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Torquemonster06
07-18-2016, 01:18 PM
So I just noticed online that there are a few updates for the U-Connect but it seems that we are not getting them:confused: would love to have the Siri Eyes Free. Can anyone tell me IF we are going to be getting these in the future or is just going to be something on the forever wish list????Uconnect | June 26 2015
Five big updates for 2016 Uconnect 8.4

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By Mike Driehorst

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram 2016 model-year vehicle owners, with a Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen, will be able to take advantage of new features that will help them keep their eyes on the road with one of the most user-focused in-vehicle systems available.

Uconnect’s Aamir Ahmed details the biggest updates in the video above.

Here’s quick look at what will be coming in the following 2016 vehicles:
•Chrysler 200 and 300;
•Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango and Viper;
•Jeep® Cherokee and Grand Cherokee;
•Ram 1500, Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab

Do Not Disturb: Drivers who don’t want to be interrupted with phone calls or text messages can choose to turn on the new “Do Not Disturb” and “Reply with Text Message*” feature.

Siri Eyes Free: Via the voice button on the steering wheel and compatible with an Apple iPhone 4s or later, drivers can speak natural language voice commands to send text messages, play music, set reminders, place phone calls and access turn-by-turn directions.

Drag and Drop menu bar: U.S. and Canadian vehicle owners now have the ability to personalize their touchscreen controls to fit their lifestyle and have one-button access to the features and services they value most.

SiriusXM Tune Start: A new SiriusXM feature for U.S. and Canadian customers, Tune Start starts songs from the beginning when passengers and drivers switch between their favorite pre-set satellite radio channels. This feature ensures no one misses a beat of their songs they want to hear.

Vehicle User Guide: Debuting in the 2016 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300, the Vehicle User Guide allows drivers to view their owner’s manual via the 8.4-inch touchscreen to use it as a quick reference guide.

In addition, all of the Uconnect 8.4-inch systems available on the vehicles mentioned above have been fine-tuned for 2016 to deliver even better performance. Depending on the system, the improvements include new software and voice recognition algorithms to enhance the system’s performance power, including voice recognition accuracy, calculation of navigation routes, search and playing of songs and applications engagement.

In addition, new noise cancellation software will help increase the quality and clarity of hands-free phone calls.



*The Reply with Text Message feature requires a compatible mobile device enabled with Bluetooth® Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone and some other smartphones do not currently support Bluetooth® MAP. Visit www.UconnectPhone.com for system and device compatibility.

swexlin
07-18-2016, 01:42 PM
I have UConnect in my Ram, but never subscribed in the Viper. Honestly, I don't really use it...or at least the apps. Then again, I hardly use any apps on my IPhone either

,•Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango and Viper;
•Jeep® Cherokee and Grand Cherokee

However, Viper is listed there

Torquemonster06
07-18-2016, 01:47 PM
Honestly a lot of the apps I prob wont use but I want to decide that for myself and think we should be included. I'm going out to the car now to see if anything has changed on my screen.

roadrunner
07-18-2016, 02:04 PM
Yes, all the various Gen V Vipers will get Siri Eyes Free... lets me ask siri all sorts of silly crap on a long trip. You can download it yourself, or let your dealer do it in case anything happen during the long update process. Your service guy will already have it on usb sticks... they are pretty familiar with the process as the radio is the same as a lot of other Ram/Jeep/Dodge product.

2013 - Version 16.13.13
2014 - Version 16.13.13
2015 - Version 16.16.13
2016 and newer already has it...

ViperSmith
07-18-2016, 02:18 PM
Is this Apple Car integration or just limited Siri integration?

roadrunner
07-18-2016, 02:58 PM
It is not Apple CarPlay... that will allow the full screen access to the phone, apps and such. This update is simply allowing access to Siri functionality by press and holding the VR button on the steering wheel.

Still a nice upgrade on a four year old car... I can say "Send text to Betty i would like pie for dinner" and it then reads it back and asks if siri heard it right...

You can also ask weird stuff like "What is 42345 divided by 123", or "How much does a brontosaurus weight?"

Strangely it won't do certain web lookups while the car is in motion... but it will for others.

You can ask siri to set alarms and timers though... that has been handy while on the road.

ACR
07-18-2016, 05:56 PM
How would I go about updating an out of warranty 04 Jeep Grand?