Automotive App Testing for Next-Gen Connected Experiences
HeadSpin enables automotive manufacturers to rigorously test and enhance in-vehicle experiences for consistent performance across infotainment systems, connected services, and global network conditions.
Ensuring consistent user experiences across devices, platforms, and networks requires flexible, large-scale test setups.
Lack of performance metrics during testing delays new issue detection and restricts effective debugging and optimization.
Heavy reliance on manual testing and limited automation slows issue detection, causing delayed releases and missed regressions.
Testing complex user flows across infotainment systems, mobile apps, and cloud services requires complex labs.
Why Automobile OEMs and Manufacturers Trust HeadSpin
Flexible Test Environments
Run tests on real IVI units via HeadSpin cloud, covering Android Automotive OS and custom OEM stacks.
Track issues with complete performance visibility.
Track 130+ KPIs, including app launch, page load times, CPU and memory usage, network strength, and more, to optimize performance across all platforms.
Visualize performance data in the Waterfall UI and dive deeper with Grafana dashboards to accelerate root cause analysis.
Automated Regression Analysis
Run automated regression tests across real devices, networks, and environments using 60+ automation frameworks. Identify changes in app functionality, UI, or performance by comparing builds, helping teams catch regressions before they reach production.
Verify critical in-car functions before release
Test essential features, such as Phone-as-a-Key (PaaK), OTA updates, and NFC, with metrics captured by the HeadSpin SDK.
Test complete vehicle app journeys
Ensure connected vehicle apps function reliably across key user actions, such as door locks, window controls, and infotainment interactions, with monitoring across the entire system.
Case Study
Improving Mobile App Testing for Connected Vehicle Control
The Client is a US-Based Automotive OEM With Global Presence
Impact Delivered:
As a result, the client saw significant improvements across QA processes and release stability:
Full automation coverage of key user journeys
Integrated analysis of every build through the CI/CD pipeline
Early detection of performance regressions with automated alerts
Improved QA productivity and reduced rework post-release
Challenges:
The client relied heavily on manual testing and lacked consistent coverage across devices, regions, and localizations. This led to delays, increased rework, and limited visibility into key performance issues.
HeadSpin’s Solutions:
To improve test coverage, reduce manual effort, and strengthen release quality, HeadSpin helped by:
Deploying real mobile devices in the US, UK, and Australia for automated testing.
Enabling the QA team to track performance metrics across builds.
Creating automation tests for 15 high-priority user scenarios.
Integrating HeadSpin into the client's CI/CD workflow with Grafana and alerting to monitor regressions.
Any questions? We got you.
Easily reproduce and resolve high-priority bugs across client-server communications.
Q1. Can HeadSpin replicate real-world driving conditions?
Ans: Yes, HeadSpin’s in-drive testing captures app and network performance under real-world conditions for accurate validation.
Q2. How does HeadSpin keep automotive test data secure?
Ans: HeadSpin protects testing data through encrypted, on-premise deployments and adheres to industry standards, including SOC 2 compliance, to ensure data security and privacy.
Q3. What types of test scripts can HeadSpin support for automotive workflows?
Ans: HeadSpin supports Appium, Selenium, and custom scripts tailored to IVI workflows. Teams can test user scenarios, such as navigation, media control, and remote commands, across various devices and conditions.
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