What is CarOS?
CarOS is a smart dashboard application engineered to provide a safer and more intuitive way to use smartphones while driving. It features an elegant interface that is easy to navigate, ensuring users can access key functions without distraction. The app includes built-in features such as maps for navigation, music playback from device libraries or Apple Music, messaging via voice commands, and phone calls or Facetime. Advanced functionalities like face control allow hands-free operation, while dashcam recording captures road footage intelligently to save device memory.
Additional features include automations that adjust device settings automatically when driving, emergency calls with access to over 100 countries' emergency numbers, and live location sharing for family or carpooling. CarOS integrates with partners like Spotify and Google Maps, offering a comprehensive in-car experience. The app also provides extras like a car locator and automatic playback pausing when the car is turned off, enhancing convenience and safety.
Features
- Driving View: Complete map view with playback control, event display, trip summary, and Waze Reports integration
- Face Control: Hands-free device and playback control using facial recognition, available from iPhone X
- Dashcam Camera: Smart recording of the road with memory-saving features and protection for important records
- Automations: Automatic adjustment of brightness, volume, and road recording when driving starts
- Live Sharing: Real-time location sharing with secure links for family, friends, or carpooling
Use Cases
- Enhancing in-car safety by reducing smartphone distractions
- Streamlining navigation and music playback during drives
- Facilitating hands-free communication through voice commands and face control
- Recording road footage for security and insurance purposes
- Sharing live location with others for coordination or safety
