Honda Cars PH expands Honda CONNECT app compatibility to BR-V and HR-V

Several car brands have begun linking their models with smartphone apps which allow you to control and view many different aspects of the vehicle. This convenience, and to a certain extent, safety feature, is slowly appearing in models sold locally as well, including Honda.

Launched last September alongside the latest generation Honda CR-V, Honda CONNECT is Honda’s take towards connected services in the automotive industry offering owners a full package of safety, security, and convenience

With the sixth generation CR-V as its pilot model in the country, Honda CONNECT is a telematics-based (TCU) technology that connects the phone of the Honda owner with their car, offering a multitude of features such as Automatic Collision Detection, Security Alarm, Remote Diagnostic Support, Speed Alert, Geofencing, Vehicle Dashboard Information, Remote Vehicle Control, and Find My Car. All these TCU features are available on the Honda CONNECT with the CR-V and are being offered with a free three-year subscription.

Now, Honda is expanding the compatibility of Honda CONNECT to two other models–the BR-V and HR-V, however with a non-TCU-based platform.

Features available for free on the non-TCU platform include Emergency Calls, Location Search, and News. Under Emergency Calls, the user can contact the Honda Call Center, Honda Dealer, the police, ambulance services, or even a 24/7 roadside assistance with much ease. Under Location Search, the user can search places of interest such as gas stations, ATMs, convenience stores, and especially Honda Dealers. Lastly, the News feature consists of periodic maintenance reminders and product advisories.

Honda also assures users that Honda CONNECT any collected personal data are safe as these are processed with top confidentiality and in accordance with data privacy laws. In terms of usability, the app is also designed for easy installation and setup with just a few simple steps.

The Honda CONNECT smartphone application is available for download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery.