GM Confirms Siri 'Eyes Free' Integration Coming to New Models Within 12 Months

[Steve.P.JobsFan]

Somebody let me know when Chrysler confirms when they'll be putting it in vehicles.

[AustinIllini]

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMa

Chevrolet, possibly the worst cars to grace the British roads.

Do people actually buy these in America?

Chevrolet does some great things in America, in part because the models sold in Europe are not sold here. The Chevrolet Cruze is really a step forward and the crossover market is dominated by Ford and Chevy. Also, for the price, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the fastest car (I believe there's a viper equivalent as well though) you can buy (638 HP, a little over $100,000).

This is all coming from an Audi enthusiast.

Also, they were the first company to use a turbo on their engine.

[thuchu1]

I have this right now, when my phone is connected to Bluetooth in my car I just push the phone button for voice dial and it activates Siri. This can do everything siri can from that point.

[AustinIllini]

Originally Posted by thuchu1

I have this right now, when my phone is connected to Bluetooth in my car I just push the phone button for voice dial and it activates Siri. This can do everything siri can from that point.

You know what, I just tried this on my 2008 A4 with Voice Control on my iPhone 4 and it definitely works for most things I would want to do (place calls and such)

[edoates]

The logical step here is to provide a USB "dock" instead of all the pricey screen oriented navigation sytems cars offer these days. Then plug your iPad, iPhone, Samsung things, Microsoft Surface, etc. in and have the car manufacturer provide apps for various functions. And use Siri and Siri like functions to provide hands free operation. They could also use in-car WIFI and/or Blue Tooth to communicate with the device.

All the functionality of SYNC, or my silly BMW IDrive system can be mimicked using any or all of the above communications links. A car supplied app could even have a local SIRI database so outside web connectivity is not a requirement to function.

With the price of optional Navigation and similar system often being in the thousands, with yearly road map updates, even the most expensive iPad is cheaper. And you can take it with you!

Am I the only one to think of this?

[Carlanga]

I still don't understand the difference between "Eyes Free" and a simple normal Bluetooth button on the car?

[AustinIllini]

Originally Posted by Carlanga

I still don't understand the difference between "Eyes Free" and a simple normal Bluetooth button on the car?

Video Chat: FaceTime
Bluetooth: ________

God I hated the SAT.

[Carlanga]

Originally Posted by AustinIllini

Video Chat: FaceTime
Bluetooth: ________

God I hated the SAT.

what are you trying to say?

[Xenc]

Originally Posted by FrizzleFryBen

This is super-cool news. I'm just curious if there is a cell subscription required since Siri (currently) requires Apple's servers to do anything with Siri. If so, I'm sure they'll do the Sat radio first 30 days free to entice you to subscribe....I likely would.

The car does not include Siri. Instead it is designed to interact with your iPhone via Bluetooth (or possibly USB).

[thelatinist]

Isn't this just like any Bluetooth send/end button? My Jabra Cruiser speakerphone has always done this.

[b166er]

Damn and I just bought the bentley. Too bad.

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Originally Posted by Carlanga

what are you trying to say?

He's saying there is no difference except for the words Apple makes up to re-market existing products. What the world has been calling bluetooth for several years Apple is now calling "eyes free"

[PoissMi]

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMa

Chevrolet, possibly the worst cars to grace the British roads.

Do people actually buy these in America?

GM passed toyota and is now the best selling automobile manufacturer in the world. I'm sure people in the UK buy them as well, the cruze won the european car of the year.

[AustinIllini]

Originally Posted by b166er

Damn and I just bought the bentley. Too bad.

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He's saying there is no difference except for the words Apple makes up to re-market existing products. What the world has been calling bluetooth for several years Apple is now calling "eyes free"

Bingo. Sorry for being cryptic about it.

[Phoon]

Why not a one-button, Bluetooth version of this? It'd attach to your steering wheel with a simple Velcro strap, and turn any car, regardless of manufacturer, into an "Eyes Free" capable car.

