Audi has announced plans to integrate Apple Music directly into its cars’ infotainment systems.
This will allow Apple Music users to access the streaming service without the need to connect a smartphone through Apple CarPlay.
The update gives Audi drivers direct access to more than 90 million songs, plus 30,000 curated playlists, for a more in-depth audio experience.
Millions of songs on offer
In order to use Apple Music, drivers need an existing subscription for the streaming service. In addition, an in-car internet connection is required.
Opening the Apple Music app via the Audi Multi-Media Interface (MMI) system presents drivers with a login screen. Following the instructions, they can then sign into the Apple ID connected to their account.
A final verification process is completed by sending a code to the user’s smartphone.
Audi drivers still have the option to connect their iOS smartphone via Apple CarPlay. This can be done wirelessly or through a USB cable.
Driving digital music
Audi plans to roll out Apple Music integration to nearly all its cars in Europe, North America and Japan, starting with the latest 2022 models.
Many existing vehicles already on the road will gain Apple Music through an automatic over-the-air update.
“Integrating Apple Music into the audio infotainment system marks the next step in the collaboration between Audi and Apple,” said Christiane Zorn, head of product marketing at Audi.
“For our customers, it means that we are offering them direct access to their own personalised listening experience. This is our understanding of a premium digital in-car experience. At Audi we are systematically driving the digitalisation of the vehicle and we are convinced that the interior is increasingly developing into a third living space”.
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