Can we upgrade the Infotainment Systems Installed in Cars

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The infotainment system has been integral part of Auto Industry. These don’t only control the interior climate; provide real time mapping or your music. This is cutting edge technology. All Technology it is destined to become outdated. Those who plan on keeping our cars longer may be out of luck when it comes to keeping up with the continuously redesigned systems of other cars. However, that doesn’t mean we aren’t able to upgrade in big and small ways.

Car’s infotainment system and its navigation system are two Separate things. It’s becoming more and more common to consider infotainment, as a general descriptor for in car computer systems.

System in car computers were one solely dedicated to navigation. Now they control an entire array of functions on your car. This includes but is not limited entertainment features such as Internet radio apps, iPod connectivity, satellite radio and more. Therefore, any and all updates to infotainment systems require more than new maps; they necessitate extra features, improved processor speed and better updates to command inputs.

These things are like computers. Every automaker may have their own independent operating systems. Many automakers switch to whole new operating systems every few model years and thus, once ours is fully updated that’s it.

Car infotainment systems are built into the car you cannot add in more features. Sometimes new content and controls will be available on higher trims, but you can’t upgrade trims after the fact. This is a limitation due to different hardware being used for different systems, such as a larger different displays and ports.

Most Infotainment systems are only compatible with tech from the manufacturer. However, some are open to work with aftermarket upgrades. Since these are not mechanical in nature, they do not void warranties or service contracts, but you should still check with your provider just in case. Have your dealer’s service center remove your vehicle’s old system and add a new one for features such as in-car apps, weather reports and live traffic information. The only negative is that you will wind up extra dough for a whole new system. Even then you’ll have to make peace with a slightly different look on your center control stack.

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