Alexa app now available for 2022's?

Fireman591 · Jan 18, 2023

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 · Jan 19, 2023

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

brucemac · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

brucemac said:
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 · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

Can’t wait to get a li’l bit Alexa

Fireman591 · Jan 24, 2023

Stbentoak said:
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 · Jan 24, 2023

Doesn't it say in my signature?

Fireman591 · Jan 25, 2023

Stbentoak said:
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 · Jan 29, 2023

Fireman591 said:
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.

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