KENWOOD Drive Info.

By linking with KENWOOD compatible car navigation systems, it is possible to extend the functions of Internet information services to the car navigation system side. Partial charge is required

This application is a successor application that allows you to use some contents of "KENWOOD Drive Info. Free version for a limited time" released for free until February 3, 2014 for a fee. It can be used with JVC KENWOOD car navigation systems (hereinafter referred to as car navigation systems) that support this function.

We also have content that can be used free of charge. We have also added new features.

▼ Application function overview

KENWOOD Drive Info. Is a function-enhanced application that enables you to additionally use various convenient functions such as receiving real-time traffic jam information in car navigation by connecting a smartphone and JVC KENWOOD car navigation.

It will be possible to significantly improve the information freshness and convenience of car navigation.

▼ Application usage instructions

Downloading this application is free of charge. Some content can be used free of charge, and some content can be used for a fee. Paid content can be used by charging within this application.

10 days / 30 days / 90 days / 180 days

(Please refer to the following for the functional contents of each content and paid / free of charge.)

▼ Outline of main functions

1. Smart Loop Congestion Information ™ [Paid function]

Smart Loop Congestion Information ™ shares real-time probe data for car navigation and Pioneer car navigation that supports this function, and together with VICS information, real-time congestion information for approximately 700,000 km of road conditions nationwide. It is a service that provides.

The received data can be displayed on the map screen of the car navigation system. In addition to the current position, the traffic jam information of the scroll destination can also be displayed on the car navigation screen.

2. On-demand VICS [Paid function]

It is possible to acquire VICS congestion information centered on the surrounding area where you are currently driving and display it on the car navigation screen. In addition to the current position, the traffic jam information of the scroll destination can also be displayed on the car navigation screen.

3. Parking lot full / empty information [paid function]

You can get the full / empty information of the parking lot and display it on the car navigation screen.

* Parking lots where information can be obtained are limited.

4. TV de Mi-ta [Paid function]

It is possible to acquire information such as restaurants and tourist spots introduced in TV programs and transfer it to the car navigation system. It is very convenient because it is possible to display the hot spot on the car navigation side and set it as the destination.

5. Gas station price information [free function]

It is possible to acquire the gasoline price information of the gas station at any point and display it on the car navigation screen. You can search for nearby gas stations and check price information at the same time.

6. Weather information [free function]

You can get the weather forecast data for the whole country and display it on the car navigation screen. You can get pinpoint weather forecast and weekly weather forecast information by synchronizing with latitude / longitude information.

For models that have a weather widget on the HOME screen on the corresponding car navigation side, it is also possible to display weather information on the widget.

7. Free word search [Free function]

In normal car navigation destination search, information related to the entered keyword is searched from the database stored in the car navigation body, but by connecting to this application, information can be searched to the Internet server. Will be. It will be possible to greatly improve the amount of information that can be acquired and to search for destinations using fresh information.

■ Supported Android OS

4.4 or above

■ Supported languages

KENWOOD Drive Info. Only supports Japanese.

■ Notes

・ The amount and period of paid charges are subject to change.

-This application can be used by connecting to the corresponding car navigation system.

・ We do not guarantee normal operation on all terminals.

■ Important notice

To use this application, it is necessary to change the navigation software version of the car navigation system to be connected to the following status.

・ MDV-Z701W / Z700 / X701W / X701: 1.2.0025.xxxx or later

・ MDV-Z700W / Z700 / X500 / R700: 1.7.0065.xxxx or later

If the version is older than the above version, you will need to update the car navigation firmware.

For details, please check the following URL on the Kenwood homepage.

http://www2.jvckenwood.com/cs/car/navi/index.html