According to a press release, capable Hyundai cars will be able to tap into Blue nk services like remote Start with climate control, destination search, door lock by asking Assistant to perform the selected action. As the Korean carmaker explains, “Once a customer has successfully linked his or her account, Remote Service comms will only be sent to Hyundai vehicles after the Assistant prompts owners for their Blue nk rsonal Identification Number.” Hyundai will be showing off the technology at CES this week. Of course, all that cool connectivity comes at a price. ong with a newer model car, Blue nk costs $199 a year for the remote start locking capabilities, another $99 for guidance, though discounts are available for longer commitments. Hyundai hasn’t said when the Home integration will be available, but it does promise that extra features will be added before it launches. The impact on you at home: You don’t need to own a Sonata to get excited about the prospect of using Home to control your car. Asking for the weather or the news is nice, but to truly make the voice-powered speaker useful it needs to be more of an actual assistant than a party trick. And the ability for Home to start your car when you’re rushing to get ready for work is fantastic sign of what’s to come.
