If you happen to own either of Skoda’s two plug-in hybrid models, the Citigo iV or Superb iV, you can now use Amazon Alexa to start or stop charging remotely, as well as to check on your remaining range, control air conditioning levels, plus a few other functions.
The remote charge feature is particularly convenient since you can simply use your voice to initiate it without having to press anything.
In order for it to work, customers simply need to make sure their charging cable is connected before uttering the following phrase: “Alexa, ask Skoda, I want to start charging my car.”
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You can use the software in one of four languages – English, French, German or Italian. This upgrade is available across all Skoda iV models. In addition, you can also check remaining oil levels, find your current parking location and even get a “vehicle health check”.
Alexa can also let you know if for example your doors and windows are closed, or if your lights are off and the car is locked.
All you need to do in order to use the popular voice assistant is have an Amazon account and an Alexa device, through which the Skoda Connect Alexa skill is activated. Then you need to link this skill to your Skoda Connect user account and you’re good to go.
The Czech brand will continue rolling out tech updates across the rest of its iV range, including the Octavia iV and Octavia iV vRS plug-in hybrids, which are due later this year.
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