Published : 02 March 2022
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Amit Saraswat
Maruti Suzuki recently launched the 2022 Baleno and while it’s very well equipped for a Maruti, it lacks wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. However, it will soon receive an update that would make its 9.0-inch head unit compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Read on to find out how.
At the launch event of the 2022 Baleno, Mr. CV Raman, the Chief Technical Officer of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated that the Baleno could receive wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in the near future through an OTA (over-the-air) update. The new Baleno gets built-in WiFi along with an e-sim for telematics that Maruti likes to call Suzuki Connect. The 9.0-inch head unit’s built-in WiFi makes it capable of receiving OTA updates.
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Currently, the Baleno isn’t the only car in its segment to not have wireless connectivity. Other cars in this price range, read Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Some mid variants of the Hyundai i20 also offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay whereas the top-end trims with the 10.25-inch infotainment system lack that feature. Fortunately, the Baleno comes equipped with all the components that are needed for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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As we have highlighted wireless connectivity many times in this article, you should know why it is worth the praise. Wireless connectivity not only offers a hassle-free experience but also ensures a long life for your device. With a cable connection, your phone is being charged continuously while running Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. This increases the temperature of the device quite significantly, which is detrimental to the health of the device in the longer run.
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