Drive P@ss

Easily operate by connecting your smartphone to the car navigation system. Enrich your car life with your favorite music and useful apps. Let's share information and liven up the conversation in the car.

The Let’s Do-ga app will be discontinued at the end of September 2020.

The Yahoo! News feature will end at the end of October 2020.

Regarding voice recognition, the function to specify registration points by voice will no longer be available from November 2020.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

*Android OS Ver.5.0 or higher is required to use all functions.

■Product description

"Drive P@ss" is an app that allows users to enjoy useful driving applications on the touch panel of the car navigation system, using the same operations as on a smartphone, by connecting an installed Android smartphone to a car navigation system that supports "Drive P@ss."

■Notes

To connect the car navigation system and Android smartphone,

・Compatible car navigation system

・USB connection cable and HDMI connection cable compatible with the above car navigation systems

・MHL adapter compatible with your smartphone (for smartphone terminals that support MHL output. MHL to HDMI conversion adapter) or micro HDMI⇔HDMI conversion cable that is compatible with your smartphone (for smartphone terminals that support micro HDMI output) case)

must be purchased separately.

You will also need to configure Bluetooth connection settings.

For details on how to connect, please check the instruction manual and connection guide (smartphone site) for the corresponding car navigation system.

https://panasonic.jp/car/spn/drivepass/manual/android/index.html

■Supported OS

Android OS 5.0 or higher

■Compatible in-vehicle device information, compatible smartphone information, and Drive P@ss function introduction

https://panasonic.jp/car/navi/drivepass/index.html

■Main functions

-You can select and use an app from the app list screen.

*As of version 1.3.17

-"Title Finder" (standard on "Drive P@ss")

You can search the database for information on music data recorded from CDs in your car navigation system, and add titles and artist names.

(Note)

Title Finder will only be displayed on the app list screen when connected to a compatible car navigation system. Please check here for the compatibility status.

⇒https://panasonic.jp/car/navi/drivepass/index.html

You cannot use it if it is not connected to your car navigation system or if it is connected to another car navigation system.

-"Music Player for Drive P@ss"

You can play music data stored in your Android smartphone. You can search for the music you want to listen to from the album list or artist list. This app requires installation from Google Play There is.

-"Video Player for Drive P@ss"

You can play video files saved on the smartphone's internal storage or external storage (microSD card, etc.). This app requires installation from Google Play There is.

■Please be sure to read

・To connect to the car navigation system, "Drive P@ss communication Service” app must be installed.

・If you turn on "Constant communication setting", communication will be performed via Bluetooth connection with the car navigation system that has already been connected, even if the application is not running.

If you connect before launching the app, when you press the "Drive P@ss" button on your car navigation system, the Drive P@ss app will automatically launch without you having to operate your smartphone. (Only compatible car navigation systems)

In this case, devices that use Bluetooth communication other than car navigation systems and applications that use Bluetooth communication other than this app may not be able to be used properly.

If you use a Bluetooth compatible device or Bluetooth compatible app other than your car navigation system, be sure to turn off the "Constant communication setting".

(We will not be held responsible if your Bluetooth-enabled device or Bluetooth-enabled app stops working properly when you turn it on.)

■Update history

▼Version 1.5.0

・Compatible with Android15.

▼Version 1.4.0

・Compatible with Android14.

▼Version 1.3.20

・Improved some of the screen configuration.

▼Version 1.3.19

・Compatible with Android 12.

▼Version 1.3.18

・Improved some of the screen configuration.

▼Version 1.3.17

・App icons and functions have been removed due to the termination of services for Let's Do-ga, Yahoo! News, and voice recognition function registration points.

▼Version 1.3.16

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.15

- Compatible with Android 10.

▼Version 1.3.14

-Improved the help screen for connecting to navigation.

▼Version 1.3.12

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.11

・Deleted the Squirrel Raj app.

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.10

- Fixed an issue where Yahoo News could not be displayed.

▼Version 1.3.9

-Improved the help screen for connecting to navigation.

▼Version 1.3.8

- The voice recognition function can now be used on more devices.

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.7

- The voice recognition function can now be used on more devices.

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.6

・Fixed minor bugs.

▼Version 1.3.5

-Improved the help screen for connecting to navigation.

▼Version 1.3.4

-Fixed a minor bug in the voice recognition function.

▼Version 1.3.3

・Due to the termination of the FBconnect app service, the FBconnect app icon has been removed.

▼Version 1.3.2

- Improved the voice recognition function.

- Compatible with Android 5.0.

▼Version 1.3.1

- Improved usability.

- The voice recognition function can now be used on more devices.

▼Version 1.3.0

- Added support for voice recognition function.

*Can be used when linked with a car navigation system that supports voice recognition function (the latest "Drive P@ss communication service" app must be installed)

■Contact us

Please check the support page below for information on how to use this app and any problems you may have.

https://car.jpn.faq.panasonic.com/category/show/403

If the above does not resolve your issue, please contact us using the contact form below.

[Click here for the inquiry form]

https://car.jpn.faq.panasonic.com/helpdesk?bsid_ais-car=86b3ed023e1ef55ce342fb2782dbae44&category_id=407

Even if you use "Send an email to the developer", we will not be able to respond directly. Thank you for your understanding.

For any inquiries regarding the app, please use the inquiry form above.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.5.0