Xiaomi’s car has the potential to revolutionize the automotive sector. This is the first time a tech giant has attempted to create its own electric car from scratch and sell it to the general public; and the result was the SU7, a sedan that takes inspiration from and seeks to beat the best in the business, Tesla and Porsche, while having its own special “touch”.
Technology is that detail that differentiates the Xiaomi SU7 from all its competitors. Xiaomi has the great advantage of already having an established platform with HyperOSits own ecosystem with mobile phones, tablets and Internet of Things devices such as televisions, air conditioners and refrigerators.
The Xiaomi SU7 has HyperOS as standard, and this opens the door to advantages such as the use of tablets in the rear seats, connected to the central screen and capable of controlling aspects such as music playback or the destination on the map. You can also connect with your mobile and access your applications, with an improved version of Android Auto.
The Xiaomi car is updated
And yes, the fact that the Xiaomi SU7 is based on HyperOS also means that it can be updated like a mobile phone; and the first 10,000 buyers who already own the car didn’t have to wait long to receive the first update.
The first software update for the Xiaomi SU7 is HyperOS 1.0.12, and although it is the first, it comes with new features and “fixes”. According to the patch notes, among the new features are functions announced at the time by Xiaomi, but whose development was not yet complete; but there are also others that were not known until now.
For example, this update brings wireless CarPlay support. Most Xiaomi car buyers own an iPhone, as the company hasn’t closed the system to its cellphone users; With this update, the iPhone can now be connected wirelessly, like the others.
Xiaomi SU7
Free Android
This update also releases autonomous driving features, which makes the SU7 a direct rival to the Tesla. For example, drivers now have access to a remote parking function, which allows the car to park itself; They will also have a beta version of City Pilot, with advanced city driving assistance. Other minor features include valet mode to deliver the car to a hotel or restaurant, and support for up to 4 NFC devices to unlock the car.
With the HyperOS update, also some issues have been resolved that the first SU7 pilots were found. The most serious was an occasional problem where the doors would not unlock using the charger; Along the same lines, the charging algorithms have also been improved and compatibility with third-party chargers has been improved.