[PoissMi]

Originally Posted by AustinIllini

I have never heard anything about Audi getting Siri. I wonder if this is going to get adapted like Sirius and XM were before the merger.
For example, Chevy is getting Siri (they also had XM), so Ford will probably not (They took Sirius).
BMW Siri, Audi not seems likely to me.

Apple announced that Audi, BMW, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda will be getting Siri.

[2 Replies]

For how fast Apple deprecates their own tech, buying a car because it supports SIRI is a insanely stupid reason.
Fire-wire charging support in their own 30-pin connector, GONE.
Ping service (a service that is less than 3 years old), GONE.
Most rumors have it that the iPhone5 will have a smaller port (no longer even 30-pin).. maybe even micro USB.

And since Siri requires apple's servers to be active in order to relay the queries, you're SOL if Apple ever decides the service isn't cost effective for them.

[iMacFarlane]

Originally Posted by Jayse

Could have posted a better looking car along side this story...instead of that green mess

Or they could have "Apple'd" the image maybe?

[2 Replies]

Originally Posted by Phoon

Why not a one-button, Bluetooth version of this? It'd attach to your steering wheel with a simple Velcro strap, and turn any car, regardless of manufacturer, into an "Eyes Free" capable car.

Or even just have Apple actually use EXISTING tech (rather than reinventing the wheel and calling it "innovation") to Bluetooth hands-free phone control standards, and use the standard call button to activate siri.
Then you don't need a separate unit with tacky Velcro, but instead just use ANY hand-free unit that plays over the speakers (integrated hands-free or third-party). Then you still have hardware that will support other phones if you ever decide to change (instead of having yet another iPhone/iPod accessory).

[AustinIllini]

Originally Posted by PoissMi

Apple announced that Audi, BMW, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda will be getting Siri.

Yeah I just saw that. Interesting. Does anyone know to what level this integration is? Has that been announced? Does that mean Siri doesn't require an iPhone if you own the car?

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Originally Posted by 2 Replies

For how fast Apple deprecates their own tech, buying a car because it supports SIRI is a insanely stupid reason.
Fire-wire charging support in their own 30-pin connector, GONE.
Ping service (a service that is less than 3 years old), GONE.
Most rumors have it that the iPhone5 will have a smaller port (no longer even 30-pin).. maybe even micro USB.

And since Siri requires apple's servers to be active in order to relay the queries, you're SOL if Apple ever decides the service isn't cost effective for them.

I'm sure Apple will sell you a 30 pin adapter for the next iPhone. Apple has put 1000x as much investment in Siri as it did in Ping. I would expect Apple to abandon OS X before they abandon Siri at this point.

[NewAnger]

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMa

Chevrolet, possibly the worst cars to grace the British roads.

Do people actually buy these in America?

People buy them and they are still a popular car manufacturer.

I bought and still own a 2006 Supercharged SS Cobalt that has been the most reliable chevy that I have ever owned. I've owned Camaros, Cavaliers, Berettas, and three Cobalts in all and out of them, again, the Cobalts were the most reliable.

The Honda I had for the past two years before my newest Honda gave me the most trouble out of any car I have owned.

[ZipZap]

This is too late.

[class77]

You don't need a special Siri button to use Siri in your GM car. My husband has been using Siri on his Tahoe ever since he got his 4S last year using the buttons that are currently on his steering wheel. You just have to set it up

[needfx]

Siri : Keep your eyes on the road Josh

[kyjaotkb]

Originally Posted by PoissMi

GM passed toyota and is now the best selling automobile manufacturer in the world. I'm sure people in the UK buy them as well, the cruze won the european car of the year.

In France, most Chevrolet are re-branded Daewoo, which equals to highly discounted cars with very low perceived quality and resale value.

Not saying it is true but that's how people actually perceive the brand even though they've been doing some heavy advertising about the American way of life, cow-boys and the whole myth.

Hopefully Siri will come to Opel, the real face of GM in Europe !

[daviddth]

My almost 3 year old Holden Commodore already does this (minus the screen blanking) via the single phone button on the wheel. I thought a lot of cars had it.