AT&T: The Connected Car is Smarter and Safer

This post is brought to you by AT&T; however, all opinions are my own. #ATTSeattle

Did you know that by 2017 more than 30% of the new cars sold in the US will have wireless connectivity? Of those, AT&T expects to connect more than 10 million them. They recently showcased their connected car technology at the Seattle International Auto show where they partnered with Volvo to provide insight into our future driving experience.

These AT&T Connected Car features are available now:

Remote Control: By adding the AT&T network, remote start cars can be connected from anywhere. That means you no longer have to be within the device’s range, usually a few hundred feet. Now apartment dwellers can enjoy the convenience of auto start. It can also be used in parking lots – imagine being able to start your parked car as you head out of the shopping mall, grocery store, or even the airport, so it’s warmed up (or cooled down) by the time you arrive at it.
Wifi Hotspot: With AT&T Connect, your car is converted into WiFi mobile hotspot that can support up to eight passenger devices. That means your passengers can use their smartphones, tablets and laptop computers on the road.

Real-Time Info: Using AT&T’s network, drivers get access to hands-free real-time information. Using Google’s Voice Search, a driver can search for points of interest, get real-time navigation with over the air map updates, and access real-time weather information with up-to-the-minute weather reports and alerts.

Live Social Networks: Now drivers can stay connected to social media and email hands-free with AT&T’s wireless network. No longer will picking up a phone to read a text be a temptation. Now drivers can listen and respond to texts by voice, so both hands stay on the wheel. They can also keep up with Facebook and Twitter updates as well.

But AT&T is thinking beyond the connected car. They’re looking at connecting the products we’re already using, like wearables. By connecting wearable devices with the connected car and home to automate mundane tasks we’d have more time for the things that are important to us. Imagine being able to arm your home alarm and unlock and start your car at the same time, all simply by walking out your front door. That kind of future is closer than we think.

AT&T at Mobile World Congress 2015 – The Connected Life

AT&T’s look at the future of a connected life.

AT&T is providing connected car technology to leading automakers such as Audi, GM, Volvo, BMW, Subaru, Nissan, Audiovox and more. Find out more about their work at:

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What do you think about this new technology being added to our daily lives?

17 Comments

Ourfamilyworld on October 21, 2015 at 11:12 am

A car wifi sounds really cool. The kids would love that.

Shelley Zurek on October 21, 2015 at 6:58 am

I know that being totally connected with great connections is the path in the next ten years. I for one can’t wait.

Onica{MommyFactor} on October 20, 2015 at 11:28 pm

Technology nowadays is really awesome. Its very useful to the car owner,convinient and easy to use.

Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert on October 20, 2015 at 10:34 pm

Having a connected car can keep you entertained and also keep you safer than having to deal with a phone or other device!

LauraOinAK on October 20, 2015 at 8:12 pm

So many awesome things you can have with a connected car. I love having the bluetooth capability in the newer car right now just to talk via the speakers.

Janis @MommyBlogExpert on October 20, 2015 at 7:50 pm

I’m amazing at how connected new cars are these days. Our family of 6 with 4 teenagers could definitely use the built in WiFi that can handle up to 8 devices at a time.

gingermommyrants on October 20, 2015 at 6:44 pm

Having a connected car is an amazing idea. It would be great for the kids to be able to use their tablets on the WIFI. I will have to look into this for our future car.

Ann Bacciaglia on October 20, 2015 at 6:42 pm

I would love to have a car with built in WIFI. We do a lot of traveling and WIFI would be so handy.

Liz Mays on October 20, 2015 at 6:20 pm

Whoa Wi-Fi would definitely be an awesome feature. Being able to start the car before you even get near it would be sweet too!

Shauna on October 20, 2015 at 5:47 pm

Wow, that is so awesome. My car has hands-free calling… and Satellite tv for the kids, but I wish it had a hotspot. That would be so cool.

Heather @ Kraus House Mom on October 20, 2015 at 1:20 pm

My kids are dying for a car with wi-fi. My old car had an automatic starter but my new car doesn’t and boy do I miss it on cold mornings. It’s amazing how far technology has come.

Kristin on October 20, 2015 at 10:53 am

Oh man, I would love a car with wireless! That is super convenient for the passengers and kids! And those long car rides? Oh man, so much smoother!

MJ L on October 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

My kids would love the car to have WIFI! Technology has come so far, but it also is very scary too!

Dawn on October 20, 2015 at 7:55 am

It’s amazing how far technology has come. I remember when I was a kid, a car in your phone was like the top tier level of awesome. Now entire cars are technological wonders.

Jenna Wood on October 20, 2015 at 7:32 am

Everyone seems to want a connected car for the wifi, and to keep the kids happy on long trips- I want to know where the traffic is and how to navigate it. Real time information is priceless!

Connie Ott on October 21, 2015 at 1:42 pm

I’m all about the traffic/navigation. I’m not a fan of wired kids. Car trips are some of our fondest memories as a family – I don’t think it’d be the same with everyone ignoring each other.