FCA at CES to Demo Wireless Streaming to Rear-Seat Entertainment System

FCA US will use its first-ever CES news conference Tuesday to showcase its fourth-generation Uconnect connected car system, among other technological enhancements, the Fiat and Chrysler parent said in a Wednesday announcement. The fourth-gen Uconnect builds “upon the success of previous generations” with several “performance improvements,” the company said. They include faster startup time and enhanced processing power, a new 8.4-inch touch screen and the ability to support smartphone "integrations" through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it said. FCA will also use CES to showcase its Uconnect Theater rear-seat entertainment system, the company said. A hallmark of the system will be two high-definition 10-inch touch screens mounted on the back headrests of the driver and front passenger seats, it said. Passengers can select from a variety of devices to connect to Uconnect Theater, including smartphones, tablets and MP3 players, it said. For CES, as a “technology concept,” FCA will demonstrate a feature that allows passengers to stream video content wirelessly to either or both of the Uconnect Theater displays through a compatible Android mobile device paired to the system, it said.