JARVIS Up Your Car In 5 Easy Steps | Tracking Watch | Bluetooth Connectivity

Genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist Tony Stark has a knack for showing off technologies we (as viewers) would love to have. And I’m not just talking about any of his many Iron Man suits. Stark built an AI long before he ever became a superhero, and JARVIS’ help in Tony’s life would be fantastic to replicate in our own lives. Here are 5 ways you can make your car more like your own personal JARVIS.

Tracking Watch

With technology improving, watches aren’t just timepieces. You can link certain kinds of watches up to your car, and they’ll keep tabs on any number of things, like your heart rate and temperature, and your car’s speed and fuel consumption. It can take this data and help you while driving, so you can keep a safe speed based on your body’s reactions. The watch can also alert you to the road conditions ahead of you and when your car needs maintenance (in case you’re one of the many that tends to forget).

Sound System

Your car isn’t ahead of the technological curve unless it has a sound system to match. Unfortunately, sound systems can be expensive, so make sure you stay within your budget. The point isn’t to break the bank in upgrading your car. Subwoofers and amps are important, but having money to buy food is a little more crucial.

One thing you want to watch for when upgrading a sound system is the wiring. Pay attention to how much power your system draws from your battery. If it draws too much, it can affect other systems in your car, like the headlights. If you notice things like your headlights dimming when you radio is playing on high, a wiring upgrade is in order for “the big 3” car audio system (the three wires that go between the alternator, chassis, and engine). Upgrade those, and your wiring and audio will be perfect.

Bluetooth Connectivity

A lot of the newer cars have Bluetooth connectivity built in to their systems, but if you have an older model, you probably don’t have that kind of wireless connectivity. However, that doesn’t mean you have to upgrade your car to insert a little JARVIS into your car. All you really have to do is purchase a Bluetooth car kit, and then you’ll be able to make all the hands-free calls you want. You’ll even be able to stream music from places like Last.fm and Pandora if you want.

GPS System

Having a GPS is practically non-negotiable these days. Sure, you can use map apps on your smartphone, but pulling out your smartphone and following along the path it leads you can be much more dangerous than following the path a dashboard-mounted GPS device gives you. If you have a good device, you’ll be able to do a lot more than just getting directions too.

Some of the best GPS devices on the market right now have features like voice recognition and voice guidance (if you’re really lucky, you might even be able to find a device that guides you with Paul Bettany’s voice, giving you an even stronger link to JARVIS). Many models have MP3 players and can display pictures. You can input multiple destinations and the device will provide you a course to hit all of them in the most convenient route. And some of them even have Bluetooth built in, so you can still make hands-free calls, in case you don’t want to get a Bluetooth kit as mentioned above.

OnStar

The last thing you need is a system helping with your protection and security, and that’s where OnStar comes in. OnStar keeps track of your vehicle, and it can tell when you’ve been in a collision. The company has 24-hour centers open to contact you and see if you need an emergency vehicle sent to your location (which they can see). Even if you can’t respond because you’re unconscious, they’ll send someone out to help. And if your car gets stolen, they’ll be able to track the vehicle, and they even have ways to prevent the thief from starting the car, making it a lot easier to recover the vehicle.

Although it would be great to get JARVIS himself, cars with built-in AI’s are years down the road. But with these 5 technologies, you can feel like your car is a very intelligent system watching out for your safety.

Eloise Hamilton grew up working under a hood, helping her father restore classic cars. She still has a passion for it today and keeps herself versed in the automotive industry and the market by frequenting car sites and Honda dealers in Los Angeles like Diamond Honda.