Today, Dash Navigation announced partnerships with 2 voice providers (Tellme and Dial Directions) which will allow Dash users to wirelessly send information to their car via their mobile phones. The Dash Express is the first “connected” GPS unit, which receives things like traffic information and gas prices through a built in wireless connection.
The voice services mean you’ll be able to call either one of the services, speak your destination, and within a few seconds the address will be sent to your Dash Express. This removes the hassle of having to enter an address on the device, and means you’ll be able to select a destination while you are on the go (as long as you use a hands free headset or carkit!).
I took my Dash Express for a test drive with “Dial Directions“. The first step is to make sure your mobile number is registered on the Dash site, then every time you call one of the voice services, you are instantly recognized as a Dash Express user. This brief video clip shows the service in use:
As you can see, it works perfectly and didn’t even choke on my limey accent! The address arrived on my Dash Express even before I was able to hang up the call. I’ve seen other GPS units with voice recognition built into the device, but I have to say that this system works more reliably, and allows more than one service to be offered. I’ve got a full review of the Dash Express lined up for you, so keep reading my reviews!