HARMAN Pioneers First-Ever Integration of Apple CarPlay Through Wireless Connectivity
February 23 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The groundbreaking system illustrates synergy between smartphone
and embedded infotainment capabilities and is available through
select OEMs
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the
premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and
enterprise markets, today announced the successful commercial
implementation of Apple CarPlay integration through a wireless
connection, a first for the connected car industry. Through
HARMAN’s end-to-end infotainment system, a vehicle’s Bluetooth and
WiFi will enable the connectivity required to support CarPlay,
creating a greatly enhanced wireless experience for the user. The
solution is currently being deployed in the market on HARMAN
infotainment systems for a luxury German automaker.
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While other implementations of Apple CarPlay have been supported
through a USB connection to-date, HARMAN is the first to enable
wireless implementation with the iPhone connecting via Bluetooth
and data transferring via WiFi. The HARMAN infotainment system
provides flexibility between native and CarPlay Human Machine
Interfaces (HMIs), and allows for simultaneous operation of head
unit functionality and CarPlay navigation. The integration of Apple
CarPlay provides users the various functions of their iPhone,
including calls, music playback, mobile office, and navigation to
be controlled through the car’s display. Additionally, the system
also allows the use of voice-recognition for a safer, hands-free
experience.
“HARMAN continues to deliver options to consumers for seamless
integration of multiple mobile ecosystems into our integrated
automotive platform,” said Phil Eyler, executive vice president and
president, Connected Car, HARMAN. “Whether CarPlay, Android Auto,
or any other projection mode solution, HARMAN is the industry
leader with pioneering support for these accessory apps. We look
forward to working with automakers to roll out this technology and
together with many HARMAN solutions to offer consumers safe,
secure, and harmonious driving experiences.”
HARMAN provides the industry’s most complete end-to-end
connected car system to provide drivers intelligent, adaptable and
personal solutions in the car. With more than 2,000 patents in all
key domains – including safety, design, navigation, connectivity,
networking, HMI and more, HARMAN continues to push the boundaries
bringing connected car innovations to market that enable new
connected experiences, improve driver safety and increase vehicle
security.
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and
solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide,
including connected car systems, audio and visual products,
enterprise automation solutions; and connected services. With
leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by
audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they
perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the
road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car
systems. The Company’s software services power billions of mobile
devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure
across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN
has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas,
Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $7.2 billion during the 12
months ended December 31, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on
the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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HARMANDarrin Shewchuk, +1 203-328-3500Senior Director, Corporate
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