Ahead of the 2015
CES in Las Vegas, New York City hosted the CES Innovation Awards ceremony where
20 product categories announced their winners.
This year, in the
“Software and Mobile Apps” category, the BMW
i Remote App for the Samsung Gear smartwatch took the top
prize. Selecting the winning submissions are teams of judges made up of
independent industrial designers, engineers and media representatives. The
“Software and Mobile Apps” category is guided by criteria such as
functionality, aesthetic appeal, user-friendliness and innovative edge.
The BMW i Remote
App for the Samsung Gear S smartwatch is an application which seamlessly
connects BMW i drivers to their vehicle via their wristwatch. The app was
developed to allow direct access to important information in real time. The app
displays all key information at a glance on the smartwatch’s home screen: in
the case of the BMW i3, for example, it shows not only the time but also the
electric range available, the battery charge level and – during the charge
process – the estimated charge time remaining.
Using the touch
display to click on the data sent to the Gear S by the BMW i Remote App opens a
submenu with more detailed information presented in the typically classy colours
and style of BMW i. A further submenu informs the user of the vehicle’s current
status, i.e. whether any of the doors, windows or the boot are open.
Advance regulation
of the onboard climate, which can likewise be controlled by the Samsung Gear S,
is an important factor in extending the car’s range. In this way, the interior
can be conveniently preheated while the vehicle is still connected to the power
supply. This does not affect the charging process.
Next on the table
for BMW is the integration of BMW i
apps with Apple’s upcoming smartwatches. A preview was offered by
Tim Cook back in September.
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