Toyota has signed on to adopt Ford’s SmartDeviceLink open-source software, which will allow the automaker to provide smartphone integration on upcoming models. The goal is to eventually have SmartDeviceLink become the universal standard for smartphone integration across the auto industry.
Through the use of SmartDeviceLink, Toyota owners will have the ability to access many of their smartphone’s features right from their car’s infotainment system or steering wheel. As of now, the company is the first manufacturer to use the software outside of Ford, but other carmakers are interested in jumping on-board the bandwagon. If more automakers choose to utilize the system, it will make it easier for apps to be integrated across vehicles produced by different brands in the industry.
While Toyota is planning on using SmartDeviceLink, don’t expect it to show up on 2017 model year vehicles. It’s currently scheduled to find its way into the lineup in 2018, so be on the lookout for the new software.
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