Amazon is releasing the Alexa Auto software developer kit (SDK)to be used by auto makers to integrate the digital assistant into their upcoming infotainment systems.
Some vehicle manufacturers committed to bringing Alexa into their cars earlier this year, including Ford, BMW, Toyota and Volkswagen, but this SDK opens the system to others manufacturers and aftermarket firms as well.
The Alexa Auto SDK simplifies the integration of Alexa into in-vehicle infotainment systems. The SDK brings the Alexa experience that has delighted customers at home into the vehicle. It adds automotive-specific functionality and contextualizes the experience for the vehicle. It includes source code and function libraries in C++ and Java that enable your vehicle to process audio inputs and triggers, establish a connection with Alexa, and handle all Alexa interactions. It also includes sample applications, build scripts, sequence diagrams and documentation – supporting both Android and QNX operating systems on ARM and x86 processor architectures.
Learn more about the functionality by reading the Alexa Auto SDK documentatio
you can get the Alexa Auto SDK from Github now.
