Underwhelming – Volvo Cars Review

I am very surprised that this app is so rudimentary and has so many problems. Volvo is a luxury brand and I expected the app to behave better and have more functionality than the Honda I traded for my Volvo. The only functions performed from the app are remote start, lock/unlock, and flash lights. Unfortunately , the start feature only works about 50% of the time. Either I’m told the fuel is too low to start (which it isn’t), there is a problem with the engine, or the car is in power save mode (a feature that Should be controllable through the app). Also, the remote start is referred to as the climate system but, the in car climate settings cannot be manipulated from the app. I understand the vehicle learns the driver’s preferences but suppose a “comfortable” temperature for me today is different from what the system estimates. The app needs to allow for more control. There is just so much room for improvement.
Review by Auset Seven on Volvo Cars.