The Internet of Things – a catchphrase, a marketing gimmick, or something that is already a part of modern life?

Well, IoT is now part and parcel of almost every aspect of modern society. From connected refrigerators to connected cars that let you start, lock, or unlock the vehicle using your phone, IoT is almost everywhere!

With that stated, and out of the way, this blog in the following sections will shine a light on the age of phone-locked vehicles as well as related connected vehicle solutions.

Let’s begin now, shall we?

The Age of Phone-Locked Vehicles

The advent of phone-locked vehicles and connected vehicle solutions such as car GPS trackers have made sure that you no longer have to fumble with your car keys to operate your car.

These days, connected vehicle solutions let you locate, lock/unlock your car using your phone!

Vehicles these days come equipped with SIM cards and a miniature PC as the infotainment system that is tucked on the vehicle’s dashboard. These pieces of equipment let the car remain connected to the cellular network(s) in the area which in turn allows the car to be operated remotely by you using your smartphone.

Intriguing, isn’t it?

What are the benefits of phone-locked vehicles?

Well, there are plenty of benefits in store for people who own or are planning to buy ‘connected’ vehicles when one considers the car buying tips put forth by people associated with organizations offering new car inspection and relevant car health reporting services.

• Remote locking and unlocking: Connected vehicles let owners lock and unlock their vehicles using their smartphones. Then some cars can be turned on and off remotely. If that was not interesting enough, there are several cars available currently in India whose AC can be turned on or off using your smartphone.
• Connected vehicles are safe vehicles: Connected vehicles are hard to steal let alone break into. You see, connected vehicles are packed with sensors. And the moment an ill-doer tries to break into a connected vehicle, it will detect the activity and silently send you notifications. Using that information, you can take pertinent action such as informing the authorities or scaring off the ill-doer!
• Complete vehicle health reports at your fingertips: Monitoring the overall health of your vehicle is very important. Back in the day, monitoring the overall health of your vehicle used to be a time-consuming process. You had to take the car to the service center and let the technicians there inspect your car as well as run a diagnosis. These days, thanks to connected vehicle solutions such as AutoHealth, car owners can view the overall health of their vehicle with a simple click, swipe, and scroll! How cool and convenient is that?
• Vehicle tracking: You no longer have to make multiple calls to the person who you’ve lent your vehicle to for an errand. Now, thanks to the era of connected vehicles, you can track the location of your vehicle in real-time. Additionally, in case your connected vehicle ever breaks down in the middle of nowhere and you need to call in a tow truck, you don’t have to make several calls in a bid to ensure that the people on the other side of the line have understood where they can find you and your broken down car. In the event of a car breakdown, these days, all you have to do is press the ‘SOS’ button on the internal rear view mirror of your car. That is it! Help will arrive in no time!

IoT Automotive Technology Is Disrupting The Automobile Sector

The advent of the Internet of Things has disrupted every sector of the modern world. The automotive sector is no exception. These days, even if you have forgotten to take your car keys, you can unlock the vehicle, start its engine, and drive off. Additionally, IoT-backed cars and related technology have made cars safer compared to the era of traditional car keys. Change and progress are synonymous with one another. Since innovation is the key to the overall development of the automotive sector, it is no surprise that IoT-based automotive technology such as car GPS trackers, and OBD health reporting are here to stay!