Various car brands around the world compete with each other to upgrade the system on each of their new car products. One of the most frequently upgraded features is the infotainment feature. Many automotive brands are making infotainment features more intuitive, sophisticated, and smart in order to make the user experience even more special.
One of the car brands made in Japan is already famous for its exclusive and innovative products. By updating the features on Mazda Connect (MZD Connect), namely by presenting wireless smartphone integration, so drivers can integrate their smartphones into the MZD Connect display of their vehicles. This makes it easier for drivers to access features and apps while staying focused on the road ahead.
This feature will provide a new experience for users, namely by integrating systems, communication, and entertainment. Of course, in addition to offering more modern technology, MZD Connect is also designed to be user-friendly.
COMMANDER CONTROL
It has a simple and elegant interface, so users will not be confused when operating it. To take advantage of the MZD Connect feature, drivers simply turn on bluetooth on their device. However, you need to make sure that your device is compatible with the system from MZD Connect.
Users can touch the surface of the screen which can only work when the car is stopped. Users can also operate it through the commander control in the center console.
To make it easier for users, the commander control applied to the MZD Connect uses a rotary knob model system, is large, and very flexible. Can be pressed, rotated right and left, or back and forth. The multifunctional Commander Control is optimally positioned to allow you to navigate system features without interruption.
Around the commander control there are also several buttons, namely favorites, navigation, home, audio, and back. Not to forget, the volume control button is also adjacent to the controller knob, making it easier for users.
The home button symbolized by the home icon serves to return to the main menu. In addition, the star icon on the favorites button can be used by users if they want to enter the favorites list.
Not only that, the audio represented by the music icon can also be used if the user wants to open the entertainment feature. Finally, the arrow icon is used as a 'back' button or if the user wants to return to the previous menu.
Users can also use the rotary knob on the commander control. Navigate right-left or up-down to select which menus you want to use. Then to select the menu that the user wants, they only need to press the commander control button.
The intuitive and responsive MZD Connect system offers other advantages. Not only in the ways previously mentioned. Users can operate MZD Connect without the need to touch the screen or controller buttons, because there is already a voice detection system or voice recognition.
The four main features available on MZD Connect include entertainment, settings, application, and communication. To find out the advantages of the MZD Connect system, here is a detailed review of these five features.
1. MZD CONNECT ENTERTAINMENT
Users can enjoy entertainment while driving using the MZD Connect Entertainment feature. To enjoy entertainment content in the form of multimedia files, users can take advantage of available features such as Bluetooth, USB, FM, AM, DVD, aha, CD, Aux, and stitcher.
In addition, users can also connect music applications on smartphones such as Spotify or Joox on MZD Connect. The only way is to connect your smartphone using a USB cable. Then, the screen display on MZD Connect will show complete information regarding the currently playing music. Starting from the title of the song, singer, and album.
2. MZD CONNECT SETTING
MZD Connect Setting serves to configure the various menu features available. For example, users can change settings on the Clock, Display, Sound, System, Active Driving Display, Safety, and Vehicle menus.
In this menu, users can set and activate important features related to driver safety, such as Speed Limit Warning, Smart City Brake Support, Driving Attention Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring System, and Lane-Keep Assist System. These important features can already be found on the Mazda CX-5 which applies Skyactiv technology.
3. MZD CONNECT APPLICATION
One of the advantages of MZD Connect is the Maintenance, Fuel Economy Monitor, and Warning Guide features. These three advanced features make it easier for users because they provide important information in usage.
Users will get reminders so they don't forget to do regular service. Then the user is also given information about the status of the fuel that has been spent through an attractive animated display. These features are certainly very useful for users who are busy and have high mobility.
4. MZD CONNECT COMMUNICATION
Very concerned about driver safety, Mazda added the MZD Connect Communication feature. The usefulness of this feature is to communicate via telephone while driving without having to be busy holding the cellphone which is certainly very dangerous.
To operate this feature, the user must connect the smartphone with MZD Connect via Bluetooth. Once connected, MZD Connect automatically syncs your contact list, call history, speed dial, SMS, and e-mail. Not only that, this feature can also be connected to social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Users only need to search for the number they want to call via the MZD Connect touch screen. The voice of the interlocutor will be directly connected to the car speakers.
Mazda always prioritizes safety and driving comfort for its users. The addition of the user-friendly Mazda Connect will certainly provide a more efficient and comfortable driving experience.
