Deutsche Telekom will introduce its "Secure Auto Cloud" at the IFA consumer electronics show. An exhibit featuring a connected BMW i3 and the QIVICON house will allow visitors to experience driver and vehicle-based services designed for more safety, energy efficiency and comfort. With connected homes and cars, drivers will be able to control elements such as lights remotely from on the go with the smart home app. The new version is available for download now. In addition, BMW owners can turn a variety of devices on and off with smart home integration. They can receive warnings if a window or patio door is opened, for example, or if a smoke alarm, motion sensor or water detector is triggered while they are out. The control display in the BMW dashboard shows all relevant information from the home, along with a live feed from the security camera. The system also responds to the vehicle’s location: When the smart home app detects that the car is approaching the home, for example, it can deactivate the alarm system and activate personal settings.
The myKIDIO family app, with videos and audio books for on the go was first introduced at the Mobile World Congress. It gives families access to audio books, audio plays, films and TV shows. The editorial staff at "TV Spielfilm" curates the content and provides the child-friendly structure of the app; only age-appropriate media for the configured profiles is displayed. In addition to streaming, myKIDIO allows the use of content offline. Due to the integration of their own personal devices in BMW ConnectedDrive and intelligent communications technology, parents can keep an eye on their children’s media usage in the backseat. The child-friendly BMW Kids Cockpit shows trip-related information, such as the current speed and fuel level.
