Control your Bentley's seat massagers from your wrist with new Apple Watch app
Following the debut of its Bentayga SUV, British automaker Bentley Motors recently launched an eponymous Apple Watch app that goes beyond run-of-the-mill connected car features, putting control over creature comforts on the wrist of well-heeled owners.
The Bentayga TSR app, short for Bentayga Touch Screen Remote, is part of Bentley's marketing strategy for its new luxury SUV. Featuring deep integration with Bentayga's onboard infotainment platform, the iOS app features an Apple Watch component that offers comprehensive command functions over vehicle systems traditionally controlled via in-dash units.
For example, with the app drivers and passengers can adjust ventilation, air conditioning, entertainment assets, seat heaters, radio and even chair massagers, all with visual feedback directly on Apple Watch. Bentley's TSR product connects via Bluetooth, mirroring Apple's own inventions for remotely monitoring and controlling automobiles with an iPhone.
Other carmakers are also taking advantage of the wireless platform baked into Apple's device lineup. Thanks to a robust set connectivity APIs, auto manufacturers can serve up real-time information like trip duration and current speed directly to Watch. More advanced integrations support two-way communications for controlling car hardware, not simply infotainment system software.
Hyundai, for example, is currently marketing an Apple Watch app capable of remotely starting a user's vehicle, if the car is so equipped.
The Bentayga TSR app is available for free from the iOS App Store and requires iOS 5.1.1 or later to operate. And a $230,000 Bentley Bentayga, of course.
The Bentayga TSR app, short for Bentayga Touch Screen Remote, is part of Bentley's marketing strategy for its new luxury SUV. Featuring deep integration with Bentayga's onboard infotainment platform, the iOS app features an Apple Watch component that offers comprehensive command functions over vehicle systems traditionally controlled via in-dash units.
For example, with the app drivers and passengers can adjust ventilation, air conditioning, entertainment assets, seat heaters, radio and even chair massagers, all with visual feedback directly on Apple Watch. Bentley's TSR product connects via Bluetooth, mirroring Apple's own inventions for remotely monitoring and controlling automobiles with an iPhone.
Other carmakers are also taking advantage of the wireless platform baked into Apple's device lineup. Thanks to a robust set connectivity APIs, auto manufacturers can serve up real-time information like trip duration and current speed directly to Watch. More advanced integrations support two-way communications for controlling car hardware, not simply infotainment system software.
Hyundai, for example, is currently marketing an Apple Watch app capable of remotely starting a user's vehicle, if the car is so equipped.
The Bentayga TSR app is available for free from the iOS App Store and requires iOS 5.1.1 or later to operate. And a $230,000 Bentley Bentayga, of course.
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I agree 100% with this statement. I get so nervous when someone asks me to "show me what you can do with your watch" because I know most of the time, apps (including Apple's) take forever to load - or don't load - and it's somewhat embarrassing that I've paid $500 bucks for a watch that doesn't work as it should. I tried using Apple Pay on my watch the other day, double-clicked the side button - - - wouldn't open my credit card so I could tap-to-pay - - it kept opening my fav contacts dial instead. Get home later, double-clicked my side button and wah-lah - there appeared my credit card ready to pay. Annoying & disappointing.
I really hope Apple Watch 2 is a vast improvement in responsiveness and reliability that I've become accustomed to with my other Apple products.
Every.Single.Time with me and that Apple Pay. I have done exactly what you described. One time I got so frustrated that the Credit Card didn't come up that I just pulled out the bloody credit card and paid for it old school. I mean it's my fault I don't use the feature enough but it was just funny to read someone else doing the same thing!
Time to go through the Apple Support grind again.... Ugh....
Food for thought: From WWll to 1980 all America's servicemen/women KIA did not die in the Middle East. Since 1980 to present all servicemen/women KIA died in the Middle East (think "oil," "Escalades," "Hummers," "pickup trucks" and, oh yeah, "Bentley's!").
Hello.
Stupid, stupid people. So sad.
I just speak and my flight attendant uses it see to my comfort.
I'm diffident about owning an Apple Watch.
I can understand remote-start or keyless entry, but putting a feature on your wrist or phone that is to replace something that has a control at arms reach is just pointless. It doesnt save you any effort at all.
Next, an app that will display LIVE on your Wrist, the button you just pressed on the keyboard you are typing on.
Smartwatches are great, but some ideas are just dumb.
I'll be honest here I have no idea what you're trying to say
but why would you pull out your credit card in frustration instead of just tapping your iPhone?