Bluetooth icon in Volvo app?

Stu22 · Jul 5th, 2022, 18:53

Had an icon pop up in the app that has a Bluetooth image, wasn't there yesterday.
Anyone know what it's about?

Fibrous · Jul 6th, 2022, 09:55

I just opened my app too and it showed the same. Its not there anymore though.

Stu22 · Jul 6th, 2022, 10:09

Random? Not noticed any updates to VOC, perhaps some new functionality that has not been 100% implemented yet?

Fibrous · Jul 6th, 2022, 11:28

So tested this further.
The bluetooth icon appears when in bluetooth range of the vehicle, the moment I walk further away or behind a wall it disappears.

Stu22 · Jul 6th, 2022, 11:31

I wonder what functionality that brings to the table then? Assumed all communication would be via the app and WiFi/mobile data.

griffin447 · Jul 6th, 2022, 16:48

I get this too. I find when the Bluetooth icon shows, the charging status updates more frequently and the lock/unlocking of the car is pretty much instant (within 2 seconds of clicking lock/unlock).

I'm hoping that this provides future support for a digital key where we can start the car and drive with just our phones. Our polestar friends have already had this functionality for a while and as the cars are based on the same software and hardware architecture I can't see why not! It also means I can throw away the horrible black plastic key fob!!!

Jul 6th, 2022, 09:55	#2
Fibrous Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:41 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Edinburgh	I just opened my app too and it showed the same. Its not there anymore though.

Jul 6th, 2022, 10:09	#3
Stu22 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:41 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Colchester	Random? Not noticed any updates to VOC, perhaps some new functionality that has not been 100% implemented yet?

Jul 6th, 2022, 11:28	#4
Fibrous Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:41 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Edinburgh	So tested this further. The bluetooth icon appears when in bluetooth range of the vehicle, the moment I walk further away or behind a wall it disappears.

Jul 6th, 2022, 11:31	#5
Stu22 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:41 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Colchester	I wonder what functionality that brings to the table then? Assumed all communication would be via the app and WiFi/mobile data.

Jul 6th, 2022, 16:48	#6
griffin447 Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2023 19:38 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Pontefract	I get this too. I find when the Bluetooth icon shows, the charging status updates more frequently and the lock/unlocking of the car is pretty much instant (within 2 seconds of clicking lock/unlock). I'm hoping that this provides future support for a digital key where we can start the car and drive with just our phones. Our polestar friends have already had this functionality for a while and as the cars are based on the same software and hardware architecture I can't see why not! It also means I can throw away the horrible black plastic key fob!!!

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