Parked out in the sun on a hot day and want to get to a cooler car? Need to know how much battery your EV has left? BYD is making it easy to check up on your car even when it’s parked with the new DiLink connectivity system.

The BYD App, a new mobile application that lets customers monitor their vehicle remotely is made possible by ACMobility, Ayala Corporation's end-to-end mobility solutions platform.

Enhancing your drive

The new BYD app integrates with the DiLink connectivity system in the car, opening the door to a wide array of advanced technologies. These include voice recognition, built-in navigation, geo-mapping, and other services such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G connectivity. 

Going beyond the industry standard of a two to three-year subscription for connected services, the BYD app itself apart comes with a free 10-year subscription included with the purchase of a BYD vehicle. Those that have already bought a BYD vehicle are also eligible, requiring just a software update in their vehicles. Alongside the new BYD App, BYD Cars Philippines will also introduce software updates for customers who previously purchased their BYD electric vehicles so that the BYD App integrates seamlessly with the vehicles’ DiLink connectivity system.

The app lets users monitor their vehicle in real-time, highlighting features such as the car's status, location, and battery condition. It also offers remote control functionality to operate the door locks, horn, and lights and to set any cooling or heating functions. 

The app also monitors key vehicle stats, such as its charging percentage, vehicle health, tire pressure, and a brief car driving history. It can even schedule the climate control system to turn on at a specified time and applies to all models. As seamless connectivity is a highlight of the app, it also supports over-the-air updates ensuring that your vehicle has the latest software available. 

Keeping the party going with Stingray Karaoke

Along with the launch of the BYD app, new software will soon be introduced, including the Stingray Karaoke app. Coming soon, the app provides in-car karaoke with over 80,000 licensed songs in 25 languages and a growing music catalog. 

Music selection is made easy by browsing by genre, theme, artist, or even by the lyrics of the song. The app also allows the user to harmonize with their favorite artist with the ability to turn on and off the lead vocals. To help set the mood, the app also features themed backgrounds that can be changed.

In-car web browsing

BYD vehicles will soon have a new web browser designed to offer a familiar and user-friendly experience akin to computer browsing. It will be included in a later update offering easy tab navigation, multi-window functionality, and the ability to save websites for quick access. To ensure safety, the web browser is only operable while the vehicle is parked, preventing its use while driving.

“BYD is globally known for its advanced technology that integrates both hardware and software into a seamless driving experience,” shares Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. “The BYD app along with the new software update will deliver enhanced value to our customers in the ever-changing EV landscape and will further elevate their ownership experience.

“The introduction of the BYD App and other new features that integrate with BYD DiLink is an important achievement for us as we aim to provide a superior electric vehicle experience in the Philippine market. We are excited to see our fellow BYD drivers and even those who will own one soon, to utilize the app to its full potential as we all embrace the future of driving,” adds Palanca.