Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
TechnologieAverage price
1500€ - 4000€
The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is the central nervous system of modern Porsche vehicles, acting as the control unit for all infotainment, navigation, and communication functions. Much more than just a screen, it is the heart of the Porsche digital ecosystem, seamlessly integrated into the dashboard. Its latest generation is built around a large Full HD touchscreen, often 12.3 inches, offering exceptional clarity and responsiveness. The system features advanced online navigation with real-time traffic information, ensuring constantly optimized routes. One of its major strengths lies in wireless smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, enabling secure and intuitive access to mobile applications. The intelligent voice control, activated by the phrase "Hey Porsche," understands natural language for simplified management of navigation, music, or even climate control. As a portal to Porsche Connect services, the PCM extends vehicle functionality via a mobile app, offering remote controls and vehicle status tracking. Designed with a user interface focused on performance and ergonomics, the PCM enhances the driving experience by merging cutting-edge technology with ease of use, true to the brand's sporty and luxurious spirit.
Benefits
- ✓Centralized integration of all functions (navigation, media, communication)
- ✓Advanced smartphone connectivity with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ✓Online navigation with real-time traffic information for optimized journeys
- ✓Intelligent natural language voice control ("Hey Porsche") for enhanced safety
- ✓Access to an ecosystem of connected services via Porsche Connect
Learn more
What is Porsche Communication Management (PCM)?
Porsche Communication Management, or PCM, is much more than a simple infotainment system. It is the true digital control centre fitted in the vehicles of the famous Stuttgart-based brand. Seamlessly and elegantly integrated into the cockpit design, it centralises the management of navigation, media, communication and numerous vehicle settings. Designed to minimise driver distraction while offering a wealth of features, the PCM embodies the perfect fusion of driving performance and cutting-edge technology—a philosophy dear to Porsche.
Key Features of the PCM
Over the generations, the PCM has continually evolved to become a benchmark in terms of ergonomics and connectivity. Its main features make it an indispensable travel companion.
- Interface and High-Definition Touchscreen: The centerpiece of the system is its large touchscreen, typically a 12.3-inch Full HD model. It offers perfect readability and instantaneous responsiveness. The interface is customisable with widgets, allowing the driver to display the most relevant information (navigation, music, performance data) on the home screen.
- Smart Connected Navigation: The PCM incorporates an online navigation system that uses real-time data for route calculation. It takes current traffic conditions into account to propose the fastest route and can even proactively suggest alternative itineraries. Satellite views and points of interest (POI) information enrich the guidance experience.
- Cutting-Edge Smartphone Connectivity: One of the greatest strengths of the modern PCM is its seamless, wireless integration of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. No more cables required: the smartphone connects automatically, granting access to apps like Waze, Google Maps, Spotify or Apple Music directly on the central display, with an interface optimised for driving.
- The "Hey Porsche" Voice Assistant: For enhanced safety and comfort, the PCM features an intelligent voice assistant. By simply saying "Hey Porsche", the driver can control numerous functions using natural language. Commands such as "I'm cold", "Take me to the nearest petrol station" or "Play the latest rock playlist" are understood and executed instantly.
The Porsche Connect Ecosystem: The PCM as a Gateway
The PCM is the onboard gateway to the world of Porsche Connect services. Thanks to an integrated SIM card, the vehicle is constantly connected, opening the door to a multitude of features that extend the Porsche experience beyond mere driving. Via the My Porsche smartphone app, the owner can interact with their vehicle remotely.
- Remote Control: Check vehicle status (locking, fuel/charge level), locate the car, or pre-climate the cabin before getting in.
- Route Planning: Search for a destination on your phone and send it directly to the PCM navigation system.
- Safety: Benefit from the automatic emergency call (eCall) system in the event of an accident and breakdown assistance. Stolen Vehicle Tracking Services (PVTS) are also available.
Ergonomics and Integration: The Porsche Spirit
True to its DNA, Porsche designed the PCM to be both powerful and intuitive. The ergonomics are driver-focused. In addition to the touchscreen, physical controls—such as a rotary push-button and shortcut buttons—are often retained for quick and safe access to essential functions without taking your eyes off the road. This combination of touch and physical controls, paired with steering wheel controls and the voice assistant, offers unmatched ease of use. The PCM is not just a tablet added to the dashboard; it is a fundamental component of the Porsche driving experience, blending luxury, connectivity and performance.
