In-Car Entertainment Equipment

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Whether you're going on a short trip to the store or a long haul to visit family members for the holidays, you may need directions. If your passengers need a little entertainment in the car, these monitors and receivers can help keep them occupied while you do the driving. Consider the benefits of relaxed passengers on your journey and find a system that works for your vehicle.

There are a wide selection of video and audio systems available for different types of vehicles. Your options include the following:

• Pandora: The web-based music service analyzes patterns in your preferred songs, then selects music with similar types of patterns for you.
• Spotify: Users can stream music, podcasts, and videos to their compatible players via Bluetooth.
• SiriusXM: You're able to stream music from a satellite-based system, allowing you to drive the car across the country without losing stations.
• MP3: If you have a compatible MP3 player, you can play your stored music. You can see which track is playing and skip, fast-forward, or rewind.
• Discs: Keep the car's passengers relaxed while in the vehicle with a DVD/Blu-Ray player. Simply pop in their favorite types of movies and keep them entertained for a few hours.

Since many models offer built-in Wi-Fi, your GPS can pick up signals from the mapping services. If you select a model which is compatible with Google Maps, Navfree, or Waze, you'll receive notifications of accidents, constructions, or other slow-downs along the way. If there is a faster route available than your current path, you'll be notified and offered the chance to detour.

If you have a compatible vehicle and camera, you'll see the images on your new system in 1024 x 600 pixels. This high definition allows you an even larger and crystal clear video of anything behind you, eliminating doubt from blurry shadows or images.

• Hands-free calling: Many states have passed laws which forbid holding a phone while operating a car. Hands-free driving allows you to make a call in your car without taking your hands off the wheel.
• Text messaging: Compatible systems can read your messages to you, allowing you to drive, receive messages, and pay attention to the road. You may be able to respond with pre-set messages such as "call you back soon."
• App tethering: Some systems allow you to have one app control the others. For example, you can use your voice to open up your streaming services.
• Audio streaming: Systems like Pandora and Spotify stream to the car's receiver using the Bluetooth connection to your phone, enabling their usage.