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General Motors has launched GM Dev Client, an industry-first app that gives approved developers who have created in-vehicle applications the ability to test them in an actual GM vehicle. Testing apps in vehicles is the next step for app developers who have already created a proof of concept using GM's Next Generation Infotainment Software Development Kit (NGI SDK).

“By introducing GM Dev Client, we are giving developers the missing link they need to complete their applications,” said John McFarland, director of Global Digital Experience. “GM Dev Client will help us and third-party developers ensure that the best in-vehicle apps are ultimately made available in GM vehicles, ensuring the best customer experience for drivers.”

After building the proof of concept of an application with the NGI SDK, the next development step is to conduct real-world testing using a GM vehicle's infotainment system. GM Dev Client allows partners and developers to test their apps in a GM vehicle once they receive approval from GM.

In January 2017, GM released the NGI SDK, which mimics real vehicle data and allows developers outside of GM to build apps without regularly traveling to Detroit to run tests on infotainment modules. With GM Dev Client, these apps can now be tested on a real GM vehicle anywhere in the US

“Sharing more emulated data points through the SDK than any other automaker was the first step in opening the door for developers,” said Kent Helfrich, executive director of Connected Ecosystem Integration, General Motors. “After such strong adoption of the SDK, we wanted to empower developers to take the next step and enable real-world testing in our vehicles.”

By the end of 2017, the NGI SDK will provide a template framework for developers, such as a media player layout or a points of interest layout.

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