The Jaguar Land Rover Pivi and Pivi Pro infotainment system.
Pivi, is the name for Jaguar Land Rover’s all-new infotainment system, developed from scratch, in partnerships with Qualcomm, Blackberry, Bosch and CloudCar.
Released in 2022 to replace the InControl system, JLR says, Pivi is an “industry-leading design and shares electronic hardware with the latest smartphones”, meaning it has been future-proofed and will act as a solid base for Jaguar Land Rover to build on in the future.
Jaguar Land Rover has been very quick to make it very clear, the “Pivi infotainment system” is not an evolution of its InControl infotainment system. There are 2 versions Pivi and Pivi Pro. Pivi is the lower-spec base version and Pivi Pro is the full-featured high-spec version.
The difference in features and functions are hardware and option specific which can be bridged to a certain level.
Pivi will replace InControl in all future Jaguar and Land Rover models. Currently, all Jaguar Land Rover vehicles built from 2022 onwards eg: Evoque, Velar, Defender, Discovery Sport and other models will feature Pivi Pro instead of the ageing InControl.
What Makes Pivi Pro So Special Then?
Pivi Pro features a smartphone-like interface, with a customisable flat menu structure, that makes usability as straightforward and intuitive as using your smartphone.
The hardware and operating system Pivi Pro is built on are also impressive. For starters, Pivi Pro is built on a Dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 820Am Automotive Platform with two Snapdragon X12 LTE modems and eSims. There is also a domain controller to help combine various advanced functions.
The feature-rich Pivi Pro infotainment system boasts the following.
- A Fast startup aided by a dedicated battery/ power source
- Ability to connect 2 smartphones at the same time
- Integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including Adaptive Cruise Control Blind Spot Assist, 3D Surround Camera System and more.
- Artificial Intelligence-based learning and controls of comfort settings
- A powerful CPU to keep it responsive
- Interactive Driver Display
- Self-learning navigation, thanks to AI
- Fully connected services and online entertainment
- 2 eSIMs onboard: 1 eSim dedicated to Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) updates and the second eSim dedicated to entertainment and apps.
Furthermore, the navigation system adapts and learns as you use it, for a more personal experience. Part of the job of the dedicated battery is to allow for a fast start-up so navigation is ready by the time you get behind the wheel.
The always-on and always-connected Pivi Pro setup ensures the embedded apps are always available, providing full functionality even without your smartphone.
Land Rover Pivi Features & Functions
The basic specification Pivi infotainment system features but is not limited to the following functionalities below.
- Fast system start-up (slower cloud connection time)
- No connected Navigation as standard
- No dedicated cellular modem as standard
- No Support for interactive driver display as standard
- Connected services and online entertainment
- Secure Tracker alerts and vehicle tracking
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Unique “self-learning algorithms” and Smart Voice Guidance
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity as well as Bluetooth pairing
- Land Rover Remote App for SOS Emergency calls, Optimised assistance and Status updates
- Optional Wireless charging
It is clear the Pivi Land Rover infotainment system is basic but can be optioned with features like data connectivity, automatic OTA (Over-The-Air ) updates, Secure Tracker Pro, Connected Navigation and other options depending on car specification.
Upgrading Pivi to Pivi Pro does not seem to be an option.
Land Rover Pivi Pro Features & Functions
The feature-rich Pivi Pro infotainment system boasts the following.
- Secure Tracker & Secure Tracker Pro alerts and real-time vehicle tracking
- Automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Dedicated Pivi Pro cellular modem for connectivity to cloud services and online entertainment
- Unique “self-learning algorithms” and Smart Voice Guidance
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity as well as Bluetooth pairing
- Land Rover Remote App for SOS Emergency calls, Optimised assistance and Status updates
- Wireless charging
- Fully Connected Navigation
- Supports Interactive Driver Display
With all these technologies onboard the Pivi Pro, Jaguar Land Rover can update software and features Over-The-Air and also remotely fix bugs without owners needing a visit to the dealership or retailer.
How To Setup Land Rover Pivi or Pivi Pro
Setting up the infotainment system is and should be fairly straightforward and we have provided a rough guide below, but as with technology, you might encounter issues for different reasons.
