Luxurious German car manufacturer Mercedes has announced that it is working with Pebble Technology in order to create a new smartwatch.
The prototype watch – which is still yet to receive an official name – received its public debut at the 2014 International CES tradeshow in Las Vegas last week and Mercedes has shed some light on what drivers can expect from the innovative device.
Pebble is already highly regarded in the technology world. The hi-tech watches created by the firm are able to communicate with iPhone and Android-compatible gadgets and allows the wearer to quickly access various apps, as well as easily read notifications and text messages.
However, the Mercedes smartwatch, which will function with the aid of Mercedes’ Digital DriveStyle app, is set to take everything people love about Pebble products and make them appealing to motorists.
For starters, the device is able to relay information such as the amount of fuel left in a car, whether its doors are locked and exactly where it is parked when a driver is away from the vehicle.
Step behind the wheel of a Mercedes car and the smartwatch becomes a highly-accurate data centre. As a result, wearers will be quickly informed of any nearby traffic news or ongoing construction work while they drive.
Sudden problems with a Mercedes vehicle could be a thing of the past with the Pebble smartwatch. This is because the device is going to support vehicle diagnostic awareness functions.
To put this feature into context, a motorist could be notified that there is a problem with the drivetrain of the Mercedes car they are driving. Due to the smartwatch also communicating with iPhones, drivers can then activate Siri and set out a route to the nearest car service station.
Those with a Mercedes vehicle who are curious about the Mercedes smartwatch should check out the 2014 International CES tradeshow, which run last week between January 7th and 10th.
Hayley has been an automotive writer for almost a decade, and is the editor of a popular UK motoring blog, as well as writing for DDR Surrey Mercedes Specialist. She specialises in Mercedes-Benz and dreams of one day owning a Mercedes AMG A45.