Connecting the Volvo Cars app to the vehicle

There are different ways of connecting the Volvo Cars app to the vehicle.

The steps vary depending on car model and model year, so make sure to read the section that applies to your car.

If you have connected the app with more than one vehicle and want to switch between them, see the following section for more information:

Vehicles with Google built-in from model year 2026 and EX90

 Note

This applies to:

  • EX90 vehicles with software version 1.3.x
  • Vehicles with Google built-in from model year 2026 (2025w17) with software version 4.1.x.

Make sure your vehicle's software is updated to the latest version.

You need to have a Volvo ID to connect the app to the vehicle. For more information, read:

When connecting the app to the vehicle, you set up a vehicle profile and connect your Volvo ID to both the profile and the vehicle. The first person to do this is assigned an owner profile with full permissions. The person with an owner profile does not have to be the legal owner of the vehicle.

The steps vary depending on the type of profile you set up:

Performing a factory reset of a pre-owned car

If the previous owner hasn't removed their data from the vehicle, a factory reset of the vehicle is needed. You can do this yourself via the vehicle's center display. It's also recommended to ask the previous owner to remove the vehicle in the Volvo Cars app. If the previous owner removes the vehicle, you may still need to perform a factory reset if they haven't already done so. For more information, read:

Owner profile

If you've already downloaded the Volvo Cars app on your phone, make sure it's updated to the latest version.

You can start the process of setting up your owner profile and connecting the app to the vehicle via the Volvo Cars app or the vehicle's center display. You can be guided through this process in the Volvo Cars app. To start the guide, first make sure you're signed in with your Volvo ID. Depending on what you see on the screen, either press Add your car and enter your vehicle's VIN or press Connect your app.

You can also follow the steps below to connect via the vehicle.

Sit in the driver's seat with your two vehicle keys and your phone.

 Note

If you ordered your vehicle through a Volvo retailer and they registered your Volvo ID as the owner, you won't need to bring the vehicle keys into the vehicle.
Follow the instructions for profile setup in the vehicle's center display. If the profile setup doesn't automatically appear:
  • Depending on vehicle model, either press the home button below the center display or press the home symbol Px-2037-VOC app icon Home on the display.
  • Press the car symbol Px-2037-VOC app icon Car > Settings > Profiles.
  • Select the owner profile if not already selected.
  • Select Volvo Cars app.
Scan the QR code with either the camera in the Volvo Cars app or your phone's camera. This will open the app and you'll be connected to the vehicle.

If you haven't downloaded the Volvo Cars app, you'll be guided through the process after scanning the QR code.

If you can't scan the QR code, you can still sign in to the vehicle and connect your app. Press Sign it with password on the center display and sign in with your Volvo ID.

Invite other drivers to connect their app to the vehicle by sending an invitation link. For more information, read:

Profile for co-drivers

If you've already downloaded the Volvo Cars app on your phone, make sure it's updated to the latest version.

It's recommended to use an invitation link sent by the owner from the Volvo Cars app. If you connect through this invite, a profile is automatically created in the vehicle for you.

You can also start the process of setting up your profile and connecting the app to the vehicle via the Volvo Cars app or the vehicle's center display. You can be guided through this process in the Volvo Cars app. To start the guide, first make sure you're signed in with your Volvo ID. Press Add your car and enter your vehicle's VIN.

You can also follow the steps below to connect via the vehicle.

Sit in the vehicle with your phone.
Depending on vehicle model, either press the home button below the center display or press the home symbol Px-2037-VOC app icon Home on the display.
Press the car symbol Px-2037-VOC app icon Car > Settings > Profiles.
Select your profile if you have one. If you don't have a profile, press the plus icon + to add one.
Select Volvo Cars app.
Scan the QR code with either the camera in the Volvo Cars app or your phone's camera. This will open the app and you'll be connected to the vehicle.

If you haven't downloaded the Volvo Cars app, you'll be guided through the process after scanning the QR code.

If you can't scan the QR code, you can still sign in to the vehicle and connect your app. Press Sign it with password on the center display and sign in with your Volvo ID.

Applicable models

EC40, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

EX40, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

EX90, model year 2025 and later

S60, S60 Recharge, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

S90, S90 Recharge, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

V60, V60 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

V90, V90 Recharge, V90 Cross Country, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

XC40 (mild hybrid), model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

XC60, XC60 Recharge, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

XC90, XC90 Recharge, model year 2026 (2025w17) and later

Vehicles with Google built-in of model year 2025 and earlier

This does not apply to EX90 vehicles.

Performing a factory reset of a pre-owned car

If the previous owner hasn't removed their data from the vehicle, a factory reset of the vehicle is needed. You can do this yourself via the vehicle's center display. It's also recommended to ask the previous owner to remove the vehicle in the Volvo Cars app. For more information, read:

Pairing the Volvo Cars app with the car for the first time

When you pair the app, you connect the app to the vehicle.

