Audi AG is rolling out YouTube integration into “varied fashions” in its world line-up through its MMI infotainment system – although it’s unclear when this function can be obtainable to Australian homeowners.
The German marque has launched a YouTube software is now obtainable to obtain for “chosen Audi fashions” throughout the European summer season (Jun-Aug), with different VW Group manufacturers to observe, the corporate has confirmed.
“Whether or not throughout charging stops, driving breaks, or to make ready extra pleasing – dwell streams, information, and movies from widespread YouTubers can now permit everybody within the car to profit from their time. The app works similar to the YouTube app on a smartphone,” Audi says in its media launch.
“After putting in the app within the retailer, it seems within the MMI and is launched by tapping the icon. To satisfy Audi’s excessive security necessities, occupants can solely play movies when the car is parked.”
The primary Audi fashions to supply compatibility with the brand new YouTube software would be the A4, A5, Q5, A6, A7, A8, Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT from the 2024 mannequin yr. Autos have to be fitted with the optionally available knowledge hyperlink system and the Audi app retailer.
Additional, the launch markets for the Audi MMI YouTube integration will embody Europe, Canada and the US. Audi says “the system will later be rolled out to different areas and different Volkswagen Group manufacturers”.
YouTube is the primary video platform to be obtainable through Audi’s new native app retailer, co-developed by Volkswagen’s CARIAD software program firm and accomplice HARMAN Ignite, a subsidiary of Korea’s Samsung.
Audi joins a handful of different producers that permit streaming providers like YouTube through their car’s infotainment methods, specifically together with Tesla in addition to Polestar and Volvo.
CarExpert has reached out to Audi Australia for additional feedback round native prospects and is awaiting a response.
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