At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas iHeartMedia announced 7 new automotive integrations for iHeartRadio. President of the Strategic Partnerships Group for iHeartMedia Michele Laven said “We’re excited to be at CES unveiling our new integrations and concepts with the world’s leading auto innovators as we continue to steward audio innovation in the car.” And here they are…
Android Automotive OS
iHeartRadio is releasing a new, stand-alone version of its app for vehicles powered by Android with the Google Play Store built-in. iHeartRadio first announced and demonstrated capabilities at Google I/O 2019 in May, and the app will be distributed via the Google Play Store and available first in the Polestar 2 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge vehicle launches in 2020. iHeartRadio users will be able to access Live Radio, Artist Radio, Podcasts and Playlists.
BMW ConnectedDrive
Building upon iHeartRadio’s existing BMW ConnectedDrive experience, the company is releasing a new app version that will be available in both Flagship Mobile clients, iOS and Android. This latest update offers an enhanced audio experience for both BMW and MINI drivers and allows iHeartRadio listeners to safely and easily listen to Live Radio, Artist Radio, Podcasts and Playlists while on the road.
General Motors
iHeartRadio is releasing a new integration that will be available across in-market and future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles with eligible infotainment systems. While
iHeartRadio currently offers an in-vehicle experience, the new app will be expanded to include access to Podcasts and Playlists in addition to Live Radio and custom Artist Radio.
HARMAN Ignite
iHeartRadio announced it is an early ecosystem partner for the HARMAN Ignite Marketplace.
LG webOS Auto
iHeartRadio will soon be available for LG’s webOS Auto platform. Originally designed for the smart TV, the webOS platform is now supported by the car. iHeartRadio on webOS Auto is
based on its TV design and is available for rear seat use.
Panasonic
Panasonic Automotive has built several next generation in-vehicle experiences in recent years and its latest infotainment experience, SkipGen – which is powered by Android 10, features the iHeartRadio app designed for Android Automotive.
SoundHound / Houndify / Hound App
iHeartRadio and SoundHound are working together to bring iHeartRadio’s slate of content to SoundHound’s Houndify voice AI platform and Hound app. Through the partnership, developers and partners using Houndify and Hound app will have access to iHeartRadio’s free suite of offerings including Live Radio (U.S. only), Artist Radio (U.S. only), and Podcasts (available globally except the U.K.), no login or authentication required.
iHeartRadio is releasing a new, stand-alone version of its app for vehicles