In a move that bridges luxury automotive engineering with wearable technology, Mercedes-Benz has just transformed the Apple Watch into a sophisticated car key. The prestigious automaker today unveiled its highly anticipated Apple Watch app, marking a significant shift in how owners interact with their vehicles.
Smart Features for the Modern Driver
The app’s capabilities extend far beyond basic remote control. Owners can now monitor their vehicle’s vital statistics, including real-time fuel or battery levels and remaining range, with just a glance at their wrist. Perhaps most impressively, the app includes an intelligent vehicle locator that not only pinpoints your parked Mercedes but also provides turn-by-turn walking directions to reach it.
For those adventures off the beaten path, Mercedes has implemented a clever solution: when traditional mapping isn’t available, the app switches to a virtual compass mode, ensuring you can always find your way back to your vehicle.
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Compatibility and Requirements
While the future of car control may be here, there are some requirements to note. The app works with Apple Watch models running watchOS 9 or later and requires the Mercedes-Benz mobile app on a paired iPhone. Additionally, these smart features are limited to Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 2019 onwards, with specific capabilities varying based on model and trim level.
The app’s launch responds directly to customer demand for more seamless vehicle interaction. “This new integration allows owners to interact with their vehicles seamlessly, without needing to access their smartphone,” Mercedes-Benz stated in today’s announcement.
With this release, Mercedes-Benz isn’t just launching an app – they’re redefining the relationship between luxury cars and personal technology, making vehicle management as simple as checking the time. The app is available for download now through theApple Watch App Store, marking another step forward in the integration of automotive luxury and wearable tech.
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What does the Mercedes Benz app on Apple Watch do?
There are a number of key features and functionalities that the app enables, including:
- Locating a parked vehicle and pedestrian route navigation to it
- Compass mode for navigation in open areas where mapping is unavailable
- Lock and unlock vehicle remotely
- Access the most important information and car status
- View information such as vehicle range, battery or fuel level
The app can be downloaded from the App Store and includes all services on one screen, making them fairly simple to access.
This comes as othercar manufacturersfocus on offering connected smartphone apps, like the key competitors to Mercedes.
Audi, BMW, Volvo, MINI, Porsche, Tesla and several more offer similar functions through apps, yet not all are available on Apple Watch.