smart introduces free Over-The-Air software update optimising #1 and #3 model ranges

smart has introduced a comprehensive and free over-the-air (OTA) update for all #1 and #3 models, improving both vehicle performance and driver convenience. With this latest OTA update, functions such as low energy regeneration and smart companion selection will be made available and optimised for all smart models.

Xuan-Zeng Goh, Head of Product Management of smart Europe GmbH:
“At smart, the customer is at the centre of everything we do. We constantly listen to our customers’ feedback and strive to improve the user experience with every update. In this way we use technology intelligently and responsibly to continuously improve our products, providing our customers with a better ownership experience.”

Premium technology that serves a purpose
smart provides state-of-the-art technology that is geared to the needs of its customers, with recurring OTA updates contributing to a more efficient, reliable and enjoyable mobility experience. Since the launch of its new product generation, smart has already delivered five OTA updates that have continuously improved the comfort of driving a smart.

More optimisation for increased driving comfort and safety
With its latest OTA update, smart offers a range of new functions and optimisation that further increase convenience, comfort and safety in various driving situations. Highlights include optimised energy recovery management and up-to-date traffic announcements. The update also includes the following features:

1. Vehicle-to-Load: As part of energy management, the traction battery of smart vehicles can supply power to external devices. This requires a special vehicle-to-device cable^[2].
2. Low energy regeneration: A lower level of regenerative braking has been introduced as a new function. This setting gives the driver the option of selecting a gentler level of braking regen, offering more configurability and ensuring the #1 and #3 models can be more precisely tailored to a range of driving styles.
3. New sound experiences for the smart #1: This update enables new sound effects for the interior of the smart #1 Premium and new engine simulation sounds in the smart #1 BRABUS and smart #1 Launch Edition.
4. smart Companion: For the first time, a choice of avatar can be selected for both models, either the characteristic fox or the cheetah. Owners can also specify whether the avatar should be displayed with full animation or as a static graphic.
5. Flexible 360-degree camera window: The “picture-in-picture” 360-degree camera view (if available) can be positioned as desired on the central screen.

A new tutorial on how to install the OTA update is now available at smart #1 – Tutorial OTA System Update EN (youtube.com).

Further information on the update and much more can be found at smart.com.