Volvo App

theminch · Dec 9th, 2018, 10:36

I have heard about the Volvo App and how great it is. Can it be connected to an Alex's so you could say"Alexa heat the Volvo."

Director76 · Dec 9th, 2018, 10:47

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Originally Posted by theminch

I have heard about the Volvo App and how great it is. Can it be connected to an Alex's so you could say"Alexa heat the Volvo."

Nope. Which is a disappointment as it would be really handy.

I imagine they’d cite security concerns

S90 · Dec 9th, 2018, 11:32

Not really a security issue as you can use a Flic button, you simply press it and your Volvo will heat.

I did used to be able to ask Alexa how much fuel was left in my car, seems to have vanished.

Lexman8 · Dec 9th, 2018, 11:43

Volvo intend using Google Assistant: https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...ion-infotainme

simonjedrake · Dec 9th, 2018, 12:04

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Originally Posted by S90

Not really a security issue as you can use a Flic button, you simply press it and your Volvo will heat.

I did used to be able to ask Alexa how much fuel was left in my car, seems to have vanished.

Unfortunately though Flic only allows basic functions but excludes “Start Engine” which in reality kinda makes sense.........

Geggan · Dec 9th, 2018, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Lexman8

Volvo intend using Google Assistant: https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...ion-infotainme

Volvo on call together with Google Assistant have been up and running for a couple of weeks now.

Crockers · Dec 9th, 2018, 14:04

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Originally Posted by S90

I did used to be able to ask Alexa how much fuel was left in my car, seems to have vanished.

Bloody woman nicking your fuel.

scw · Dec 9th, 2018, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Lexman8

Volvo intend using Google Assistant: https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...ion-infotainme

Sigh. I can't be the only one who despises the headlong dash to giving up any semblance of privacy in exchange for useless Connected Services.

Google isn't pairing up with Volvo for your or Volvo's benefit. This is a data grab, nothing more nothing less.

I guess I'm driving my last Volvo

theminch · Dec 9th, 2018, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Geggan

Volvo on call together with Google Assistant have been up and running for a couple of weeks now.

So, there is no point in getting the Android Auto or Apple Car play then if the maps are now Google Maps and more apps for the car coming online...

Lexman8 · Dec 9th, 2018, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Geggan

Volvo on call together with Google Assistant have been up and running for a couple of weeks now.

Obviously Assistant works with Android Auto but not with VoC as far as I can see?

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