Xiaomi cars now come with deep Apple ecosystem integration

Xiaomi's new all-electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7, was announced just a couple of days ago and we even had the chance to take it for a spin. But in addition to the new vehicle, Xiaomi announced some software upgrades, catering to Apple users.

Xiaomi cars now have deeper integration with Apple's ecosystem and yes, that includes iPads and watchOS devices. The SU7 and YU7 can now be unlocked via digital keys using an iPhone, as long as the specific model supports UWB.

Apple ecosystem integration

Additionally, you can control certain features even when you are away from the car. For instance, start the AC before getting in the vehicle. iPhone integration runs so deep that even the Action Button can be utilized to control certain features, while the Xiaomi Auto app now supports certain Dynamic Island features.

The vehicle's infotainment system offers better Apple Music integration now and CarPlay can be launched only after a PIN input for extra security.

The Apple Watch receives some love from Xiaomi too, as the company offers integration with watchOS devices giving you convenient control over some features inside the car. The same goes for iPads, which can be installed at the back seats of the car.

Kudos to Xiaomi for offering deep integration with devices from competitors. We'd like to see an open tech world like this going forward.

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