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

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  • @rondekruif3537
    @rondekruif3537 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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
    @CaryInVictoria 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

  • @hengn2072
    @hengn2072 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    always enjoy watching your updates. Thank you.

  • @cub35guy
    @cub35guy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @goodwoodfan
    @goodwoodfan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @garysmith6994
    @garysmith6994 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will watch more later thanks

  • @jean-francoisfelter1187
    @jean-francoisfelter1187 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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…

  • @sunseeker-yb5qt
    @sunseeker-yb5qt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @JohBak010
    @JohBak010 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @tovertover
    @tovertover 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, lol! 😂

  • @timob.6570
    @timob.6570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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
      @borealis75 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @timob.6570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@borealis75did not know, we use the same key

    • @Wolf-bg2rq
      @Wolf-bg2rq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @timob.6570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-rg5jx5sn7g
    @user-rg5jx5sn7g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @marcgiglio7930
    @marcgiglio7930 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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. 😊

  • @azmurph2913
    @azmurph2913 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @Wolf-bg2rq
    @Wolf-bg2rq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @yourtubisfilled7164
    @yourtubisfilled7164 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @yourtubisfilled7164 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @leotim65
    @leotim65 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MarioCreemers
    @MarioCreemers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @l.f.timmerman1138
    @l.f.timmerman1138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @korl222
    @korl222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @StefanVanTheemsche
    @StefanVanTheemsche 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can also turn on/off the air recirculation

  • @stuffcrew
    @stuffcrew 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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. 😊

  • @tomisairi3899
    @tomisairi3899 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @je1finkel
    @je1finkel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @minniesaab7255
    @minniesaab7255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍👍

  • @MediaAceStar
    @MediaAceStar 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @WimFilm
    @WimFilm 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @philippd5982
    @philippd5982 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MarioCreemers
    @MarioCreemers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @wm3844
    @wm3844 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👌👌

  • @aryanaa.r8779
    @aryanaa.r8779 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @felixsanhueza
    @felixsanhueza 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one!

  • @andrei450
    @andrei450 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @lindamcaleny4510
    @lindamcaleny4510 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do I know how much data I have

  • @danc2779
    @danc2779 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @jvommen
    @jvommen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @schwarznold 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @jvommen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @markvanloo309
    @markvanloo309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @problemchild1976
    @problemchild1976 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @aquint5554
    @aquint5554 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @stevendemunter1534
    @stevendemunter1534 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Leo-pd8ww
    @Leo-pd8ww 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Google, execute order 66.

    • @e-redj
      @e-redj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @wim040358
    @wim040358 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @thom-lov  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @wim040358
      @wim040358 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @jantijsheideveld1311 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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!

  • @freddoflintstono9321
    @freddoflintstono9321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @wtfgogu
    @wtfgogu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      lol! Didn’t think of that 😂😂

    • @kafarske123
      @kafarske123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can confirm 😂

    • @anthonycachiabantick
      @anthonycachiabantick 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh wow it enables it? Siri only recognizes your voice

    • @kafarske123
      @kafarske123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @anthonycachiabantick
      @anthonycachiabantick 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @gamingwithegoon
    @gamingwithegoon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ChanceStad
    @ChanceStad 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @markvanloo309
    @markvanloo309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HEY GOOGLE TURN OFF ISA

  • @frankjansen1832
    @frankjansen1832 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Volvo c40 2022 komt met 3 jaar garantie.

  • @kafarske123
    @kafarske123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol 😂

  • @LeeMatches
    @LeeMatches 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Netflix?

  • @AboveInShadow
    @AboveInShadow หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thom-lov
      @thom-lov  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @mrocm121
    @mrocm121 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @thom-lov  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol, forgot about that. Sorry! 😂

  • @volvobeliever2427
    @volvobeliever2427 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just a comment about a very stupid dealer. My Volvo is 20 years old and always dealer-maintained at significant expense. Most times, I got a loaner car when in the shop being repaired at big big bucks. The dealership was sold and new owner no longer gives loaners for old cars being repaired. I guess it was lucky for me because I no longer spend thousands there on repair work and am adjusting to the idea of not buying a new Volvo. All they had to do was give me any loaner, but it didn't have to be a Volvo. (I think that's a good marketing tool but apparently they don't) I also need to change my youtube name since I no longer believe in Volvos

    • @magic_claw
      @magic_claw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At my dealership, you can book with a loaner or without one. Appointments without a loaner are usually available sooner.

    • @kafarske123
      @kafarske123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thats rather entiteld.
      They dont have to end you a car. You are free to rent one.

  • @belongtorock
    @belongtorock 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @CaryInVictoria 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @belongtorock 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@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
    @hakanlindhen500 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @CaryInVictoria
      @CaryInVictoria 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you know if the Google Assistant works with Whatsapp?