Compatible brands
Finitions équipées
208 finition(s) proposent cet équipement
Audi Audi e-tron
Q8 e-tron Business line (2nd generation / Q8 e-tron facelift) (2023-2026)
Audi Audi e-tron GT
e-tron GT quattro (1st generation) (2021-2024)
BMW BMW Série 1
Première (2nd generation F20/F21) (2011-2015)
BMW BMW Série 7
Standard / Essential (F01/F02 - 5th generation) (2010-2015)
BMW BMW X3 M
X3 M Pack M Sport Pro / Extended Equipment (Transgenerational F97-G45) (2019-2026)
BMW BMW X4
Lounge (1st generation F26) (2014-2018)
BMW BMW XM
XM with Innovation Pack (1st generation) (2023-2026)
BMW BMW i8
i8 Roadster (1st generation) (2018-2020)
Citroën Citroën C6
C6 Final Edition / Ultimate (1st generation) (2011-2012)
Dacia Dacia Duster
Black Touch (1st generation) (2014-2017)
Dacia Dacia Lodgy
Stepway Prestige (1st generation) (2015-2022)
Dodge Dodge Durango
Limited (3rd generation, phase 2) (2014-2020)
Ford Ford EcoSport
Titanium Sport (2nd facelifted generation) (2018-2020)
Ford Ford Edge
ST-Line Business (2nd generation, phase 2) (2018-2021)
Ford Ford Tourneo Custom
Limited (1st generation phase 2) (2020-2023)
Ford Ford Transit
Limited Black Edition (2nd generation) (2017-2021)
Jaguar Jaguar XE
Prestige (1st generation) (2015-2019)
Jeep Jeep Renegade
Limited (1st generation) (2014-2018)
Land Rover Land Rover Discovery Sport
HSE (1st generation) (2014-2019)
Land Rover Land Rover Discovery Sport
SE (1st generation) (2014-2019)
Associated equipment
Real-Time Traffic Navigation
Real-time traffic navigation is an advanced GPS guidance system that integrates live traffic conditions to optimize routes. Unlike traditional GPS systems based on static map data, this system uses a data connection (via an integrated SIM card or connected smartphone) to continuously receive information on traffic jams, accidents, roadwork, and other disruptions. By analyzing this data, the algorithm dynamically recalculates the proposed route to suggest faster and smoother alternatives. It also provides a much more accurate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) by taking current conditions into account. This technology relies on various sources, including anonymized data from other vehicles (crowdsourcing), road sensors, and official traffic information services. It transforms the navigation system from a simple map guide into a true proactive driving assistant, capable of saving valuable time and reducing the stress of unexpected road events. Today, it is a key feature of modern infotainment and connectivity packages.
12-inch touchscreen
The 12-inch touchscreen is a large Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that serves as the main control center for the infotainment system and vehicle functions. Generally positioned in the center of the dashboard, it offers a generous display surface, often in high resolution (HD or Full HD), allowing for a more comfortable and intuitive interaction. Unlike smaller screens, its approximately 30 cm diagonal makes it possible to display multiple pieces of information simultaneously, such as GPS navigation and the media player, thanks to a split-screen function. This size has become a standard in premium and higher-segment vehicles, gradually replacing physical buttons to offer a sleeker, more modern interior design. It centralizes access to climate control, seat adjustments, driving modes, smartphone connectivity (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), and the visualization of driving aids, such as the 360° camera. Its integration is a marker of technological performance, improving not only comfort but also safety by offering increased readability and reducing the time required to find and activate a function.
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto is an in-vehicle connectivity technology that mirrors an Android smartphone's interface on a vehicle's infotainment screen, without requiring a physical USB cable connection. A direct evolution of the wired version, this feature uses a direct Wi-Fi connection between the phone and the car to transmit data. Once the initial setup is complete (typically via Bluetooth and USB), the connection is established automatically as soon as the driver enters the vehicle with their phone. Users thus gain seamless and intuitive access to their favorite navigation apps (Google Maps, Waze), music streaming services (Spotify, Deezer), as well as messages and calls, all controllable via the vehicle's touchscreen, steering wheel controls, or Google Assistant. This technological advancement significantly improves user comfort by eliminating cable clutter and simplifying the connected driving experience. It is often paired with a wireless charging pad for a 100% cord-free solution, where the phone connects and charges simultaneously.
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay is a technology that projects the interface of a compatible iPhone onto a vehicle's infotainment screen, without requiring a physical USB cable connection. This evolution of standard Apple CarPlay uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to establish a stable and fast connection. When starting the vehicle, the system recognizes the previously paired iPhone and automatically launches the CarPlay interface. Users can thus access their favorite applications (navigation, music, messaging, podcasts) directly via the car's touchscreen, steering wheel controls, or the Siri voice assistant. This technology significantly improves ergonomics and safety by reducing phone handling. It delivers a seamless and integrated user experience, transforming the cabin into a natural extension of the Apple ecosystem. Increasingly common in new vehicles, wireless Apple CarPlay is often paired with a wireless charging pad for a completely cable-free experience, representing a major advancement in comfort and connected performance.
Smart Voice Assistant
The smart voice assistant is a cutting-edge technology integrated into a vehicle's infotainment system, allowing the driver to interact with various car functions through natural language voice commands. Unlike traditional voice control systems that require precise phrases, a smart assistant uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to understand complex and contextual queries. Activated by a wake word such as "Hey Mercedes" or "Ok BMW", it can manage navigation, control climate settings, change audio sources, make calls, and even answer general knowledge questions by connecting to the internet. This technology aims to improve safety by allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, while offering an unmatched level of comfort and ergonomics. It often integrates with the manufacturer's connected services, enabling over-the-air (OTA) updates and continuous learning of user habits for an increasingly personalized experience.