Volvo id

Wispyone · Mar 16th, 2020, 18:18

Good evening

So I picked up my new to me 2017 V90 yesterday and its very well equipped with every extra I could want. ....... Except 1, Volvo on call. Definitely not a deal breaker as I love the car.
Question is, looking at the Volvo quick guide it mentions Volvo id and from the download centre the Volvo id all is downloaded to the vehicle.
What the hell does it do?? Everything I read days it's a benefit to have but logging into the Volvo website with my Volvo id does nothing. It says I can delete it or change the password and that's about it.

Also struggling to connect the vehicle, my mobile is connected by bluetooth but I could only download the apps by connecting to the house wifi, as it said there was no connection
Is there a SIM holder somewhere? Again book says in boot but can't find it.

Cheers

Richard

nu11eaf · Mar 16th, 2020, 18:45

As you have already found out Volvo i.d is a waste of time and in nearly 4 years with this car I can't see any use for it and never needed it.
I can not see any point of the app.

Connecting your phone data to your car:
Easiest way I find is to activate mobile hotspot on your phone and in Sensus settings/communications/wifi, un-tick wifi and select your phone from the available networks/phones,

This is the sim holder in my XC90, it may be in a different position in your V90 (near the seat backs)
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shoppy · Mar 16th, 2020, 18:47

I believe when you pair your phone you have the option under settings of using it for internet. Volvo ID no idea. I only use it by my app to start the car.

Wizzpop · Mar 16th, 2020, 19:43

You need your VolvoID to link Volvo On Call app to your car. Can't recall how it's set up, but this article should help.
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...a801510b2bf7dc

Wispyone · Mar 16th, 2020, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

As you have already found out Volvo i.d is a waste of time and in nearly 4 years with this car I can't see any use for it and never needed it.
I can not see any point of the app.

Connecting your phone data to your car:
Easiest way I find is to activate mobile hotspot on your phone and in Sensus settings/communications/wifi, un-tick wifi and select your phone from the available networks/phones,

This is the sim holder in my XC90, it may be in a different position in your V90 (near the seat backs)
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Thank you for the info, I will look again in daylight to see if I have a SIM holder. Do you have Volvo on call fitted to your car??
And if not is it worth fitting a SIM rather than using phone?

Wispyone · Mar 16th, 2020, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizzpop

You need your VolvoID to link Volvo On Call app to your car. Can't recall how it's set up, but this article should help.
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...a801510b2bf7dc

Cheers Wizzpop, but I don't have Volvo on call fitted

MCV60 · Mar 16th, 2020, 21:25

I may be wrong, but my 2017 V90 doesn’t have the ‘on call’, therefore doesn’t have the data sim / holder.

I tether my phone to the Sensus and as explained the Volvo ID and app is pointless as you don’t get the remote accessibility as others.

dchbrown · Mar 16th, 2020, 21:54

Mine does have on call and I've yet to work out what the Volvo ID in car app is for!

Wispyone · Mar 17th, 2020, 17:16

Just had a good look and can't find a SIM card holder in the boot, i have also looked at tethering my phone as a mobile hotspot but it seems that to do that I have to turn off wifi on my mobile. What a pain in the ass having to turn it on/off depending on whether or not I am in doors or in the car!I

Oh well let's see how it goes

Lexman8 · Mar 17th, 2020, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wispyone

JI have also looked at tethering my phone as a mobile hotspot but it seems that to do that I have to turn off wifi on my mobile.

Use Bluetooth tethering instead of wi-fi. I use my Android phone (Pixel 2) and iPhone 11 to successfully tether this way. The car and phone will auto-connect every time you start the car without you having to do anything and leaves wifi undisturbed. It's not sufficient just to have your phone linked for normal voice connections. You need to specifically enable Bluetooth data sharing in the car and on your phone for it to work.

Bluetooth tethering is plenty fast enough for Spotify, Traffic, etc.

Mar 16th, 2020, 18:18	#1
Wispyone Junior Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Leeds	Volvo id Good evening So I picked up my new to me 2017 V90 yesterday and its very well equipped with every extra I could want. ....... Except 1, Volvo on call. Definitely not a deal breaker as I love the car. Question is, looking at the Volvo quick guide it mentions Volvo id and from the download centre the Volvo id all is downloaded to the vehicle. What the hell does it do?? Everything I read days it's a benefit to have but logging into the Volvo website with my Volvo id does nothing. It says I can delete it or change the password and that's about it. Also struggling to connect the vehicle, my mobile is connected by bluetooth but I could only download the apps by connecting to the house wifi, as it said there was no connection Is there a SIM holder somewhere? Again book says in boot but can't find it. Cheers Richard

Mar 16th, 2020, 18:45	#2
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	As you have already found out Volvo i.d is a waste of time and in nearly 4 years with this car I can't see any use for it and never needed it. I can not see any point of the app. Connecting your phone data to your car: Easiest way I find is to activate mobile hotspot on your phone and in Sensus settings/communications/wifi, un-tick wifi and select your phone from the available networks/phones, This is the sim holder in my XC90, it may be in a different position in your V90 (near the seat backs) 20170704_135547~2.jpg __________________ 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. Last edited by nu11eaf; Mar 16th, 2020 at 19:15.

Mar 16th, 2020, 18:47	#3
shoppy Junior Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2023 13:54 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sailsbury	I believe when you pair your phone you have the option under settings of using it for internet. Volvo ID no idea. I only use it by my app to start the car. __________________ V90 inscription Xenium pack, BLIS, B&W sound system, retractable towbar, 4 zone climate, laminated windows, mud-flaps, HUD display in electric silver.

Mar 16th, 2020, 19:43	#4
Wizzpop Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:55 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portsmouth	You need your VolvoID to link Volvo On Call app to your car. Can't recall how it's set up, but this article should help. https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...a801510b2bf7dc __________________ 2019 V60 Momentum Pro T5 Denim Blue, blond interior, electric deployed towbar. 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Mar 16th, 2020, 21:25	#7
MCV60 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: .	I may be wrong, but my 2017 V90 doesn’t have the ‘on call’, therefore doesn’t have the data sim / holder. I tether my phone to the Sensus and as explained the Volvo ID and app is pointless as you don’t get the remote accessibility as others. __________________ 2021 B4 V90 RDesign

Mar 16th, 2020, 21:54	#8
dchbrown Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 21:49 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: UK	Mine does have on call and I've yet to work out what the Volvo ID in car app is for! __________________ MY19 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, Xenium Pack, BLIS, Smartphone Integration, Sunglasses Holder, Mud Flaps

Mar 17th, 2020, 17:16	#9
Wispyone Junior Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Leeds	Just had a good look and can't find a SIM card holder in the boot, i have also looked at tethering my phone as a mobile hotspot but it seems that to do that I have to turn off wifi on my mobile. What a pain in the ass having to turn it on/off depending on whether or not I am in doors or in the car!I Oh well let's see how it goes

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