Hi all,
The next dashboard and Ather app over-the-air updates are here.
Heads up on the installation time: This update is relatively bigger in size and will take much longer than usual to install, depending on internet connectivity. So do give it some time. (Yes, there’s lots in store!)
The new version of the Ather app will be available on Play Store and App Store over the weekend.
New Features & Enhancements
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Guide-me-home lights - Here’s a cool new feature. Many cars have it, finally your scooter can boast of it too. The headlamp of your 450 will stay on for 20 secs after the key is turned OFF to help you find a way out of a dimly lit parking spot. This will be enabled by default, you can choose to switch it OFF/ON through the ‘Settings’ tab on the dashboard.
Note: Currently, this setting would return to default whenever the vehicle is shut down. It will be fixed in the future update. -
Save Work / Home location - Many of you wanted this feature, now you have it. You will be able to access your work/home location right on your dash. Your work/home location can be added through the mobile app. You’ll be able to use this feature from early next week, once you update the Ather app to the latest version.
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Vehicle alerts on the dashboard - Making safety even tighter. Precautionary notifications and alerts will now be prompted on the dashboard screen to keep your ride safe and secure. If there is an error shown during the ride, stop by, read the pop-up, and take the suggested action.
List of alerts (not exhaustive)
* Low battery alert
* High temperature alerts when system needs some cooling down time
* Charging error and next step if any during charging
* Instances when calling customer support is critical -
Trip meter revamped - Much awaited one for many! voiced as a need by @rajeshkav, @raghav.srinivasan, @s.r, @srinivas29, @harshadpatel9, @Abhishek, @pkg7723 and several others. In addition to the automatic trip meter which resets itself 7 mins upon key OFF, there are two more trip meters A and B which run simultaneously and can be reset by the user. The distance and time of the previous reset for both the trip meters are available under the Ride Statistics section of the app.
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Displaying the state of charge % on the dashboard - another anticipated one. In addition to the estimated distance left, the home screen and riding screen would also show the % of charge left in the battery.
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Screen Brightness - another fix prioritized in this update, thanks the voice of @rajeshkav and others. The minimum brightness level has been further lowered significantly to solve the issue of the lowest brightness setting being already too bright at night. There are obviously more things on our wish list (and yours) like the dark mode, but they are still some time away.
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Info about tyre pressure - We have been constantly getting questions regarding tyre pressure numbers. Just with a tap on the info button you’ll be able to see the prescribed numbers.
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We have reorganized the screen for a better user interface. The shut down option will now be more prominent. In addition, the user can enable/disable features such as guide-me-home light and real-time efficiency indicator through the Settings tab.
Bug fixes
- Charger Fan noise - We have disabled the fan at high state of charge, wherever it seemed unnecessary.
- Motor Fan noise - Some of you were experiencing the motor fan noise at low speed, this issue has been taken care of too.
- Charging connector - Now the charging connector will unlock only when the key is turned ON, even if the home point or cable is powered OFF.
- Image resolution of docs on the dashboard - The documents stored in the dash will now be clearer. Not just that, the images can be zoomed into and out of as well.
- When the app initializes, the home screen will display a loading notification instead of 0% charge and 0 km range which caused some concern amongst users.
Let us know your thoughts on this update!
Cheers,
Subbu