JAGUAR LAND ROVER INTRODUCES AMAZON ALEXA ACROSS ITS VEHICLE PORTFOLIO

2 February 2022

Jaguar Land Rover announces Amazon Alexa across the range of Jaguar and Land Rover models equipped with the Pivi Pro infotainment system¹
Alexa enables drivers to control navigation and music², manage calendars, hear the news, check the weather and control smart home devices³ just by asking – and with no phone required
Seamless integration with Pivi Pro makes voice control simple and intuitive so customers can make more of their world while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road
From asking how much range you’ve got to making sure the doors are locked, you can check on your vehicle wherever you are with the Jaguar and Land Rover Remote Skill for Alexa (UK and US customers only)⁴
In addition to Pivi Pro, the Jaguar and Land Rover Remote Skill for Alexa is also available on all respective Jaguar and Land Rover models with the Touch Pro infotainment system (UK and US customers only)⁴
Alexa will be made available to more than 200,000 existing owners of compatible Jaguar and Land Rover models with Pivi Pro via a software‑over‑the‑air update⁵
Owners will be notified via a message displayed in their vehicle’s touchscreen and will be able to find out more about Alexa and how to activate here for Jaguar and here for Land Rover

Gaydon, UK, 02 February 2022 – Amazon Alexa will be available on all new and existing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles fitted with its advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system. Owners of compatible vehicles will be able to enjoy the benefits of intuitive voice‑enabled experiences thanks to a software‑over‑the‑air update.

The seamless integration brings the familiar Alexa experience into the vehicle and provides natural voice interaction with Pivi Pro’s features including navigation, media playback, phone calls, and compatible smart devices.

As part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine strategy, this represents a step‑change in its connected services capability and will deliver a modern luxury experience for customers. It will also accelerate Jaguar Land Rover’s transformation into a digital leader in the automotive industry.

The engineering teams from Jaguar Land Rover and Amazon worked in close partnership to ensure the seamless integration of Alexa with Pivi Pro. This collaborative approach to development ensures that customers will enjoy the same Alexa experience in their vehicles that they already know and love from home, and benefit from even greater functionality in the future.

INTERIOR – THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY AND AMAZON ALEXA

INTERIOR – THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER AND AMAZON ALEXA

The Alexa voice experience is intuitive to use, making it easy for customers to operate while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Requests such as ‘Alexa, navigate me to home’, ‘Alexa, play my chill‑out playlist’ and ‘Alexa show me nearby coffee shops’ can all be done by voice, without touching Pivi Pro’s touchscreen. Alexa also enables customers to check the news, the weather and manage their schedule or shopping list, just by asking.

Alex Heslop, Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover, said:

The seamless integration of Amazon Alexa with our Pivi Pro infotainment system gives customers simple, intuitive voice control of regularly used features, making the driving experience even more enjoyable. The fact we can also offer this new feature to existing customers proves the value of our software‑over‑the‑air‑updates.

Alex Heslop

Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Jaguar Land Rover

Customers around the world interact with Alexa billions of times each week, making life easier, more productive, and more fun. We’re excited to deliver that same delightful, convenient experience to Jaguar and Land Rover customers – and because Alexa is always getting smarter, new features and capabilities will be added over time and delivered to their vehicles automatically.

Christian Mentz

Head of Alexa Automotive International

Alexa was first revealed on the New Range Rover and will now be offered across the portfolio of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. More than 200,000 existing owners of models fitted with Pivi Pro will also be able to benefit from the new technology thanks to a software‑over‑the‑air (SOTA) update. The update showcases how Jaguar Land Rover’s SOTA technology can enable customers to enjoy the latest technological developments without having to visit their Retailer.

Set‑up is easy: all customers have to do is link Alexa to their InControl⁶ account by scanning a QR code on the Pivi Pro touchscreen and then follow a few simple steps.

Further information

1 Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smart home technology. Use of Amazon Alexa requires an Amazon account.

2 Amazon is always updating the number of media streaming providers that are supported. The following providers have been certified for use: Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Kindle, iHeartRadio and Pandora.

3 Additional products and setup required for smart home functionality. Alexa‑compatible smart home device required.

4 Do not use Land Rover InControl® or Pivi Pro features under conditions that will affect your safety or safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Land Rover InControl has a number of purchasing options that are available. As we systematically roll out the Land Rover InControl suite of products, specific features, options and its availability remain market dependent. Certain Pivi Pro features use an embedded SIM card, may require a data plan with separate terms and conditions, and an additional subscription after an initial term. Mobile connectivity cannot be guaranteed in all locations. The Land Rover InControl Apps™ and Land Rover Remote™ smartphone apps will work with Android™ devices from version 4.1 and Apple® devices from iOS V7.0 and must be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Please see your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

5 12‑month subscription required. Available in connected markets only. Online Pack for S specification packs and above. Vehicle must have Pivi Pro infotainment system and valid Online Pack subscription, and software has to be updated to OS3.0 or later to enable Alexa. Existing vehicles may require multiple updates to get to OS3.0 and for some owners this may require a Retailer visit. Vehicle software has to be updated and ‘activated’ to enable Alexa. User must have a valid Amazon account.

6 Subject to market availability of third party provider platforms and mobile phone signal.

Notes to Editors

Information about Jaguar North America products is available to consumers at www.jaguarusa.com. Visit www.us.media.jaguar.com for news releases, high‑resolution photographs and broadcast quality video footage. Additional media updates are available on Facebook (JaguarUSA) and Twitter (@interactivejag).

Information about Land Rover North America products is available to consumers at www.landroverusa.com. Visit www.us.media.landrover.com for news releases, high‑resolution photographs and broadcast quality video footage. Additional media updates are available on Facebook (LandRoverUSA) and Twitter (@interactivelr).

About Jaguar Land Rover: Reimagining the future of modern luxury by design

Jaguar Land Rover is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through its distinct, British brands.

Our current model range embraces fully electric and mild‑hybrid vehicles, as well as the latest gasoline engines. Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are in demand around the world and in Fiscal 2020/21 we sold 439,588 vehicles in 127 countries. Land Rover is the global leader of luxury SUVs through its three families of Range Rover, Discovery and Defender. Jaguar is the first ever brand to offer a premium all‑electric performance SUV, the Jaguar I‑PACE.

At heart we are a British company, with two major design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities, an Engine Manufacturing Centre and a Battery Assembly Centre in the UK. We also have vehicle plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria and Slovakia. Three of our seven technology hubs are in the UK – Manchester, Warwick (NAIC) and London – with additional sites in Shannon, Ireland, Portland, USA, Budapest, Hungary and Shanghai, China.

Central to our Reimagine strategy is the electrification of both the Land Rover and Jaguar brands with two clear, distinct personalities. All Jaguar and Land Rover nameplates will be available in pure electric form by the end of the decade. This marks the start of the company’s journey to become a net zero carbon business across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors since 2008, Jaguar Land Rover has unrivalled access to leading global players in technology and sustainability within the wider Tata Group.

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