READY UPGRADE

Keep vehicle infotainment systems current, flexible and competitive.
People have come to expect frequent updates to their smartphones and other consumer electronics, so why should their vehicle be different? HARMAN Ready Upgrade makes it easy for OEMs to keep vehicle infotainment systems current, flexible and competitive, with multiple cockpit domain controller variants, pre-validated software and a suite of scalable, upgradeable systems.
Ready Upgrade

Reimaging the vehicle for the modern consumer

Quick to market
Accelerated software & hardware launch with lower development costs.
Future proofed
Evolves with next-generation architectures and market demands.
Continuous updates
Offer updates comparable to consumer electronics cycles, with software every 3 to 12 months and hardware at 24 months.
Unique branding
Create brand differentiation and unique user experiences with tools to tailor UX and adapt to vehicle product lines.
Key Features
Pre-certified domain controllers
  • Type certified (Bluetooth, WiFi) & pre-homologated in major markets
  • Three tiers to meet price & performance
  • Backward compatible & easily upgradable
  • High performance Compute SiP module
Software always up to date
  • In-field OTA updates for new features
  • Consumer integration with Ready Link Marketplace for vehicle specific uses
  • Keeps pace with smartphone and smart home experiences
Modern accessories
  • Compatible with various displays
  • Works with interior/exterior cameras and sensors
  • Remote tuner/amp modules available
Pre-certified domain controllers
  • Type certified (Bluetooth, WiFi) & pre-homologated in major markets
  • Three tiers to meet price & performance
  • Backward compatible & easily upgradable
  • High performance Compute SiP module
Software always up to date
  • In-field OTA updates for new features
  • Consumer integration with Ready Link Marketplace for vehicle specific uses
  • Keeps pace with smartphone and smart home experiences
Modern accessories
  • Compatible with various displays
  • Works with interior/exterior cameras and sensors
  • Remote tuner/amp modules available

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Ready Care
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Ready Care
Stay focused when it counts most, with intelligent driver monitoring and personalized in-cabin remedies to drowsiness and distractions.
Ready Connect
This modular TCU combines 4G/5G and SatCom for streaming, video calls, and safety alerts without extra hardware. Designed to evolves with consumer expectations to keep vehicles current over time.