New Volvo app allows remote checking and commands

Volvo has released a mobile app for iOS and Android that allows the driver to “stay in touch” with a parked car via his/her smart phone. The free app is an extension of Volvo On Call, which originally focused on SoS calls in an emergency. It’s for owners of all new Volvo models (from MY 2012) with Volvo On Call.

Functions include a car locator (with digital compass, car horn/indicators can be used to help search), remote door lock, vehicle dashboard (with info such as fuel level, range, average fuel consumption, etc), car health check and driving journal. The latter includes data of each trip during the last 40 days can be downloaded and stored.

Besides the above, vehicle information such as model, registration number and VIN number can be displayed on the phone. If the car alarm is triggered, the driver is alerted via the mobile app as well. These are all in addition to the original Volvo On Call features.

© 2011 Paul Tan's Automotive News. All Rights Reserved.

This story originally appeared on Paul Tan's Automotive News on Thu, 09 Jun 11 18:38:38 +0000.

Related posts:

1. Volvo Concept Universe interprets next luxury Volvo sedan
2. Volvo unveils long wheelbase Volvo S80L for China
3. Volvo Trucks doesn’t want Volvo Cars if Ford sells
4. Volvo C30 Hatch based on Volvo Safety Concept Car

Link to full article