T8 VoC App

aab203 · Dec 22nd, 2016, 20:41

I've just managed to plug the car in for the first time since taking delivery... I was wondering if there is anything in the VoC app or somewhere that will tell me the car is charging / what the the progress is.

Short of staring out of the window and seeing the green light glow from the car, is there a remote way of knowing that all is good and when charging is complete so I can take the cable away?

Philip Fisher · Dec 23rd, 2016, 08:41

Mine is charging now.

I have just clicked on the app and selected "dashboard".

This shows battery level as a bar chart (below the fuel level). This is higher than when I plugged in, so it must update whilst charging.

Hope this helps.

yeoman · Dec 23rd, 2016, 15:14

Unfortunately the VOC is very limited.The only way you can tell your car is charging is to make a mental note of the battery charge level....or take a screen shot,and then come back to the app after a significant amount of time, say 30 mins.
If I was any good at computer software writing, I would design a proper app for Volvo free of charge.

A simple improvement to the app would be a colour change in the charge status to indicate the battery is charging.

aab203 · Dec 23rd, 2016, 16:33

Thanks both. As it stands right now I don't even see that battery charge level, only the Fuel level in the app.

I'll try an uninstall and re-install and see if that helps.

That would probably suffice for now if I can get it to work but I think some form of notification would be good too.

yeoman · Dec 23rd, 2016, 16:47

Is your phone IoS or android and what version of either one are you using?

aab203 · Dec 23rd, 2016, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeoman

Is your phone IoS or android and what version of either one are you using?

I am using iOS, version 10.2 and the latest version of the VoC app. Just did a reinstall but still don't see the battery indicator appear on the screen

EDIT: I also just noticed my super fast London based average speed!

aab203 · Dec 29th, 2016, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Mine is charging now.

I have just clicked on the app and selected "dashboard".

This shows battery level as a bar chart (below the fuel level). This is higher than when I plugged in, so it must update whilst charging.

Hope this helps.

Would you be able to post a screenshot of your Dashboard screen so I have a reference? I am still unable to see anything and have charged the car numerous time as well as signed in/out, deleted/re-installed the app.

Not sure if this is something the dealer can help with or if it is an app related problem?

yeoman · Dec 30th, 2016, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by aab203

Would you be able to post a screenshot of your Dashboard screen so I have a reference? I am still unable to see anything and have charged the car numerous time as well as signed in/out, deleted/re-installed the app.

Not sure if this is something the dealer can help with or if it is an app related problem?

What version of the Voc app have you got?
I will paste a screenshot of mine.

yeoman · Dec 30th, 2016, 09:51

Here is what I see on mine

aab203 · Dec 30th, 2016, 10:37

Thanks for the screens.

I'm using iOS and the latest version of the VoC app (v3.6.1).

I'll call a local dealer next week (unfortunately not where I bought the car from) and see if they can take a look

Dec 22nd, 2016, 20:41	#1
aab203 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London	T8 VoC App I've just managed to plug the car in for the first time since taking delivery... I was wondering if there is anything in the VoC app or somewhere that will tell me the car is charging / what the the progress is. Short of staring out of the window and seeing the green light glow from the car, is there a remote way of knowing that all is good and when charging is complete so I can take the cable away?

Dec 23rd, 2016, 08:41	#2
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:32 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Mine is charging now. I have just clicked on the app and selected "dashboard". This shows battery level as a bar chart (below the fuel level). This is higher than when I plugged in, so it must update whilst charging. Hope this helps. __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Dec 23rd, 2016, 15:14	#3
yeoman Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humberside	Unfortunately the VOC is very limited.The only way you can tell your car is charging is to make a mental note of the battery charge level....or take a screen shot,and then come back to the app after a significant amount of time, say 30 mins. If I was any good at computer software writing, I would design a proper app for Volvo free of charge. A simple improvement to the app would be a colour change in the charge status to indicate the battery is charging.

Dec 23rd, 2016, 16:33	#4
aab203 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London	Thanks both. As it stands right now I don't even see that battery charge level, only the Fuel level in the app. I'll try an uninstall and re-install and see if that helps. That would probably suffice for now if I can get it to work but I think some form of notification would be good too.

Dec 23rd, 2016, 16:47	#5
yeoman Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humberside	Is your phone IoS or android and what version of either one are you using?

Dec 30th, 2016, 10:37	#10
aab203 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London	Thanks for the screens. I'm using iOS and the latest version of the VoC app (v3.6.1). I'll call a local dealer next week (unfortunately not where I bought the car from) and see if they can take a look

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