Starting in June, Porsche will revise the digital user experience for the 2026 model year of the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne models with updates to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, to provide better performance and access to the Porsche App Center.
Alexa, in addition to the Porsche Voice Pilot, can also be used as a digital assistant while driving.The service can be used, for example, to control smart home functions such as automatic garage doors or home lighting. Other typical functions of Alexa include researching information, creating and editing to-do lists and shopping lists, playing podcasts and music, or checking the latest news and weather reports. It can also be used to control media and supported third-party apps. Alexa is activated via the voice command “Alexa” or via an individually configured button, or icon switch tile in the PCM.
For sound experience, cars equipped with premium and high-end audio systems from brand partners Bose and Burmester feature the Dolby Atmos immersive sound technology, which creates a spatial sound experience for the occupants. Individual audio tracks and sounds can be placed anywhere around the listener and reproduced with unparalleled clarity, depth and precision. Passengers can feel almost as if they are sitting in the middle of an orchestra – or even that they themselves are the protagonist of an audio play. The prerequisite for this experience is an audio source that supports Dolby Atmos. Corresponding apps are available in the App Center. The vast majority of the world’s biggest music artists have already released their work in Dolby Atmos.
The Porsche App Center now offers direct access to a wide range of apps from various categories, similar to popular smartphone and tablet app stores. Originally introduced with the Macan Electric, this functionality has been extended to other model lines.
Starting with the 2026 model year, the Porsche Connect package will be supplied as standard for 10 years.
