Safety, Security & Convenience through Connectivity - The Hyundai Blue link

We all love things that connect to us! Whether it be home appliances or be it a car, all we need is a connected world. The technology inside the car has also started influencing the buying decision of the customers. Automobile makers all across the globe are trying to make use of technology to develop ''connected cars.''

The Hyundai has a lot to offer you through its Blue Link technology. You may be wondering what the Blue Link is all about!

The Hyundai's Blue Link is a platform that enables the flow of information from you and your car. This technology is based on Artificial Intelligence. This technology enhances the driving experience through connectivity. AI, convenience, efficiency, safety, and security are the new features the Blue Link is equipped with. Let us look one by one.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Vehicle Navigation Control

You just have to ask your car to search for something that you want. For example, you can ask the car to search for nearby petrol pumps, restaurants, ATMs, banks, etc. The car will find it for you and display real-time traffic information.

Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR)

This feature comes with NLU (Natural Language Understanding) that allows you to speak without any specific code or command. This feature identifies your voice and provides you with information on the date, time weather, etc.

Voice Assist Dialling (VAD)

Need to call somebody while in the car? Well, just say '' Please call Amit'' and your call is connected!

Next comes the safety of your car. Let us see the features of safety.

SAFETY

The Blue Link comes with advanced safety features for you. Here are some of them.

Auto Crash Notification

In case of an accident, the Hyundai call center is instantly notified. Also, your emergency contact will be immediately notified by an SMS, with GPS location.

SOS / Emergency Assistance

The car has an SOS button. On pressing it, the call center will contact your car and send you immediate support in case of an emergency.

RSA (Road Side Assistance)

Need not worry, if your car breaks down in a deserted place. The RSA button will help you notify the call center, which will immediately get in touch with you and dispatch urgent assistance.

Panic Notification

Unfortunately, if you fall in a challenging situation you can make use of the Panic Notification button. This sends an SMS to your emergency contacts (up to 5 contacts). Also, the car starts to honk and blink immediately.

SECURITY

The Hyundai Blue Link has round the clock security features for the car.

Stolen Vehicle Tracking & Immobilization

Stolen Vehicle Tracking feature helps you in case of theft. You will immediately get a notification informing you about an unauthorized entry, which you can report to the police.

The call center will assist the police in finding your car by tracking it and immobilizing it as soon as it stops.

Geo-fence Alert

You can decide on your car's perimeter. If your car crosses the set limits, you will be notified.

Speed Alert

The Blue Link app helps you set a speed limit. If exceeded, it will alert you.

Valet Alert

Now, you can use this feature to set the driving boundary, speed and idling time limits. If any of these limits are breached, you will get the alerts.

CONVENIENCE

Along with the safety and security features, Blue Link has much to offer for your convenience. You have access and control to certain features outside the car.

Remote Engine Start/Stop & Climate Control

This feature enables you to remotely start/stop your car and set the desired temperature along with duration.

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

You can remotely unlock/lock the car through the Blue Link App.

Remote Horn & Light Control

Forgot where you parked your car in the parking lot? You can spot your car by using Blue Link. You can make your car to flash the headlamps and blow the horn for 30 seconds.

Find My Car Location

Blue Link app helps you to locate your car on maps.

Share the Destination (from the device)

Want to share your destination with your friends? Do it by sending an SMS with a destination link.

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking

This can help you see the live location of your car.

Real-Time Traffic Information

It helps you with real-time traffic information on the screen.

Besides all these features, this also shares the information related to vehicle health and maintenance. Some of them are

• Information related to the total distance traveled, max./avg. speed, hard braking, rapid acceleration, tyre pressure, etc.
• Monthly Health Report
• Auto & Manual DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) Check

With all these features on your fingertips, isn't it a ''connected car''? Well...What do you say?...

Source: https://www.hyundai.com/in/en/hyundai-story/technology/blue-link