Nissan/Infiniti Offer In-Vehicle Hearing Tests for Audio Customization
Nissan and Infiniti look to further customize your in-vehicle audio experience, especially for those that may be hard of hearing. The brand claims it will be the first automaker in North America to offer a personalized audio profile based on each customer's unique hearing .
Personalized Sound App
Nissan/Infiniti have created the new audio curation by utilizing the technology within the Personalized Sound app, that debuts on the Google Play store Today. As a free download, it can be used on every Nissan and Infiniti vehicle equipped with Google built-in. Yes, it can even be used on vehicles already in customer’s hands.
During a roughly three-minute set-up, the program will guide drivers through a hearing test by playing tones of varying loudness and pitch. The driver then responds with how well they can hear each sound by tapping on the infotainment screen. The program takes all the data inputted and aligns a 10-band equalizer with frequencies from 50 hertz to 1,200 hertz, tailored to the driver’s hearing profile.
For owners with multiple drivers, it’s possible to have individual set-ups for the same vehicles, assuming each driver has download their own Personalized Sound app. When they select their driver profile when starting the vehicle, their Personal Sound app profile will load too. They can also link a driver profile to each key fob to further streamline the experience.
Hear the Difference
"We want to elevate every driver's experience, whether they have a hearing impairment, are audiophiles, or simply want to get the most out of their sound system," said Mitchell Pope, a senior product planner at Nissan who helped lead the development of Personalized Sound.
"After taking the test, most drivers will notice a clear difference with their new audio profile," Pope said. "They'll often pick up details they didn't before, even in songs they've listened to countless times. But above all, they'll know their audio was customized just for them."
Eligible Vehicles
The new Personalized Sound app technology is available in the following Nissan and Infiniti vehicles at the moment. It will work with either the standard or upgraded audio systems.
Nissan vehicles with available Google built-in:
- LEAF (2026+)
- Armada (2025+)
- Murano (2025+)
- Rogue (2024+)
INFINITI vehicles with available Google built-in:
- QX60 (2026+)
- QX65 (Coming soon)
- QX80 (2025+)
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