2021 “Dacia Media Control” multimedia screen!

What would we be without our smartphone? If we're honest, we have it with us in practically every situation in life. Ultimately, wouldn't it be great if it could replace the multimedia screen integrated in the vehicle while driving? “Good idea”, thought those responsible Dacia - but only if the smartphone can be fully integrated into the driving experience. The Media Control infotainment system emerged from this consideration. Nicolas Legros, Operational Cross Car Line Director, on the philosophy and advantages of the system used in the new Dacia Sandero makes his debut.

Dacia MediaControl

Using the smartphone as a navigation system while driving, for example, has long been part of everyday life for many of us - just like messing around with fiddly phone holders that are difficult to attach to, for example in the ventilation grilles. Dacia recognized the problem, faced the challenge and now presents a solution that is as clever as it is economical and therefore suitable for the brand.

“Our mission at Dacia is to redefine the concept of the affordable new car. Surveys show that our customers prefer simplicity and pragmatism when it comes to multimedia too. Our solution had to be as ao be clever, simple and attractive. The Media Control developed jointly by our engineers and designers therefore represents den favoritebOur customers' screen - den their Smartphones - in the center of the multimedia system of your vehicle. "

Designated with Media Control Dacia a complete multimedia system including radio as well as USB and Bluetooth interfaces. As a special highlight, Media Control also offers a fold-out smartphone holder on top of the dashboard. "Because this docking station was fixed from the start of the design process, we were able to integrate it perfectly - and thus guarantee the best ergonomics and the highest level of operating convenience," says Legros.

What exactly is media control?

Indeed: after the easy installation of the smartphone in the holder in the middle of the dashboard, it sits there firmly and without wobbling in the driver's field of vision and is very easy to operate. After downloading the free Dacia Media Control App and the connection via Bluetooth, the smartphone becomes an integral part of the vehicle's multimedia and infotainment system. Navigation, radio, telephone, your own music collection and even selected vehicle information - the driver can now call up and control all of this using the familiar touch gestures on the display, using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel or using the smartphone's voice control. If there is no smartphone in the docking station, it can simply be folded in flush with the dashboard.

A clever system with clever functions

There are numerous details and the possibilities for customization that Dacia Make Media Control so special. Not only can shortcuts for the most important and frequently used programs and apps or contacts be created. Also stand by Navigate countless providers and programs to choose from. And also the musical entertainment can be completely adapted to your own taste, because you can choose from practically all radio stations and streaming services as well as your own music collection - regardless of whether it is on the smartphone, a USB stick or an MP3 player. The ones available Telephone functions include not only making and receiving calls, but also voice search for contacts, calling up the call history and browsing for appointments saved in the calendar. The system can Read short messages; This function is already available for Android smartphones; it will follow shortly for the iOS operating system.

"Media Control enriches the driving experience with many of the advantages that smartphone technology offers us."

By the way: Not only does it work while driving, but also after the vehicle has been parked Dacia Media Control good offices. So the more scatterbrained users become the “Forgot your smartphone?” Reminder appreciate them as much as they do "Guide me to the car" functionif, for example, after a long stroll through town, they no longer know exactly where they actually parked.

So it's a round thing, the new one Dacia Media Control. An integral part of the vehicle's multimedia and infotainment system. A customizable travel companion. With intuitive operation. And the whole thing with an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

“We just have the brand DNA of Dacia transferred to the multimedia area. Dacia Media Control stands for everything that also characterizes our models. It's simple, practical, and clever. It's just typical Dacia. "