German software firm Cinemo has seen its product CARS Connect Direct honoured as “Automotive Infotainment Solution of the Year” by the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards.
What makes CARS Connect Direct stand out is its “one-scan” QR-code onboarding, allowing passengers to connect their smartphone or tablet to the vehicle’s infotainment system in seconds. Once linked, the system unlocks a suite of features: multiplayer gaming, co-navigation, music and climate control, video calls, screen mirroring and more — all controlled from the personal device, without relying on a separate app.
For vehicle makers and end-users alike, the value is compelling. From the user side, CARS Connect Direct delivers a seamless, intuitive experience that turns every ride into an interactive digital environment. For automakers — the OEMs — it eliminates the need to build and maintain bespoke infotainment apps, thereby accelerating development, reducing cost, and enabling faster time-to-market. as noted by AutoTech Breakthrough, the solution “transforms infotainment … making onboarding easy and turning every drive into an engaging entertainment experience”.
Cinemo’s roots date back to 2008 and the company already supports more than 40 leading OEMs and over 20 Tier-1 suppliers with its broad digital-media portfolio. With this award, the firm further cements its reputation as a one-stop provider of advanced in-car multimedia systems — signalling a shift toward more seamless, device-centric connectivity in the automotive space.
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