Volvo C40 & XC40 tips & tricks (for Google Volvos)

[@rondekruif3537]

The use of voice control is perfect! 👍 During reviews of the C40/XC40 the complaint is often that one needs to deep dive in all kind of menus via the screen. But seems that a lot of reviewers forgot the voice control option as part of the review. No deep diving into menus needed! Great job to show us!

[@CaryInVictoria]

Thom, please consider maintaining an up-to-date list of Google Assistant's capabilities, organized by function (i.e., car controls, navigation, information requests, etc.) . That would be greatly appreciated by many Volvo owners.

[@cub35guy]

You can also ask google assistant to find closest types of restaurants, etc. Hey Google, what are some Italian restaurants near me? It'll give a list. You can then tell it to guide you to whichever one. You can ask it to tell you what movies are playing locally or a specific movie you want to see. Hey Google- what time does Saw X play near me - It'll give you a list of times. Or if you have a specific theater just name the theater. Hey google, when is Dicks the Musical playing at Veterans 24? If you know where you're going but you want navigation on to give you an estimate of range or just track traffic and let it use shortest routes around problems, you can tell google to turn off voice navigation and then turn it back on again as well. Just a few other things I've found that are really useful.

[@tovertover]

Interesting video! Just... I had to put my phone in the kitchen wile watching. My Google went nuts every time you shouted "hey Google"

[@thom-lov]

Sorry, lol! 😂

[@timob.6570]

Nice, thx Thom! 👍🏼 Wasn‘t aware about turning off OPD via voice! I have same setup, I prefer OPD and my wife hates it 😅 Will try if it works in German. One more voice tip: switch satellite view on/off

[@borealis75]

The software remembers the OPD setting (along with many other settings) with the associated profile, so there shouldn't be a need to change it manually. Just pair the profile with the keys you and your wife use.

[@timob.6570]

@@borealis75did not know, we use the same key

[@Wolf-bg2rq]

Hi, did you try, if OPD control by voice does work in German, too? I tried it and was not successful. Cheers from Cologne

[@timob.6570]

@@Wolf-bg2rqyes I did, it doesn‘t work. Says it can not control this via voice

[@MarioCreemers]

Thom, do you know where you can drop feature requests for the software? For example, I, can’t understand why my sunroof (XC40 recharge ultimate) doesn’t close automatically when parked when it rains. There is a rain sensor that detects rain……..

[@thom-lov]

Your dealership can put issues or tips forward to Volvo! 😊

[@louisvorstenbosch213]

Hi Thom, Handy video! By the way, I just found out that you can only navigate to a friend via voice control, for example “Tim” if you have first added a “label” to an address. Suppose I have the screen with the apps in the middle screen by default. I enter a destination via google. Then the middle screen automatically switches to navigation. But in the cockpit I can already see that. How do I get the middle screen back to the mode with all apps with a voice command?

[@markclark8493]

Hi Thom really useful video. We have an XC40 on order 2025 model. my wife if a bit concerned that the heating controls are on the screen but using Google assistant appears to over come this, my question is does it identify the passenger giving commands to change their climate, seat heat settings etc?

[@sunseeker-yb5qt]

Driver: Hey Google I am freezing: Volvo: Me too

[@azmurph2913]

Thanks for this. I’m researching cars and was curious how good this is in practice. Seems much better than Tesla. Is there a good source of apps available on Android Automotive? My understanding is that it’s more limited than Android Auto.

[@sylvainrousseau4258]

Congratulations for all the information given about the Xc40 Recharge or the C40. Is it possible for you to make a video about the AudioWagon application for these cars? it will be nice to more understand is fonctionality. Thanks for your good work.

[@yvesdebruyn]

Heeey Thom, the voice command also works in dutch language in my S60 MY2024

[@hengn2072]

always enjoy watching your updates. Thank you.

[@JohBak010]

Thanks Tom for another interesting video. I didn't know yet that some spoken google instructions won't work when language setting is Dutch, unfortunately. Just got my MY24 XC40 couple of days ago. Before I experience it myself pretty soon, maybe someone already knows. I have a private phone which is Android. It is already connected to the car. I also have a work phone which is an iPhone, which I will cable-connect to the car for attending MS Teams meetings - something Android carplay is still missing. I do assume it will work via the car speakers etc. Now I wonder if my Android will still be connected to play music from my phone via bluetooth or if can still receive calls on that phone on car speaker, etc, when my iPhone is cable connected.

[@marcgiglio7930]

Great tips, thanks. Just picked up my MY24 XC 40 twin here in Australia and loving it. Do you know what the ‘Lock with reduced guard’ actually does on the app?

