Volvo Cars App - Widgets and Preconditioning

SteEnt · Feb 19th, 2024, 10:11

I have an XC60 on order. I owned one last year and one of my favourite things about it was the ability to precondition it via the app on cold mornings or hot afternoons before leaving work.
One thing the app lacked was a widget. Which would have been useful considering how much use it got.
I currently have a BMW 320d, which while not having a precondition feature, it does have a useful widget for my Home Screen.
I have looked online and it seems that a widget was available at one point but was removed because of some issues and was supposed to be reintroduced when this was sorted, but nothing so far?

It’s not a dealbreaker of course, but it would be nice to have.
I’ll save space by removing the BMW widget and saving the Volvo app to my Home Screen.

Also as my new XC60 is a plugin hybrid, does preconditioning happen quicker, and without starting the engine?
And is that only if plugged in? Will it use the engine if not plugged in?
Still debating if I should have a home charger installed.

KungFooBob · Feb 19th, 2024, 12:05

I can see widgets, I'd give it a try but the car hasn't got enough fuel in for preconditioning.

SteEnt · Feb 19th, 2024, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by KungFooBob

I can see widgets, I'd give it a try but the car hasn't got enough fuel in for preconditioning.

I should’ve specified I’m using iOS.

nu11eaf · Feb 19th, 2024, 14:17

I still have the widgets but they no longer work (android)

Simon703 · Feb 19th, 2024, 17:27

Still debating if I should have a home charger installed.[/QUOTE]

Whilst I can’t help with the widget question I would recommend a charger. Not only will you future proof as we’ll all be electric some time, they make sense if you combine with the Octopus Intelligent Go tariff. Have a look. I charge for 7.5p per kWh, costs about £1.15. Just had my first bill and it is apparent that precondition costs, even if 9:00am, are charged at 7.5p if it is set as part of the charging sequence.
Of course the question of £1000 for the supply and fit is one that means, when added to the additional cost of the hybrid, doesn’t usually make overall economic sense. But then we don’t always buy cars because they make financial sense . If we did we’d all be running around in a Dacia🤣

sandys · Feb 19th, 2024, 21:32

I did not know there were widgets, just tried it and they work fine well at least for starting climate on Android, widget could do with some sort of indication it has actvated beyond me opening the app to check, once I do that, what is the point of the widget

Yup tethered charger here, works great, convenient and good speed.

Feb 19th, 2024, 10:11	#1
SteEnt Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Manchester	Volvo Cars App - Widgets and Preconditioning I have an XC60 on order. I owned one last year and one of my favourite things about it was the ability to precondition it via the app on cold mornings or hot afternoons before leaving work. One thing the app lacked was a widget. Which would have been useful considering how much use it got. I currently have a BMW 320d, which while not having a precondition feature, it does have a useful widget for my Home Screen. I have looked online and it seems that a widget was available at one point but was removed because of some issues and was supposed to be reintroduced when this was sorted, but nothing so far? It’s not a dealbreaker of course, but it would be nice to have. I’ll save space by removing the BMW widget and saving the Volvo app to my Home Screen. Also as my new XC60 is a plugin hybrid, does preconditioning happen quicker, and without starting the engine? And is that only if plugged in? Will it use the engine if not plugged in? Still debating if I should have a home charger installed.

Feb 19th, 2024, 14:17	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I still have the widgets but they no longer work (android) __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Feb 19th, 2024, 21:32	#6
sandys XC60 T8 Ultimate Dark Last Online: Today 00:02 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Bristol	I did not know there were widgets, just tried it and they work fine well at least for starting climate on Android, widget could do with some sort of indication it has actvated beyond me opening the app to check, once I do that, what is the point of the widget Yup tethered charger here, works great, convenient and good speed. __________________ 2023 XC60 T8 Ultimate Dark in White Last edited by sandys; Feb 19th, 2024 at 21:54.

Feb 19th, 2024, 17:27	#5
Simon703 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:20 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ross on Wye	Still debating if I should have a home charger installed.[/QUOTE] Whilst I can’t help with the widget question I would recommend a charger. Not only will you future proof as we’ll all be electric some time, they make sense if you combine with the Octopus Intelligent Go tariff. Have a look. I charge for 7.5p per kWh, costs about £1.15. Just had my first bill and it is apparent that precondition costs, even if 9:00am, are charged at 7.5p if it is set as part of the charging sequence. Of course the question of £1000 for the supply and fit is one that means, when added to the additional cost of the hybrid, doesn’t usually make overall economic sense. But then we don’t always buy cars because they make financial sense . If we did we’d all be running around in a Dacia🤣

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