Cadillac Brings Integrated Experience to Apple Users

Cadillac has added support for the Apple Watch to their myCadillac iOS application.  With the new watch integration, owners will be able to use services such as vehicle location (US and Mexico only), remote start, lock/unlock doors, activate/deactivate horn and lights, and walking directions to their vehicle all from their wrist. myCadillac usage has grown 50% in 2017 alone, which makes the timing of adding additional features for Watch users additionally helpful. Apple Watch access to these features allows owners to access these features without being required to take a phone out of a pocket or purse.  This should be more convenient, especially for owners of the more recent/faster watches (Series 2 and Series 3 specifically). Apple Watch compatibility requires WatchOS version 3 or newer. Press Release Below: Cadillac owners who use the myCadillac mobile app for iOS will now also be able to integrate with Apple Watch. The app will automatically appear and sync with Apple Watch, allowing owners quick access to commands including:

• Vehicle locate¹
• Remote start and stop²
• Lock and unlock doors
• Activate and cancel horn and lights
• Walking directions to vehicle

“The Apple Watch integration is another example of the seamless integration of technology Apple aficionados have come to expect from the Cadillac brand,” said John McFarland, director of Global Digital Experience. For drivers, Apple CarPlay³ compatibility is standard on the full Cadillac lineup, offering quick access to phone contacts, messages, music and navigation. Wireless phone charging is also available on the full Cadillac lineup. Passengers in the Escalade and CT6 can stream their favorite shows from devices such as Apple TV to the rear infotainment screens using the HDMI port and the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi connection.⁴ All Cadillac owners with an in-vehicle OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and active OnStar subscription have access to an Unlimited Data plan for $20 per month.⁵ Usage of the myCadillac app has increased nearly 50 percent in 2017. The mobile app became available in 2010, providing Cadillac owners unprecedented connectivity to their vehicles. Today it is available on every Cadillac vehicle model-year 2011 and newer. The myCadillac app will seamlessly integrate with Apple Watch running WatchOS 3. ¹U.S. and Mexico only. Requires paid OnStar subscription. ²Requires factory-installed remote start. ³Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is subject to Apple's terms and privacy policy. ⁴Available Wi-Fi requires active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. ⁵Plus applicable taxes and fees. Plan provides access to AT&T wireless data services for your equipped vehicle for 30 days. Payments are non-refundable (subject to applicable law). After 22GB of data usage, AT&T may slow speeds. Visit onstar.com or att.com for plan details.