Parrot Automotive

Parrot Faurecia Automotive SAS is a French tech company that designs, develops and markets infotainment products for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.

Parrot Faurecia Automotive
TypeSociété par actions simplifiée
IndustryElectronics and software
Founded1994 (as Parrot)

2015 (as Parrot Automotive)

2017 (as Parrot Faurecia Automotive)
Headquarters
Paris
,
France
Key people
Jean-Luc Tété (CEO)
Productsaudio, electronics, and in-car entertainment systems for automotive OEMs
ParentFaurecia
Websitehttp://www.parrot-faurecia-automotive.com

History and products

The Paris-based tech firm designs its own software, hardware and processors. It is an early adopter of Bluetooth technology and is an associate member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.[1] Parrot originally stepped into the automotive business in the 2000s, with aftermarket Bluetooth hands free car kits[2] and car radios.[3] In 2011, at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, the company introduced the first Android-based car radio.[4][5]

In the following years, Parrot's automotive business unit transitioned from aftermarket products for consumers to infotainment platforms and connectivity modules sold directly to car makers or to Tier-1 suppliers. Parrot's technology revolves around connectivity, analog and digital radio, voice processing and recognition. Parrot's head units provide entertainment features for the front and the rear of the vehicle, are mostly Android-based, and support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.[6] The Simple Box, introduced at CES 2016,[7] enables the vehicle occupants to use their own tablets or smartphones as the main interface with their vehicles.

In 2014, Parrot joined the Open Automotive Alliance,[8] an alliance of auto makers and tech companies fostering the use of Android in the automotive industry. In 2015, Parrot Automotive branched off from Parrot SA to become a fully owned subsidiary. In 2016, Parrot launches Octopus 3+, a TV and radio tuner processor.[9]

In March 2017, Faurecia starts the acquisition project for Parrot Automotive.[10] The company is renamed Parrot Faurecia Automotive. On October 1, 2018, Faurecia completes the acquisition of 100% of Parrot Faurecia Automotive[11]

Parrot Automotive's customers include car makers such as McLaren,[12] Volvo Cars,[13] and Honda.

References
  1. Bluetooth. "Member Directory | Bluetooth Technology Website". www.bluetooth.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  2. Robinson, Gavin (2006-09-12). "Parrot MINIKIT Bluetooth Speakerphone". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  3. Lam, Brian (2007-09-27). "Parrot RK8200 Bluetooth Car Stereo Ditches the CD". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  4. Miller, Paul (2011-01-04). "Parrot Asteroid car receiver packs Android and apps into your dash". Engadget. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  5. Lavrinc, Damon (2012-10-03). "Hands-On With Parrot's Latest (And Maybe Greatest) Android-Powered Head Unit". Wired. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  6. Popper, Ben (2015-01-05). "Parrot's new dashboard turns your old clunker into a smart car". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  7. Spaeth, Alexandre (2016-01-11). "Les startups françaises lauréates du CES 2016 sont …". Les Échos (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  8. Kahn, Jordan (2014-06-25). "Open Automotive Alliance partners new & old confirm Android Auto support, aftermarket solutions". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  9. Globe Newswire (2016-05-10). "Parrot unveils its latest SDR chip "O3+"…". CNBC. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  10. Faurecia Website (2017-03-27). "Faurecia finalizes its partnership with Parrot Automotive …". Faurecia. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  11. Faurecia Website (2018-10-01). "Faurecia completes purchase of Parrot Faurecia Automotive". Faurecia. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  12. Lavrinc, Damon (2013-09-03). "The McLaren Supercar Gets a Slick Android Infotainment System". Wired. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  13. Goodwin, Antuan (2013-03-08). "Parrot's Asteroid app platform lands in Volvo dashboards - Roadshow". Roadshow. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
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