Alexa app now available for 2022's?

[Fireman591]

I got a email today from Onstar stating that the Alexa app was now available for our 2022 Suburban. I went into the vehicle and made sure all the updates were done along with the Play store updated. Still no Alexa app even though the vehicle states everything is up to date. Anyone else get this email from Onstar and if so were you able to find and install the Alexa app?

 

[NYisles1]

Same thing with my ‘22 Yukon. Got the email but no update pending.

 

[brucemac]

I called OnStar and they said it was a "rolling update."

Said it will take somewhere around 10 days to get rolled out. In the meantime, I'll be manually checking for updates from time to time.

I know some may not care and level of excitement likely depends on the ecosystem folks have bought into (if any) for their home automation, but I'm anxious to check this out. Hoping it's better than the Google implementation.

Not sure, but after reading the full PR, it looks like it can only be activated by the steering wheel button, or by the push of the button on the front screen, or by both. Hoping they come out with a "wake word" like "hey Alexa..."

 

[Fireman591]

I called OnStar and they said it was a "rolling update."

Said it will take somewhere around 10 days to get rolled out. In the meantime, I'll be manually checking for updates from time to time.

I know some may not care and level of excitement likely depends on the ecosystem folks have bought into (if any) for their home automation, but I'm anxious to check this out. Hoping it's better than the Google implementation.

Not sure, but after reading the full PR, it looks like it can only be activated by the steering wheel button, or by the push of the button on the front screen, or by both. Hoping they come out with a "wake word" like "hey Alexa..."

Sweet!!!! I will do the same every few days until it shows up. Thanks for calling them

 

[Stbentoak]

I have it already and you have to push a button on the wheel to activate it…. Works about 75% of the time….just ok…

 

[pa31p]

Can’t wait to get a li’l bit Alexa

 

[Fireman591]

I have it already and you have to push a button on the wheel to activate it…. Works about 75% of the time….just ok…

What year is your vehicle? We have a 21 Tahoe and a 22 Suburban. In 2022 and 2023 the rigs are now google based with no Alexa app available yet in the Play store. The play store in our 21 offers the Alexa app.

 

[Stbentoak]

Doesn't it say in my signature?

 

[Fireman591]

Doesn't it say in my signature?

Oh ok I see you have a 2021. You are one of the lucky ones who did not get stuck with the Google based nightmare for the 22 and 23 models. I love our 22 burb but i enjoy driving the 21 Tahoe more due to the non google interface on everything.

 

[NYisles1]

Oh ok I see you have a 2021. You are one of the lucky ones who did not get stuck with the Google based nightmare for the 22 and 23 models. I love our 22 burb but i enjoy driving the 21 Tahoe more due to the non google interface on everything.

Have to agree. With over a year and 20k+ miles on my '22 AT4 - I'd say the Android based infotainment system is really disappointing both in performance and features. GM's own system was better. Maybe future updates will change that.

 

[Edlee321]

I'm an android guy, and use samsung galaxy as my phone because it's a more open system than ios, but this google automotive is the most crippled and feature limited infotainment system I have used. Especially when regarding the rear entertainment has less options on the '22 Tahoe/Yukon then I used to have on my '17. I miss having the control of selecting usb video files from the front screen, and ability to play back from usb sticks. I dream of GM scrubbing google infotainment from my 22 yukon and giving me what the 21 Model year had.

 

[Fireman591]

I'm an android guy, and use samsung galaxy as my phone because it's a more open system than ios, but this google automotive is the most crippled and feature limited infotainment system I have used. Especially when regarding the rear entertainment has less options on the '22 Tahoe/Yukon then I used to have on my '17. I miss having the control of selecting usb video files from the front screen, and ability to play back from usb sticks. I dream of GM scrubbing google infotainment from my 22 yukon and giving me what the 21 Model year had.

Amen to that. I am still waiting for that rolling Alexa update.

 

[Stbentoak]

One big flaw with 21 system is not being able to display/read out texts on the native software….. I don’t use AA/ACP….

 

[Toasty]

Amen to that. I am still waiting for that rolling Alexa update.

did you get it yet?

 

[Fireman591]

did you get it yet?

No. I checked again today and the vehicle is still up to date on updates.

 

[NT Automotive]

We saw an alexa option on the onstar guardian app after signing up today. But we dont use alexa so didnt try it.

Also the MyGMC app has been down all day. Cant login. Is this normal or no?

 

[Toasty]

No. I checked again today and the vehicle is still up to date on updates.

You'll get it if you get a fresh 23... mine rolled off the truck with it --- while you CAN change the default voice assistant to Alexa for handsfree access, Alexa can't control the vehicle, so you lose those features - you can just hit the Alexa icon on the screen though

 

[Stbentoak]

But she can get directions for you, which is what I use her for mainly, and send them to the Nav. She can also look up local businesses and etc. Overall, this is much more helpful than having it change your cabin temp. I don't need voice control of my HVAC or Music....

 

[DuraYuk]

But she can get directions for you, which is what I use her for mainly, and send them to the Nav. She can also look up local businesses and etc. Overall, this is much more helpful than having it change your cabin temp. I don't need voice control of my HVAC or Music....

Google does the same thing.

 

[brucemac]

No. I checked again today and the vehicle is still up to date on updates.

Same here. I called OnStar last week and they said they had heard it was going to be approximately another month or so.