What is the on-board computer "Yandex.Auto", overview and functions, how to install

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Overview of the Yandex on-board computer
Cost and terms of purchase
How to Install
Advantages and disadvantages
Reviews

The device can be bought in online stores or on the official Yandex website. Here the price starts from 29 rubles. Free installation, which is entitled to the certificate attached to the device, is provided in authorized car services.

A sideboard is an essential attribute of a modern car. Electronic devices are becoming more and more sophisticated every year. The largest company creating an intellectual product offered its own version of the device: motorists received a high-tech Yandex.Auto on-board computer. Let's figure out what the equipment is interesting for, what are its characteristics and built-in options, which brands of cars it suits.

Overview of the Yandex on-board computer

In 2017, Yandex presented its own new development to the auto world - a software shell for a car multimedia system. However, this software cannot be implemented through existing types of communication in regular multimedia.

Yandex auto

The Yandex car on-board computer is a separate module with an excellent interface, characterized by large widgets for maximum user convenience.

Features

The equipment is based on a powerful 4-core Allwinner T3 1,2 GHz processor with 2 GB RAM. The device navigates using GPS or Yandex.Navigator.

The device uses wireless WI-FI, and also transmits 3G/4G/LTE data via a modem. Control of FM radio and other functions is possible from the steering keys or via Bluetooth speakerphone.

Input interfaces Yandex.Auto - 3,5 mm / AUX, USB 2.0, microSD. Color display 9 inches, screen resolution - 1024 × 600 pixels. Formats: WMA, AAC, MP3.

What services are built in

The car computer, which completely replaces standard radio tape recorders, can be connected to video cameras, parking sensors, and car diagnostic systems.

Factory connections "Yandex.Auto":

Tariff "For Auto" from "Mobile Telesystems".
10 Gb of mobile Internet per month, which makes it possible to use up-to-date maps, “surf” the Internet, listen to your favorite tracks, watch videos.
Access to applications Music, TV, My MTS (without limitation for the entire period of use).
Free services: browser, one of two navigators, Alice voice assistant, Yandex.Auto self-updates.

In the first six months, drivers do not pay for the Internet and Yandex.Music. The program itself, orienting itself in the tastes of the user, selects audio albums, radio stations of different genres.

For which cars is suitable

On some models of cars, the Yandex auto-board is already installed in the cabin: these are Toyota RAV4, Camry, Renault Kaptur Play, Nissan X-Trail. The price is specified on the spot.

On-board computer Yandex.auto

List of suitable car models:

Volkswagen modifications - not older than 2008.
Hyundai Jetta and Solaris are younger than 2016.
"Kia Rio" - since 2017.
"Lada Vesta" and "X-Ray" - younger than 2015.
Mitsubishi Outlander - not older than 2012.
Renault is not older than 2012.
Skoda Rapid - since 2014.

Old "Toyota RAV4" (2012) are also subject to the installation of a high-tech Yandex.Auto autocomputer. The cost depends on the brand and equipment of the car.

Cost and terms of purchase

Even more profitable electronic equipment is offered by MTS salons and the auto.mts.ru website. - 23 thousand rubles. This includes the cost of a 4G modem and a SIM card with the "For Auto" tariff plan.

How to Install

In the packing box you will find everything you need for BC "Yandex", including a certificate for installation. As well as a list of cities and centers where the free procedure takes place: Moscow and 7 other megacities of Russia.

By choosing the nearest car center, you can count on the installation of a multimedia system in place of the dismantled old equipment. Next, you need to go through authorization in Yandex.Auto using a QR code by going to the settings.

Advantages and disadvantages

Motorists who managed to evaluate the Yandex.Auto bortovik found its positive and negative properties.

On-board multimedia computer

Among the advantages are:

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Voice control: the driver's hands are always free.
Navigator: no need to use a smartphone to get directions.
Payment for gasoline directly from BC.
Price-quality ratio.

Weaknesses include:

Frequent program freezes.
Limited car coverage.
Small amount of memory.
Low installation location: you have to lower your eyes to the display, distracting from the road.
No storage slot.

Some drivers are unhappy that Alice tells one joke at a time: for each next one, you need to ask the bot again.

Reviews

Caring car owners leave comments on the use of the device on thematic automotive forums. There is no unanimity of opinion. Reviews are polar: some see the solid advantages of an electronic gadget, others see only negative sides.