On Your Wrist, In the Know: Introducing the DriveCentric iOS Watch App
Product Announcement
DriveCentric
You’re walking the lot. Or you’re in the middle of a customer handoff. Or maybe you’re grabbing five minutes of peace in the service lane before the afternoon rush hits.
Then — buzz. You just got a lead. Or a buyer responded… and you didn’t have to pull out your phone or boot up a desktop to know.
Welcome to the new DriveCentric iOS Watch App — a faster, smarter way to stay connected to your store, right from your wrist.
“While other CRMs are still playing catch-up on mobile, DriveCentric’s already on your wrist.”
We built this for the speed freaks, the multitaskers, the managers who are always in motion. The Watch App brings key parts of DriveCentric to your Apple Watch, so you can monitor, manage, and move — without missing a beat.
Let’s dig into what it does, who it’s for, and how it fits into your daily flow.
What Can You Do with the DriveCentric Watch App?
We designed the Watch App around one idea: awareness at a glance. This isn’t a full CRM jammed into your watch — that’s not the point. What you get is a distilled, no-friction view into your most important DriveCentric data.
Here’s what you can do:
1. View Unreplied Conversations, Leads & Appointments
Quickly check your open convos and see which customers are still waiting on a reply. If you’re a rep, it’s your personal to-do list. If you’re a manager, it’s a live pulse on team responsiveness.
You’ll see:
Unreplied customer messages
New leads waiting on a first response
Upcoming appointments for the day
Think of it like a lightweight heads-up display — everything critical, zero fluff.
2. Stay on Top of Notifications
Every @mention. Every new lead. Every video reply.
If you’ve already customized your DriveCentric notifications, those same preferences carry over to the Watch App. You get the info you care about, when it matters — with the ability to filter and manage your flow so you’re not overloaded.
We know dealership life moves fast. The Watch App helps you move with it — staying looped in, even during meetings, test drives, or team huddles.
3. Real-Time Stats with the Manager Dashboard
Managers, this one’s for you: the Watch App gives you a compact version of our real-time Manager Dashboard.
You can view:
Calls made
Emails and texts sent
Videos recorded and delivery photos captured
Proposals delivered
It’s the same dashboard you love on desktop, reformatted for your wrist. You can check in between desk pops or while walking the showroom — no need to run to your office or pull your phone from your pocket.
Who Is This For?
This app was built for:
GMs and GSMs who want to stay in sync with the sales floor in real time
BDC Managers who need to monitor lead flow and responsiveness
Sales Reps who want a quick view of their customer queue
In short: if you use DriveCentric daily and wear an Apple Watch, this app is for you. It’s another tool in your pocket — or on your wrist — to help you run a tighter, faster, more responsive operation.
Why We Built It
DriveCentric was born out of dealership life. We know the pace. The people. The pressure. And we know the difference between tools that help and tools that get in the way.
That’s why the Watch App doesn’t try to be everything — it just tries to be exactly what you need when you're in motion. Here’s what drove the decision to build it:
Real-Time Accountability
When you’re managing 500+ conversations a day across your team, you can’t afford blind spots. The Watch App helps managers spot problems (like a drop in response time or a new lead going untouched) before they become missed opportunities.
Effortless Awareness
Whether you’re walking the floor or off-site at lunch, the Watch App keeps you connected without constantly checking your phone. It’s subtle, fast, and focused. A perfect complement to the DriveCentric mobile app.
Speed = Revenue
We’ve said it before: response speed is a competitive edge. This app removes another layer of friction between you and your customers. It’s not just about notifications. It’s about knowing what’s happening in your store, so you can act faster and coach smarter.
How It Fits into Your Workflow
Here’s how some teams are already using the Watch App:
During One-on-Ones: A manager sees that a rep has five unreplied convos. That’s the prompt to dig in and coach.
Between Appointments: A salesperson checks their watch and sees two new leads. They jump into action before even sitting back at their desk.
Walking the Lot: A GSM checks the “Today” stats and sees appointments are behind pace — they rally the team before lunch.
Off the Clock: A manager gets an alert that a new internet lead came in after hours. They forward it directly to their top rep to send a quick personal video before the competition gets a chance.
It’s not just passive information. It’s situational awareness — delivered in real time — that helps you make better decisions throughout the day.
How to Get It
The Watch App is available now for all DriveCentric users with iPhones and Apple Watches.
To get started:
Make sure you have the latest version of the DriveCentric iOS app installed.
On your iPhone, open the Watch app.
Scroll down to DriveCentric, then toggle Show App on Apple Watch.
Open the app on your Apple Watch, log in, and you’re good to go.
It’s fast. It’s free. And it’s included in your current DriveCentric subscription.
Final Word: This Isn’t a Gimmick. It’s a Game Changer.
Let’s be real — a lot of watch apps can be forgettable. This isn’t that.
The DriveCentric Watch App is a high-speed, zero-distraction companion for people who live dealership life at full throttle. It helps you act faster, coach smarter, and stay in control — wherever you are, however your day goes.
Because at the end of the day, success in this business comes down to speed, visibility, and connection. And now, that’s all just a glance away.
Download it. Try it. And as always — we’ll see you on the lot.