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MyLink

MyLinka.k.a.Intellilinkis atelematicssystem/infotainment system offered byGeneral Motorsin their vehicles. The system was debuted in 2011 in the then-newChevrolet Volt.

The system was marketed asIntellilinkforBuick,GMC,VauxhallandOpel.It was marketed asMyLinkby Chevrolet and Holden.[1]Cadillacused the CUE infotainment system. The systems were manufactured by three companies for GM:Panasonicfor most Intellilink/MyLink units,LG Electronicsfor the unit equipped on theChevrolet Sonic,Chevrolet Spark,Chevrolet Traxand Vauxhall/Opel Adam,andBoschforCadillac's CUE system.

Intellilink runs on theQNXreal-time operating systemwith voice recognition software fromNuance.[2]It allows users to control online services through apps, likePandora Internet RadioorStitcher Radiothrough voice commands or the touch-screen interface. The car is able to access online content via a smartphone with a 3G data connection connected throughBluetooth.[3]Users are also able to control their phone wirelessly via the same interface. MyLink also integratesOnStar's services (Advanced Automatic Collision Notification,roadside assistance, vehicle diagnostics information, live advisors, and turn-by-turn navigation).[1]

Capabilities

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MyLink supports images in.jpg,.bmp,.png, and.gif formats; video files in.avi,.mpg,.mp4,.divx,.xvid, or.wmv formats; song files in MP3, WMA, and AAC formats and playlists in M3U standard and extended, iTunes, PLS, WAX, ASX and RMP formats.[4]

Services

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  • Integration with driver's iOS, Android or Windows Phone mobile devices, allowing music on the device to be browsed and played from the built-in touch screen
  • Integration with iOS, Android or Windows Phone smart phones via Bluetooth to allow hands-free phone conversations
  • Pandora internet radio, which provides personalized radio stations based on a user's favorite artists, songs, or genres; purchase songs; and rate songs "up" or "down"[3]
  • Stitcher SmartRadio, which lets users build a personalized listening experience from thousands of audio choices[3]
  • Gracenote music identification, which provides artist names, music genre, and album art[3]
  • Hands-free control of infotainment and vehicle climate controls, powered by Nuance[3]
  • Flash-memory capability added to in-car USB connections, so users can bring their own media storage[3]
  • MyLink software upgrades that users can download online and transfer to the vehicle[3]
  • Backup camera display on certain types & model years
  • Some functionality is being withheld based on vehicle style/trim level

Note that the supported features and services vary from model to model. For example, MyLink in the Chevrolet Sonic and Spark models does not support Gracenote (since those models have no CD player) or climate control. The screen size, trim and appearance vary from model to model as well.

Additional features have been announced by Chevrolet for delivery in calendar year 2013.

Availability

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Originally the MyLink systems were set to be available on select 2012 model year vehicles before the end of 2011, however that was pushed back until "Spring 2012".[5]

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Buick

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2011 GMC Acadia Denali

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Opel/Vauxhall

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-TheMyLink 4.2features an A/M-F/Mradio,an auxiliary audio input jack, and aUSBport, plus a 4.2 "color display screen.OnStaris an available option. This system is only available on theChevrolet SilveradoW/T Work Truck models.

-The upgradedMyLink 4.2adds aCD playerwithMP3 playerandWMAsupport, plusBluetoothwithA2DPStereo Audio Streaming capabilities.OnStaris an available option, as isSirius XMSatellite Radio.This system is available on theChevrolet Silverado,Chevrolet Impala,andChevrolet Coloradomodels.

-TheMyLink Appsfeatures an A/M-F/Mradio,an auxiliary audio input jack, aUSBport, support formobile apps,a full colortouch screendisplay,OnStar,voice command capabilities that use the connected devices' voice command systems,OnStar,SiriEyes-Free support,BluetoothwithA2DPStereo Audio Streaming capabilities, mobile apps support, anSDcard slot,Sirius XMSatellite Radio,andBringGoGPSnavigation systemsupport developed byEnGIS Technologies, Inc.This system is available on theOpel Adam,Chevrolet Spark,andChevrolet Sonicmodels.

-TheMyLink Color Touchfeatures an A/M-F/Mradio,an auxiliary audio input jack, aUSBport, a full colortouch screendisplay, voice command,BluetoothwithA2DPStereo Audio Streaming capabilities, steering wheel-mounted audio system controls,Sirius XMSatellite Radio,OnStar,an SD card slot, andHDDfor storing music onto the system. ACD playeris an available option, and is standard with mostMyLink Touchsystems. This radio also works with mobile apps. The Chevrolet Caprice PPV received a stripped down version of this radio for MY 14-15, with no Sirius XM, USB, Aux jack, or OnStar access. In MY 16-17 the Caprice PPV radios were further de-contented with the CD drives being eliminated, with no addition of replacement features.

-TheMyLink Color Touch with Navigationadds aGPSnavigation systemto theMyLink Color Touchradio. OnChevrolet Camaromodels equipped with this radio, theCD playeroption is not available.

-TheMyLink Color Touchradios onChevrolet Impalamodels andChevrolet Malibumodels slide out or slide up from thedashboardto reveal a hidden storage compartment for storing items such asMP3 players,cellular phones,and other devices and items behind thetouch screen.

-TheMylink/IntelliLink Color Touchalso featuresHD Radioas a standard on selected GM models in the United States. As of the 2015 model year (which began in August 2014), theChevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL & Denali XL,Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon & Denali,and theGMC Acadiaare the only vehicles equipped with HD Radio as a standard on all trims. It had been featured as a standard on the Chevrolet Impala and Silverado/GMC Sierra and on the Chevrolet Traverse as an optional, and as a standard on the Buick Regal and Enclave for the 2014 model year, but were removed for the 2015 model year.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ab2011 New York: Buick’s New IntelliLink Looks A Lot Like Chevy Mylink,Motortrend.
  2. ^"Buick, GMC will get version of Chevrolet's MyLink".19 April 2011.
  3. ^abcdefgChevrolet Launches MyLink Infotainment System On Volt and Equinox,All Car Tech.
  4. ^"Chevrolet Camaro with navigation becomes a reality for 2013 thanks to MyLink".EGM CarTech. 27 March 2012.Retrieved27 March2012.
  5. ^"2013 Chevy Cruze Gets Changes Galore For New Model Year".GM Authority. 12 June 2012.Retrieved23 August2012.
  6. ^"2013 Chevy Sonic Gets Minute Changes For New Model Year".GM Authority. 12 June 2012.Retrieved23 August2012.
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