Content and features

Extending your subscription

To use the connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, the car requires a subscription for connected services. You can choose between different time periods when you renew or reactivate your subscription for connected services. Cars equipped with Google built-in are supplied with a subscription to digital services, which provides access to connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, as well as additional services. The subscription is valid for 4 years.

Subscription

To use the connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, the car requires a subscription for connected services. Your subscription includes emergency assistance and security services as well as app services. Cars equipped with Google built-in are supplied with a subscription to digital services, which provides access to connected functions in the Volvo Cars app, as well as additional services. The subscription is valid for 4 years.

Finding the car's identification number

All cars have a unique identification number, VIN.

Battery and charging functions in the Volvo Cars app

In the Volvo Cars app you can find information on the car's battery and charging.

Calendar function with the Volvo Cars app

With certain phones you can allow the Volvo Cars app access to your calendar and get reminders directly in the app about meetings 24 hours before the event is due to take place.

Maintenance messages in the Volvo Cars app

In the Volvo Cars app, you can see status and maintenance messages for your car. These can notify you if anything needs to be reviewed or rectified.

Driving journal

The driving journal is used to automatically log all trips with your car. The information varies depending on car model and model year, so be sure to read the section that applies to your car.

Functions in the Volvo Cars app

Depending on your car model and model year, you can access different functions in the Volvo Cars app. Some functions require that the car's software is up to date.

Unpairing the Volvo Cars app

Before you uninstall the Volvo Cars app, make sure that you have unpaired it from the car to properly remove the connection. It may cause inconvenience for you to connect to your car in the future if you only remove the app from your phone. How you unpair the app depends on car model and model year, so be sure to read the section that applies to your car.

Shortcuts to the Volvo Cars app

You can create shortcuts to the functions offered in the Volvo Cars app.

Using the Volvo Cars app with Apple Watch

The Volvo Cars app can be linked to an Apple Watch.