Pioneer’s smartphone car navigation app “COCCHi” will be updated on January 31, 2024, and the display will now support “night mode,” as well as the ability to set the frequency of voice guidance. The smartphone car navigation app “COCCHi” has been updated to become more similar to traditional navigation systems.

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Compatible with “night mode”

Compatible with “night mode” which sets the background and text of the display to a color scheme based on black. The screen is easy to see even in dark environments such as at night or inside tunnels, reducing strain on the eyes. In addition to being able to manually change day mode and night mode according to the surrounding environment and user preferences, it is also possible to select automatic switching (time-linked/in-vehicle device link).

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Voice guidance utterance frequency can now be set

You can now select the frequency of voice guidance from three levels. Depending on the user’s purpose and situation, the system can be used to provide more detailed voice guidance (3: a lot) when driving on a road for the first time, or to use a simple voice guidance (1: a little) when driving on familiar roads or listening to music. You can choose the frequency of speech.

About the Pioneer car navigation app “COCCHi”

Pioneer began providing the smartphone-only car navigation app “COCCHi” on September 21, 2023 on Android and iOS versions. There are two types of plans: a “basic plan” that costs 350 yen per month (first month free) and a “free plan” with limited functionality .

“COCCHi” is a service that provides navigation functions as a smartphone app that utilizes Pioneer’s advanced routing technology and driving history data. Equipped with high-precision navigation functions that include high-quality route search and guidance that takes into account road width, number of lanes, number of traffic lights, and ease of turning at intersections, as well as driver assist functions that support driving problems and troubles. . By visualizing CO2 emissions and gasoline prices, it encourages environmental considerations such as choosing economical routes and eco-driving.

Utilizing Piomatix, a unique mobility AI platform that creates a new driving experience using multiple AI technologies and voice interfaces, we will update it sequentially to support everyone from those who are concerned about driving to professional drivers. We have added navigation and service functions unique to car navigation manufacturers that help eliminate the stress of driving for even more drivers and support comfortable and safe driving.

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Who can recommend the Pioneer car navigation app “COCCHi”?

People who bought a new car but couldn’t buy Pioneer products because display audio was standardized. People who want to display their favorite navigation system in their company car, etc. For people who rent a car and still want to use their own navigation system, COCCHi is probably the best choice.

Related article

pioneer news release

https://jpn.pioneer/ja/corp/news/press/index/2861/

COCCHi

https://jpn.pioneer/ja/cocchi/

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