Dubai, UAE – February 18th, 2025:
Honda Motor Co. (Middle East & Africa Office) is excited to announce the launch of its CONNECTED Car services in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain, exclusively available in the Honda Accord. This intelligent, user-friendly platform sets a new standard for connectivity, convenience, and safety, seamlessly integrating with drivers’ smartphones to offer real-time vehicle data, remote vehicle management, and an enhanced driving experience.
The Honda CONNECT app is designed to make users' lives easier with a range of clever connected services across three key categories: Safety & Security, Remote Control, and Comfort & Convenience.
Safety remains Honda’s top priority, and Honda CONNECT goes a step further with advanced location technology. Users can share their live location and planned routes with friends and family, ensuring peace of mind. Additionally, finding your car in a crowded parking lot is now easier than ever.
The launch of Honda CONNECT in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain underscores Honda’s commitment to enhancing the driving experience with innovative technology.
Key Features of the New Honda CONNECT App:
- Geo Fence Alert: Set custom zones around your car and receive instant alerts when your vehicle enters or exits these predefined areas. This feature ensures you’re always informed about your vehicle’s movement.
- Speed Alert: Promoting responsible driving, the speed alert function allows users to set personalized speed limits. If the vehicle exceeds the pre-set limit, the system promptly sends an alert to the driver's smartphone or a designated contact, enhancing road safety.
- Security Alert: Experience peace of mind with real-time security notifications. Honda CONNECT instantly alerts the owner if the vehicle is tampered with, or if the trunk or bonnet is forcibly opened, ensuring quick action against potential security breaches.
- Remote Vehicle Control: Enjoy the convenience of controlling your car remotely. Whether it’s locking or unlocking the doors, starting the engine, turning on/off the headlights, or adjusting the air conditioning, the app empowers owners to manage their vehicle from anywhere. This feature proves especially handy in extreme weather conditions.
- Vehicle Location and Tracking: Locate your car effortlessly with the advanced map view and real-time tracking. Perfect for crowded parking lots, this feature guarantees that you’ll never lose track of your vehicle again.
- Warning Lamp Notification: When a warning lamp is displayed on the dashboard, Honda CONNECT will send notification, so you can check what warning has occurred.
- SNS Posting: Trip Log contains routes when the driver uses the car, you can share these routes via Honda CONNECT app.
- 1to1 message receive / display: The driver can see messages from Honda dealer for direct communication.
The enhanced Honda CONNECT app is now available for download on [App Store/Google Play Store]
Other features include warning lamp notifications, trip logs, history of routes travelled for up to one year and service notifications from Honda.