Tesla cars are expected to receive support for Apple's AirPlay feature shortly. The news stems from a past promise made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter and confirmed by analysts. Once realized, this will enhance the audio quality in Tesla vehicles when using iPhones for wireless music playback, providing users with a more convenient and feature-rich experience.
Enhanced wireless music playback experience: Currently, Tesla vehicles already have Apple's Apple Music client, but it has limited functionality, such as the inability to display lyrics and the inability to adjust audio quality. However, according to parameter variables found by analysts in the decompilation of Tesla's iOS version of the app, Tesla is considering adding AirPlay functionality. This means that Tesla vehicles will be able to interconnect more easily with iPhones for more functionality.
Advantages of Apple AirPlay: Apple significantly improved the AirPlay feature a few years ago, which supports playback of high-quality 24-bit/48kHz audio over WiFi. There may still be some difference in audio quality compared to the built-in client in the car, but with AirPlay support, users will enjoy greater convenience and more functionality when playing Apple Music. For example, they can easily control playback, adjust volume, and enjoy the richer audio experience that AirPlay provides.
User choice: Audio quality is, of course, a subjective judgment, so each user may have a different opinion on whether or not their Tesla vehicle requires AirPlay support. Some users may be more satisfied with the audio quality provided by the client built into the vehicle, while others desire the AirPlay feature for higher audio quality. It's a choice that users will have to make based on their personal preferences and needs. Apple AirPlay support will allow for a greater variety of audio sources in Tesla vehicles. Tesla already implements excellent sound systems in its vehicles, comparable to the Danish Bang & Olufsen systems used in luxury cars. By adding AirPlay support, Tesla owners will be able to play music wirelessly directly from their iPhones and other Apple devices. This gives users more flexibility in choosing their audio source and enjoying their favourite music content.
The combination of Tesla and Apple AirPlay will further expand the connectivity between vehicles and phones. Owners will be able to interact with their iPhones via AirPlay, such as viewing music playlists, controlling volume and more through the in-vehicle display. This seamless interconnectivity provides a more convenient and integrated user experience, making the interconnection between Tesla vehicles and Apple devices even closer.
The highly programmable nature of Tesla vehicles and the OTA (Over-The-Air) update feature provides flexibility for AirPlay integration. Tesla can integrate AirPlay functionality into existing in-vehicle systems through software updates without requiring owners to make any hardware changes. This allows Tesla owners to get the latest AirPlay features and performance improvements promptly, providing a better audio experience.
Tesla cars may receive support for Apple's AirPlay feature shortly, enhancing the music wireless playback experience. This is exciting news for Tesla owners, who will be able to more easily connect with their iPhones to enjoy more features and better audio quality. However, the final choice is still in the hands of the users, who can decide whether or not to use the AirPlay feature based on their personal preferences and needs. In any case, the continuous advancement of technology has brought more choices and convenience to users and pushed the development of the automotive technology field.