[@thom-lov]

If you’re on a ferry, or trailer etc. That will reduce the guard system, otherwise you can enjoy a continuous Volvo alarm as it sees that the car is being moved/stolen etc. 😊

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

Thanks, very helpful video. Can I ask why you recommend the Vivaldi browser specifically? Do other browsers not work or aren't they offered in the playstore? Curious if it will run Firefox.

[@thom-lov]

Back then Vivaldi was the only browser availble, since this week you can also get Chrome (beta). I'm testing Chrome now, works very well :-)

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

@@thom-lov Ah thanks for the heads-up

[@stuffcrew]

Hi Thom, I have a question since you have an iPhone. In your daily usage do you tend to switch between the native android automotive and Apple CarPlay or stick with the native android? And you always use the native android, are you able to get your text message on it?

[@thom-lov]

I stick with the Google system a lot. For calls I use the CarPlay, basically I always connect my phone also for charging so CarPlay is running in the back, but barely use it. 😊

[@je1finkel]

Hold door handle for a couple seconds to lock. Took me a few months to learn that trick. Only lock that way now.

[@thom-lov]

just tap, swipe, bump etc. the outside part of it on any of the 4 doors.Very convenient!

[@StefanVanTheemsche]

You can also turn on/off the air recirculation

[@l.f.timmerman1138]

Hoi, super handige video, dank! Ik heb ook het 2024 model en krijg in maps geen geluid melding bij de flitspalen. Zie ze wel op het scherm. Heb jij een idee? Bij de proefrit in het 23 model gaf hij wel een piep bij naderen van een flitspaal.

[@l.f.timmerman1138]

Iemand?

[@jaukedebruin231]

Pak flitsmeister, dan werkt het wel

[@wm3844]

To acess Google assistant no need to say Hey google, just press the button on the steering wheel

[@thom-lov]

👌👌

[@garysmith6994]

Will watch more later thanks

[@Wolf-bg2rq]

Thanks again Thom for this informative video. Do you know, if the voice control for OPD is going to be implemented by a software update in other languages than English?

[@thom-lov]

I expect so, English probably gets priority but I’m sure we’ll get it in other languages as wel

[@tomisairi3899]

Tnx Thom, great video! I´m just wondering, can you control drive modes with Google Assistant? "Hey Google, set drive mode to power"?

[@thom-lov]

I didn’t get it to work yet, would be a good addition though! Thanks 😊

[@jean-francoisfelter1187]

Bravo Thom pour toutes vos vidéos et un grand merci. Cette vidéo spontanée est très agréable à voir. C’est vrai qu’on ne connaît absolument pas toutes les fonctionnalités de Google Assistant et on ne sait pas vraiment ce qu’il permet de commander…

[@philippd5982]

I‘ve a problem with YT on the XC40. I see only a green screen, the sound is ok. Do you have an idea to solve this problem?

[@thom-lov]

perhaps reset the system, keep the center button pressed. Suggest to google the 'volvo system reset' functionality. :-)

[@robklaproth8144]

Phone as key? Can you start the car with just the app/phone and drive off without a key?

[@thom-lov]

Nope not on the 40 series. EX30 and EX90 do have this

[@korl222]

Hi Tom, Do all these commands also work in dutch? I assume that is the language you usually use while driving?

[@thom-lov]

Unfortunately not (yet), some of them work. Others not. I expect Google updates will expend that over the coming time.

[@WimFilm]

Thom, kan je ook de Speed Limiter met Google Assistant aan zetten?

[@thom-lov]

Goede vraag Wim, weet ik zo direct niet. Moet ik eens testen. :-)

[@fransouhiromoghlian530]

How to lift up windshield wipers

[@thom-lov]

Service setting in the menu

[@fransouhiromoghlian530]

Service setting only brings the wipers to the middle of the windshield, Afterwards, I want to lift up from the windshield, how do I lift up.

[@goodwoodfan]

Dank je Thom! Leuke en informatieve video! Ik heb een paar nuttige tips gehoord! Ik heb zelf een 2023 C40 Recharge Twin en wist nog niet van de Guidance light en van het swipen van de 4 horizontale balken op het main screen. En de Vivaldi browser kende ik ook nog niet. En ik heb Google toch weer in het Engels gezet. Hij verstaat veel zaken beter. Ook handig dat je de one-pedal drive met je stem aan en uit kunt zetten. Ik heb hetzelfde met mijn partner. Die houdt er niet van als ze niet zelf rijdt.

[@felixsanhueza]

I use the assistant in the car to control my hue lights when somehow the automatic localisation didn't work

[@thom-lov]

Nice one!

[@aryanaa.r8779]

Hey Thom. Does this Volvo have the function of side mirror dipping when reversing??

