Last June, the two companies agreed to co-develop services for next-generation telematics systems that link cars to home appliances. Since then, the companies have developed an interface to link their respective cloud services. They have also laid the groundwork for new services, including development of apps for in-car operation and status checking of home appliances.

Using Toyota’s cloud-based Toyota Smart Center, which links people, cars, and homes, the service would mean that drivers could use an app linked with vehicle GPS data switch on their air con remotely from the vehicle before arriving home.

The new service will be displayed at the Toyota booth at Smart Community Japan 2014, taking place at the Tokyo Big Sight from 18th to 20th June.