouble of changing the seat position each time you ride.

It also supports Alexa, the Amazon voice assistant feature. Speaking a wake word like “Hey, Chrysler” will give you simple voice assistance. It is possible to conveniently use restaurant or refueling reservations while driving, and remote operation using a smart speaker is also possible.

In addition, it has added the ability to wirelessly link with navigation applications such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which were not possible until now. In addition to Alexa, you can also use the voice control features of these applications.

In addition, it also supports wireless updates that were not supported by the previous generation, UConnect 4. You don’t have to go to the dealership to update whenever you need it, and you can always keep the latest version. This product is equipped with 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of flash memory, so the processing speed is said to be 5 times faster than before. The implementation will be in late 2020, and will be installed on brands such as Alpha, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat. Related information can be found here .