Cinemo, known globally for its high-performance automotive multimedia solutions, has joined forces with NIO, a leader in the premium smart electric vehicle sector, to introduce a home-entertainment-grade experience for NIO users across Europe. With the launch of models like the ET7, EL7, ET5, ET5 Touring, EL6, and EL8 in Europe, NIO is setting new standards in premium in-car entertainment. Utilizing Cinemo’s CARS Online Video platform, journeys now transform into memorable digital media experiences shared among family and friends.
NIO users can enjoy their favorite movies and TV series from the comfort of their electric vehicle, accessed seamlessly through the vehicle’s central display. Through NIO’s software-over-the-air (SOTA) and firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates, the premium entertainment unit continually receives new features, integrations, and functionalities.
Cinemo’s CARS™ product portfolio, chosen by NIO to enhance its entertainment offerings, is designed for easy integration and rapid deployment. Tailored for the Android Automotive Operating System, Cinemo CARS™ features comprehensive and customizable applications, ideal for scenarios like multi-screen viewing, premium video-on-demand, and immersive audio. These capabilities provide a diverse world of entertainment for all passengers while adhering to Android Car User Experience Restrictions for safety during driving.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Cinemo to deliver best-in-class video-on-demand experiences to our users,” said Benjamin Steinmetz, Product Experience Director at NIO. “The support from Cinemo has been crucial in realizing our vision of elevating NIO’s digital multimedia experience. Cinemo’s advanced multimedia solutions ensure that we consistently offer our users the latest in-vehicle digital media experiences.”
Elif Ede, VP Strategy at Cinemo, commented, “We are committed to delivering cutting-edge innovations that create future-ready infotainment solutions, delivering premium experiences today and preparing for the next era of in-vehicle innovation. We are excited to bring home-entertainment-like experiences to NIO users.”
This partnership between Cinemo and NIO signifies a significant step towards enhancing in-car entertainment, providing users with unprecedented digital media experiences while driving.