AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- Uconnect 5 platform and Fire TV for Auto interact seamlessly
for access to TV shows, movies, games, Alexa, vehicle features and
more
- 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles first to offer Fire
TV built-in and unique-to-brand capabilities
- In-car connectivity allows passengers to stream their favorite
shows together or separately while staying linked to their digital
lives in a totally immersed experience
The soon-to-be revealed Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, which will
debut on March 11, will be the first
vehicles in the automotive industry to integrate Amazon Fire TV for
Auto, giving passengers access to their favorite shows, movies,
apps, unique vehicle features and Alexa.
Fire TV for Auto seamlessly communicates directly with the
Uconnect 5 system, expanding on Alexa Auto in-vehicle technology to
help drivers stay focused on the road and keep passengers
entertained. Content syncs with an existing Amazon account like
other Fire TV devices, making it easy to navigate favorite apps and
resume playback of a show. With Fire TV built-in, customers can
pause a show in their home and seamlessly continue watching once
they get into their vehicle.
"The all-new 2022 model-year Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are
designed and engineered to set a new standard for American premium
in the large SUV segment," said Christian
Meunier, Jeep® Brand Chief Executive Officer - Stellantis.
"Launching Fire TV for Auto as an industry-first technology to the
Wagoneer lineup illustrates one of the many ways we intend to
deliver class-leading technology and connectivity to our
customers."
Fire TV for Auto builds on the Fire TV experience that exists
today with unique features that include:
- Passengers can view Fire TV in high definition from the rear
seats and the front passenger screen (a privacy filter disables
driver viewing). When the vehicle is in park, the driver also can
view Fire TV on the main Uconnect 5 screen
- Touchscreen controls and support for compatible content can be
downloaded on trips where wireless service is limited or to save on
data
- A Fire TV for Auto-specific remote provides control of the
experience and includes push-to-talk access to Alexa, making it
easy to find and quickly play shows
- The remote includes a button that connects Fire TV with the new
Uconnect 5 system for control of vehicle features, such as climate,
maps and more
"We reimagined Fire TV for the automobile with a purpose-built
experience that delivers the best in entertainment, anywhere you
go," said Sandeep Gupta, Vice
President and General Manager of Amazon Fire TV. "With Fire TV
built in, customers can stream their favorite shows, see if they
left the lights on at home with Alexa, and take advantage of unique
controls through the Uconnect system."
With Fire TV for Auto, the Uconnect experience continues to
expand its functionality outside of the vehicle. Fire TV for Auto
will be packaged with other connected services and made available
in fall 2021 in Canada,
Mexico and the United
States.
In-car technology continues to grow in importance to buyers.
Uconnect 5 is more helpful, content rich, connected and adds
greater personalization, making it the most advanced Uconnect
offering ever. With future growth in mind, the advanced Uconnect 5
architecture is scalable across all Stellantis brands and preps for
the integration of advanced technology. Additionally, Uconnect 5's
Android operating system lays a foundation, bringing access to a
broad catalog of applications to answer the rapidly developing
demand for an improved user experience.
Wagoneer
Wagoneer returns as a premium
extension of the Jeep® brand while continuing its legacy as the
original premium SUV. Building on a rich heritage of premium
American craftsmanship while offering a new level of comfort,
legendary 4x4 capability and customer service, Wagoneer forges a
new path – one that defines the new standard of sophistication,
authenticity and modern mobility. Offering a unique and premium
customer service experience, Wagoneer delivers warm, capable,
innovative and authentic vehicles with premium design cues and
technology to a new, distinctive and successful array of customers.
Combining these attributes with strong SUV credentials, the
Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer build on the original premium SUV by
defining the next generation of an American icon. Stellantis
offers a portfolio of brands and is a leading global automaker
and mobility provider. For more information regarding Stellantis
(NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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