Follow these instructions if you've never paired the app with the car before. The process may vary depending on:

  • If you've not paired the app with any car before.
  • If you've paired the app with other cars before.

Make sure to follow the instructions that apply to your situation. If you've paired the app with your vehicle before or if the pairing process was incomplete, see:

Sign in to the Volvo Cars app with your Volvo ID.
  • If you've not paired the app with any car before, press Add your car on the welcome screen.
  • If you've paired the app with other cars, go to the profile tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Profile > Your cars > Add car.
Add your car's vehicle identification number (VIN) and follow the instructions in the app.
  • Admin users: If you want to connect as an admin, sit in the driver's seat with all the car keys. This is necessary to set up the admin profile.
  • Other users: If you want to connect as an additional driver, sit in the car with one car key.

Re-pairing the Volvo Cars app with the car or completing the pairing process

When you pair the app, you connect the app to the vehicle.

Follow these instructions if you've previously paired the app with the car and you want to pair it again, or if the pairing process was incomplete.

Sign in to the Volvo Cars app with your Volvo ID.
Go to the profile tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Profile > Your cars.
Select your car and press Select car.

Press Continue pairing and select the scenario that applies to you:

  • I deleted the app
  • I have replaced my old phone
  • I want and additional phone paired
  • None of the above
Tap Next and follow the instructions in the app.

Enabling data sharing for the Volvo Cars app

Data sharing for the Volvo Cars app needs to be enabled in order for the app to access data from the vehicle. This is needed for functions such as climate and lock/unlock doors.

In the center display, press the settings symbol iCup-2037-Settings symbol > Privacy > Volvo privacy settings > Volvo Cars app.
Make sure that data sharing is enabled.

Applicable models

C40, model year 2022-2024

EC40, model year 2025

EX40, model year 2025

S60, S60 Recharge, model year 2023-2025

S90, S90 Recharge, model year 2022-2025

V60, V60 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, model year 2023-2025

V90, V90 Recharge, V90 Cross Country, model year 2022-2025

XC40Recharge Pure Electric, model year 2021-2024

XC40 (mild hybrid), model year 2023-2025

XC60, XC60 Recharge, model year 2022-2025

XC90, XC90 Recharge, model year 2023-2025

Vehicles with the earlier infotainment system (Sensus)

Performing a factory reset of a pre-owned car

If the previous owner hasn't removed their data from the vehicle, a factory reset of the vehicle is needed. You can do this yourself via the vehicle's center display. It's also recommended to ask the previous owner to remove the vehicle in the Volvo Cars app. If the previous owner removes the vehicle, you may still need to perform a factory reset if they haven't already done so. For more information, read:

Adding a vehicle in the Volvo Cars app

When you add a vehicle in the mobile app, you connect your Volvo ID to the vehicle.

You need to have a Volvo ID to sign in to the app. For more information, read:

 Note

If a retailer or Volvo support has connected your Volvo ID to your vehicle, you won't need to add your vehicle in the Volvo Cars app. You'll see your connected vehicle in the app when you sign in.
Make sure that the vehicle is in an area with mobile coverage and that your phone has an Internet connection. To perform the following steps, the minimum required software version of your app is 5.51.0.
Sign in to the Volvo Cars mobile app with your Volvo ID.
  • If you've not connected the app with other vehicles before, press Add your car on the welcome screen.
  • If you've connected the app with other vehicles before, go to the profile tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Profile > Your cars > Add car.
Add your vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) and follow the instructions in the mobile app.

Accessing all functions in the app

To access all functions in the app, you need to have an active subscription for connected services.

To see your subscription status, go to the vehicle tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Car > Active services.
If you don't have an active subscription for connected services, press Connected services to set it up, renew, or extend it.

You can also contact your retailer or Volvo support for help. For more information, see:

Once you have an active subscription, you'll have app access to the vehicle.

 Note

You can give other drivers Volvo Cars app access to your vehicle by sharing it with them. You can only share app access from an owner profile, which is the profile assigned to the first person that connects their app to the vehicle. All drivers need to create their own Volvo ID as it is personal.

For more information about sharing app access, see:

Applicable models

S60, S60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2019-2022

S90, model year 2017-2021

S90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018-2021

V60, V60 Cross Country, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2019-2022

V90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018-2021

V90, V90 Cross Country, model year 2017-2021

XC40, model year 2018-2024

XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge (plug-in hybrid), model year 2019-2024

XC60, XC60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018-2021

XC90, XC90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2016-2022

All cars

Switching between connected vehicles in the Volvo Cars app

If you've connected the Volvo Cars app with more than one vehicle, you can switch between them in two ways.

Via the profile tab:
Go to the profile tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Profile > Your cars.
Select the vehicle you want to switch to and press Select car.
Via the home screen:
Go to the home tab Px-2037-VOC app icon Home and press the down arrow symbol next to the car's name.
Select the car you want to switch to.