The newly launched ASTEROID range from Parrot – a leading manufacturer of in-car hands-free and infotainment, presents an ideal solution to meet the needs and requirements of all fleet drivers across many fields and industries. The series of multimedia systems including ASTEROID Smart, ASTEROID Tablet and ASTEROID Mini boasts driving assistance Applications (Apps), Internet and email, music, hands-free calling as well as featuring 3G/4G connectivity and GPS. 

This range has been developed and adapted specifically for the automotive environment and offers a multitude of applications which can be downloaded from the dedicated ASTEROID Market, allowing drivers to tailor the features to suit their driving habits, needs and requirements. 

Applications include “RoadHub” the first business App connected to your Salesforce CRM/business tools whereby users can identify who to call and plan call backs all which is logged into the system, “ASTEROID Mail”, a free email App which announces new messages vocally as well as storing pre-configured replies, “Glympse” an easy way to share your location in real time with recipients receiving a link allowing them to view your location as well as your estimated time of arrival, “iGo Primo Navigation”*, “Parrot Maps”, “Fuel for Less”, “Coyote” which warns drivers of mobile speed cameras, “Recargo” which locates electric vehicle charging stations, all of which are available to download from the ASTEROID Market amongst many more beneficial in-vehicle applications. The ASTEROID range also offers advanced hands-free telephone features and supports all music sources; iPod, iPhone, USB, SD card, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) and analogue players.

Running on a version of Android adapted to the car environment, the Parrot ASTEROID range has a “Development Guide” freely available for developers on https://devzone.parrot.com. Developers can access a range of tutorials, examples and numerous tools as well as benefiting from the support of a dedicated technical team.

Parrot, a world leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, also offers a comprehensive range of aftermarket Bluetooth hands-free solutions including both portable and installed kits which are compatible with all brands of mobile phones, exceptionally reliable and provide uncompromising audio quality.