google: Google will soon help you to control your car functions with voice commands – Times of India

At its annual I/O event last year, Google introduced the digital car key feature that allows users to lock, unlock and start a supported BMW vehicles from your smartphone. The feature was recently added to the Google Pixel 6 series and Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones. Now, at CES 2022 the company has announced that it will add more features that will allow users to control several functions of their cars through Google Assistant.
As explained by the tech giant in a blog, with Google Play built-in, you can soon download navigation apps like Sygic and Flitsmeister, charging apps like ChargePoint and PlugShare, parking apps like SpotHero and ParkWhiz and points of interest apps. In fact, later this year, you will be able to access video entertainment in the car while parked, starting with Volvo Cars with content from providers like YouTube.
Car manufacturers like Polestar, Volvo Cars, and General Motors – with more to come – are already shipping select cars with Google technology built right into their infotainment systems, allowing you to get more use out of helpful features.
This deeper integration allows you to get help from Google beyond the car display. Coming this spring to Volvo Cars, you’ll be able to check on and adjust even more car settings by asking Google. From activating features like lane keeping assist to checking when your next service is due, your voice can replace looking around for the right button or scrolling through settings.
Apple is also reportedly working on a new technology codenamed ‘IronHeart’ that will allow you to use CarPlay in several other ways apart from just answering calls and playing music. If reports are to be believed, IronHeart technology will be able to adjust things like temperature, humidity readings, speakers, equalizers, tweeters, subwoofers, armrests, speedometer, tachometer, seats, armrests and several others depending on the car and the features it offers.