[@thom-lov]

Yes it does! It’s an option in the settings

[@lindamcaleny4510]

How do I know how much data I have

[@leotim65]

Weer een fijne video. Deze keer wel een beetje vervelend want ik kijk steeds op mijn Android toestel. En natuurlijk als iPhone gebruikt denk je er niet aan om "Hey Google" weg te bieden. Moest de video dus zo'n 20 keer terug starten 😂😂😂😂

[@thom-lov]

Sorry!!! Totaal niet aan gedacht. Oeps! 😂😅

[@danc2779]

I don't use "hey Google" i just press the voice command on the steering wheel....

[@problemchild1976]

My XC40 has no connectivity to the network so Google commands sometimes don't work

[@wtfgogu]

you should edit your video and cut the "hey google" part. it's unwatchable for anyone that has an android phone or google home device around .... :)

[@thom-lov]

lol! Didn’t think of that 😂😂

[@kafarske123]

Can confirm 😂

[@anthonycachiabantick]

Oh wow it enables it? Siri only recognizes your voice

[@kafarske123]

@@anthonycachiabantick no, Siri respons to whatever voice to.

[@anthonycachiabantick]

@@kafarske123 mine only answers to my voice. If it’s confused, it asks who’s speaking to narrow down responses given

[@jvommen]

I have an xc60 model 2024 and cannot find the actual consumption of the car, only the average one….does anybody know if this is available? I never had a car that did not have it…but this might be the first one…hey Google what is my current consumption does not work….

[@schwarznold]

Hello. On the last line of the google infosystem, you can select the rang assistant and check on the bottom left part of the screen.

[@jvommen]

@@schwarznold hi, can you explain a bit further, I can’t find it…

[@aquint5554]

This makes me more convinced on how important it is that car manufacturers either license technology or have a very good engineering/software team to ensure simple tasks like these are available hands free. If you're going to remove buttons from a car, you need a very comprehensive suite of items that are easily turned on/off via voice commands

[@andrei450]

Actually it's not very different from what you had with Sensus, except it was not voice, but only button controlled. No trunk, sunroof or windows control, unlike other (not premium) brands have. Some other Google stuff/information you can get directly from Android Auto if you have an Android phone. With Android Auto you also get access/control of other apps that are not fully available in GAS system, like WhatsApp, Samsung Music, Waze (with voice control), etc. GAS still has a long way. Google could at least make Android Auto available until the system gets more reliable.

[@MarioCreemers]

Thanks, it now is 20 degrees in my living room 😂😂😂

[@thom-lov]

😂😂😂

[@MediaAceStar]

I do this one: “Hey Google turn on the radio.” Then you can change the station on the steering wheel.

[@markvanloo309]

I think the cloth was deleted from standard equipment since MY22🤯😅😏

[@stevendemunter1534]

should you set up a specific google account for your car - privacy matters

[@steenstein8963]

Hou do i indplant my volvo c40 in my Google Home inside my House. Doo you know that….

[@wim040358]

En nu muziek afspelen vanaf een USB stick wat in mijn vorige Volvos altijd gewoon werkte. Rij al 39 jaar Volvo en vind het ontzettend balen dat ik mijn eigen muziek niet kan afspelen

[@thom-lov]

Daar is de handige Spotify app een goede uitkomst. 😉 (ja, ik weet het, niet ideaal maar we moeten ‘mee’…)

[@wim040358]

@@thom-lov helemaal niet ideaal, heb geen abonnement en ben ik ook niet van plan. Daarom baal ik hier enorm van, heb een eigen muziek bibliotheek van 160Gb van al mijn CD'S gemaakt en die kan ik nu niet afspelen. Er ontbreekt nog heel veel tov Sensus, verkeersbord herkennen is gewoon veel slechter, boardcomputer is veel slechter, zie geen eens een dagteller continue in beeld en zie ook geen actueel verbruik ook niet in de log per rit in app, achteruitrijcamera gaat telkens naar 360 ipv alleen achteruit, Eigenlijk is alleen de navigatie veel beter. Snap niet hoe Volvo dit kan doen

[@jantijsheideveld1311]

@@wim040358 Tja. Stug blijven vasthouden aan het verleden gaat je niet helpen. Vermijdt frustraties en gebruik een streaming dienst of eventueel een NAS thuis vanwaar je je muziek af kan spelen. Spotify is kwa geluidskwaleit niet geweldig maar er zijn meer aanbieders. Al met al vind ik deze Google Built in werkelijk fantastisch en heeft enorm veel mogelijkheden. Go with the flow!

[@Moskito67]

​@@wim040358 Ik heb gelezen dat er een app AudioWagon bestaat, die musiek op een usb stick kan lezen. Ik hoop dat het zal met mijn nieuw besteld EC40 werken

[@minniesaab7255]

👍👍👍

[@Leo-pd8ww]

Hey Google, execute order 66.

