What is the Apple Watch and How Will it Work in My New Chevy?

Will the Apple Watch Work with My New Chevy?

Technology has long since been an asset for Chevy owners, from the all-new 4G LTE mobile Wi-Fi access to the power-packed and efficient EcoTec engines under the hood. In this day and age, technology is constantly at the forefront of innovation, keeping everyone connected and in touch, even when you get behind the wheel of a new car. Putting a focus on staying connected, the innovative Apple Watch serves as an extension of your smartphone increasing your hands-free capability and amplifying your driving experience and safety. The unveiling of the Apple Watch is an exciting prospect for Chevy owners who are always looking for more convenient technology, but many still want to know — will the Apple Watch work with my new Chevy? Get some insight into the new Apple Watch, its capabilities and how it will work in your new Chevy right here at McCluskey Chevrolet!

What is the Apple Watch?

If you aren’t the tech-savvy type, you may still be wondering — what is the Apple Watch? To sum it up, the Apple Watch is a sleek, trendy piece of wearable technology that will serve as an extension of your iPhone, sort of a super-mega-wearable-iPod that will shock and amaze you. With this piece of beautiful technology wrapped around your wrist, you will have access to all of your favorite apps on your iPhone, both integrated Apple apps and downloaded apps. You will also have the ability to dictate text messages, receive messages, make speakerphone calls, track your daily fitness, listen to your favorite tunes via Bluetooth headphones, pay a bill via Apple Pay and even tell the time. Bear in mind, however, that the Apple Watch is an extension of your iPhone that will need to be connected by Bluetooth and can be enhanced with the 2016 Chevy Malibu’s on-board Wi-Fi.

How Will the Apple Watch Work with My New Chevy?

In order to understand how the Apple Watch will work in your new Chevy Silverado, you first must determine whether or not your iPhone pairs with the Chevy MyLink interface. As one of the most innovative entertainment interfaces in the automotive industry, Chevy MyLink will greatly improve your driving experience and if you own a more recent iPhone, Android or Blackberry you shouldn’t have any problems pairing your phone with Bluetooth. After you have connected your iPhone to Chevy MyLink you will then have access to all of your favorite apps on the Apple Watch through your vehicle. A primary function when using the Apple Watch is in conjunction with navigation applications, where the Apple Watch will give you a light “tap” on the wrist to indicate a left or right turn.

Now that you have a better understanding of — will the Apple Watch work with my new Chevy — you can amplify your driving experience with this sleek new piece of Apple technology and a new Chevy model in Cincinnati, OH. For more information on current and future Chevy technology as well as upcoming models, visit the McCluskey Chevrolet Blog and stay connected.