Tip: Know your connectivity pack. Online Pack or Smartphone Pack
- Create your InControl account
- Follow the Start-Up wizard to easily configure your Land Rover infotainment system
- Connect your Apps and Devices by creating a profile and account when you first use your navigation system.
If you have any issues setting up your infotainment system, visit the Land Rover Pivi Start-Up Guide website, refer to the Land Rover iGuide or contact your nearest Jaguar Land Rover retailer for help.
How To Rest Pivi or Pivi Pro System
If for any reason you need to reset the Pivi Pro infotainment system, here is a quick guide, online and App resources below to help you.
- Make sure you have selected Park (P) on your car
- Hold the media power button down for cars built before 2024 or hold down the phone button on the steering wheel for cars built after 2024 until the screen goes blank.
- When you see the Land Rover logo displayed onscreen, release the media power or phone button.
- You will now see the greetings start-up screen displayed indicating the system reset is complete.
If you have any difficulty resetting your infotainment system, visit the Land Rover iGuide Online website, refer to the Land Rover iGuide App or contact your nearest Jaguar Land Rover retailer for help.
What Is The Technology Behind Pivi Pro?
The Pivi Pro infotainment system was launched with the arrival of the New Land Rover Defender. Featuring two embedded LTE modems and eSIM for enhanced connectivity. With this setup, one LTE modem and eSIM set is dedicated to Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA), while the other set deals with daily creative tasks like streaming and app connectivity.
CPU
Powering the Pivi Pro are two Qualcomm Snapdragon 820Am Automotive Platforms, each with an integrated Snapdragon X12 modem. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 mobile platform is one of the most advanced and cutting-edge mobile CPUs ever created and is known to deliver high-tech integration to support telematics, connectivity, graphics, photography, power and battery efficiency, infotainment and digital systems to enable next-generation in-car connectivity and intelligence.
Operating System
On the operating system end, Jaguar Land Rover leveraged the Blackberry QNX operating system to provide the in-car experience every driver deserves, with added safety reliability and security, combined with smartphone-like experiences on the Pivi Pro, Interactive Driver Display and several features we have come to expect.
Technology Partners
CloudCar and Bosch have also been very instrumental with the Pivi Pro. Jaguar Land Rover utilises ClouCar’s vast experience to further enhance driver comfort and convenience in areas like phone numbers and address recognition for calls and navigation.
Bosch’s partnership with Jaguar Land Rover has brought along technologies to further enhance the JLR experience through the amazing 3D Surround Camera System, Clear Sight Ground View, Wade Sensing, Blind Spot Assist and more.
Conclusion
The Pivi infotainment system has been generally well-received and has recently been recognised by AutoBest Awards Prestigious European motoring jury for the SMARTBEST award for best-connected technologies.
We recently had a chance to use the Pivi Pro system and found it very easy to use, well laid out, 70% faster than Incontrol and ultra-modern. The system has been through a few updates since 2022 and seems to just get better with each one.
This is definitely just the start for Jaguar Land Rover but a wonderful achievement to build on in the future. For more information about Pivi and Pivi visit the Jaguar Land Rover support website link below.
Questions People Ask
What is the difference between Pivi and Pivi Pro Infotainment systems?
Pivi infotainment system is your standard or lower specification version of the new Jaguar Land Rover navigation system and Pivi Pro is the higher specification full-featured system with Artificial Intelligence and a host of driver connectivity and comfort upgrades. Most newer models will come with Pivi Pro but it is always a good idea to check by exact model and specifications.
Can I upgrade Pivi to Pivi Pro?
No, but you can bridge some differences with optional upgrades.
What is the Jaguar Land Rover iGuide App?
The Jaguar Land Rover iGuide App makes it easy to find and explain the controls and features of your car. The app also serves as the car’s electronic owner’s manual.
The IGuide App is available on all newer Jaguar Land Rover models and is available on the Android and iOS mobile platforms. Find out more on our iGuide App post
What does Pivi mean?
According to Jaguar Land Rover, Pivi is just a catchy name, has no meaning and is not an acronym either.