[@e-redj]

But this only works if spoken with the right voice. 🧛🏻‍♂️

[@ChanceStad]

Impossible to watch this video because it's constantly trying to change the temperature of my house

[@gamingwithegoon]

why limit the title to the volvo c40 and ex40? just say volvo 2024 ?

[@LeeMatches]

Netflix?

[@mohabiraq1]

mine doesnt even understand what im saying

[@thom-lov]

lol!

[@freddoflintstono9321]

Ah, so Google has control of your car. Aaaaargh. Time to cancel my order.

[@kafarske123]

I have a tip for you. Mute the "hei Google" You keep aktivating my Google assistant in the living room. Even turned off the tv. Had to end the video there.. 😅

[@thom-lov]

lol 😂

[@frankjansen1832]

Volvo c40 2022 komt met 3 jaar garantie.

[@markvanloo309]

HEY GOOGLE TURN OFF ISA

[@AboveInShadow]

They need to upgrade the old infotaiment, that's the most boring interface I've seen on premium vehicles.

[@thom-lov]

With the new line up of EX models (etc) there’s a new interface. A lot newer and better!

[@mrocm121]

I normally like your videos and watch them from time to time. This one however, annoyed the crap out of me. The content may be very useful but I gave up on it after about a minute. The simple reason is that if the watcher has a google assistant at home (as I do), every time you use the magic words you trigger my assistant. After having done so several times in the first minute of the video I gave up. Why don't you be smart as well as thoughtful and use the voice assistant button on the steering wheel instead. You should of course explain that you can also use the magic words but in order to not unnecessarily trigger any google assistant for the listener you should use the button instead.

[@thom-lov]

lol, forgot about that. Sorry! 😂

[@belongtorock]

I own 23 XC40 recharge. I can honestly say that this car is so far behind on technology compared to the respected rivals such as Mercedes, Audi etc. For ex: Pixel lights performs poorly compared to rivals. Too many software glitches. Lost GPS module, random info screen crashes. No sound etc. Pilot assist randomly tries to steer the car to a nonsense direction even when you are on a highway with perfect lines. I don't know why did they removed the colored ambient lights which we had on gas powered XC40. Manually adjusted steering wheel on an electric car? Rain sensor triggers when you go under a large tree. Charging cap/cover can not be locked? It makes tempering possible for dirty minded people. Only a handful countries can use Volvo Car app. They don't bother going through legal requirements for each country so they push a card to the market with hardware that you can not use. Good bye OTA updates. Vibrating steering wheel on 100km. Which can not be solved. They don't even know what to do. Lacking customer support. Believe it or not they called me for an annual(?) maintenance. For an EV? C'mon. Worst performing Harman/Kardon sound system I've ever seen in a car. These are not just about this car. Those problems were pretty much existed on my previous '22 recharge and '21 t3. List goes on. Sorry but ever since Geely bought Volvo, things are different. After 10 years on Volvo cars, I'm planning to switch to another brand.

[@CaryInVictoria]

It's curious that so many of your objections are things you should have known before buying the car, which begs the question, why did you buy it? Harmon Kardon a terrible sound system? Pixel lights disappointing? Most reviewers and owners give those two features high marks. Volvo has gone downhill since it was bought by Geely? C'mon, have you forgotten that, after running Volvo into the ground for 11 years, in 2010 Ford sold Volvo Cars to Geely for a mere $1.5 billion, one white chip in the world of auto makers? Geely saved Volvo, which now has a bright future.

[@belongtorock]

​@@CaryInVictoria I disagree. I've chosen Volvo because of my safety concerns not technologies. I would have bought the car even if they didn't promote for ex. Pixel lights as Key feature. Also I've bought the car pre-order. Trusted what Volvo would bring to the game. I didn't even know what accessories and hardware packages are included. I'm in Turkey and we don't get to choose what will be included in the car. For ex: My current car don't have heated steering wheel and based on Volvo HQ's orders, Volvo Turkey does not allow customization. Yet my '21 T3 had. Imagine my surprise. How could I know at what capacity would the pixel lights will going to perform on a pre-order car with new technology? I've driven many different models from both Audi and Mercedes before and I can say, without a doubt, Pixel is no where near from that technologies. Also I didn't say Harman Kardon is terrible. I said that Volvo integration is bad. I've also driven a Kia with Harman Cardon sound system and it was so much beter. I don't even need to mention the E-class integration. I'll leave it to your imagination. On the topic of Geely. I've been driving Volvo for more than 10 years. I've seen the transformation from Luxury to Profitable. They are selling cars with recycled materials at the same price with genuine leather versions of them. Environment friendly my ass. A way to cut down the cost and raise profits. It is business.

[@hakanlindhen500]

Hi Google! ”Start a call to XX” or ”Send a message to XX”

[@CaryInVictoria]

Do you know if the Google Assistant works with Whatsapp?