Hyundai, Kia and Samsung will collaborate on a next-generation infotainment system that will seamlessly connect the automaker’s future software-defined cars with smartphones, according to overseas media reports. The three companies have started working with Hyundai Motor Group’s global software center, 42dot, to develop a new infotainment system and open mobility ecosystem. Future vehicles will use the Internet of Things (IoT) platform to seamlessly connect to Samsung’s “SmartThings” ecosystem, which also means owners will be able to operate Samsung in their vehicles

Hyundai and Kia also plan to introduce new services to car owners on a regular basis to “make all daily experiences user-centric.” It will also establish a new in-car application market for software-defined cars. An expanded upgrade of the SmartThings platform is also in the works, with in-car occupant health monitoring through wearables such as Galaxy devices and smartwatches.

It is reported that the new infotainment system will be officially launched in 2026, and so far, neither Hyundai nor Kia has said when it will be introduced into production cars. “Our goal is to enrich the mobility experience of Hyundai and Kia customers by providing personalized services that go beyond transportation and seamlessly integrate cars with smartphones,” said Chang Song, president of Hyundai Motor Group and head of the Advanced Vehicle Platform Division. This move is also similar to the domestic market, such as Xiaomi car, ask Jie and other car ecology.