Gentex Announces Volkswagen as the First Automaker to Offer its Bluetooth®-Enabled Mirror for Home Automation
May 20 2021 - 8:00AM
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) recently began shipping to
Volkswagen (VWoA) its Bluetooth-enabled automatic-dimming mirror
with HomeLink integrated buttons capable of operating a wide range
of radio frequency (RF) and cloud-based smart home devices.
Gentex is a long-time supplier of electro-optical products for
the global automotive industry. It supplies nearly every major
automaker with connected-car technologies and advanced electronic
features that optimize driver vision and enhance driving
safety.
Gentex’s HomeLink is the industry’s most widely used and trusted
car-to-home automation system, with over 100 million
HomeLink-equipped vehicles on the road today around the world. This
vehicle-based wireless control system uses RF communication to
conveniently and reliably activate your garage door opener,
security gate and other RF-compatible, entry-critical devices.
The Bluetooth-enabled HomeLink system works in conjunction with
HomeLink Connect®, a companion app that users can configure to
control individual cloud-based smart home devices or activate
entire home automation routines. Once configured, the phone-enabled
app pairs with the HomeLink buttons in the mirror via Bluetooth,
allowing users to activate their devices without needing to
interact with their phone. One HomeLink button press can activate
garage doors, entry door locks, home lighting, security systems,
thermostats, entry gates, and other compatible devices.
The HomeLink Connect app also provides interactive programming
instructions to help users pair their HomeLink buttons to their
garage door opener and other appliances. By combining RF and
cloud-based wireless control for smart home devices, Gentex’s
HomeLink provides drivers with the most dependable and
comprehensive vehicle-to-home automation system available.
“Volkswagen of America has an extensive vehicle accessory
program that provides their customers a comprehensive range of
optional content,” said Neil Boehm, Gentex’s chief technology
officer. "We’re excited to have them bring our home automation
technology to their customers, and with HomeLink Connect offering
additional functionality, we’re confident it will become a 'must
have' feature for additional vehicles.”
Gentex’s Bluetooth-enabled HomeLink mirror will launch with VW
as an optional accessory on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The feature
will then roll out to additional vehicles.
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a supplier
of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the
automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation
markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection
market. Visit the company website at www.gentex.com.
Gentex Media Contact |
Gentex Investor Relations Contact |
Craig
Piersma |
Josh
O’Berski |
(616)
772-1590 x4316 |
(616)
772-1800 x5814 |
craig.piersma@gentex.com |
josh.oberski@gentex.com |
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