To start your car remotely using Volvo’s remote start app, access the remote start climate function in the home tab of the Volvo Cars app and enter how many minutes you’d like to set the timer (15-minute max). To turn it off, press “stop”.

If you’ve just bought a new Volvo, you’re in luck. All new Volvos come standard with remote start functionality through the Volvo Cars app. You can turn on your car, heat or cool the cabin before you get in, and even lock and unlock the doors for easy access.

The Volvo Cars app is a part of the Volvo on Call suite that comes standard with a four-year complimentary subscription for all brand-new Volvos. To help you navigate the Volvo Cars app,

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How to start your Volvo remotely through the Volvo Cars app

Using the Volvo Cars app to remote start your car is easy.

To begin, download the Volvo Cars app, which is available for Apple and Android devices. Then, you can sign in using your Volvo ID, created the first time you use the Volvo Cars app, or through volvocars.com.

Next, go to the home tab and select Remote Start. You will be prompted to set a time for how long you want the vehicle to run and choose heating or cooling for the climate control. When you press start, you’ll verify your identity using your phone’s unlock method, and the vehicle will start.

You will see your vehicle lights flash momentarily as the vehicle turns on.

How to turn your Volvo off remotely

If you use the Volvo Car app to turn on your Volvo with remote start, the vehicle will run on the timer you set in the app, anywhere between one to fifteen minutes. You can use this timer twice in a row before the car requires a push to start.

You may also have the option to turn on the car’s climate control and leave the engine off for up to 30 minutes.

To turn your car off remotely, you can press “stop” on the timer to turn the car off again.

Other Remote Connect features

Your Volvo Cars app can do more than just turn your car on and off. Other exciting app features include:

Charging monitor: keep an eye on the charging status for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Interior climate control: start, stop, or set a timer for heating and cooling remotely

Lock and unlock doors and trunk: lock or unlock all four doors or your trunk with the app

Service planning: schedule your next service appointments in the app

Get support: find information, manuals, or support through the app

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Is Volvo’s remote start app free?

No, the Volvo Cars app and Volvo On Call are not free. Volvo on Call, which includes the Volvo Cars app, is a subscription service, complimentary for four years with each new Volvo.

Your subscription with Volvo On Call will be entirely free for the first four years, but after that, the service costs $200 every twelve months.

Volvo has indicated that all new vehicles will come with remote-start capabilities and this four-year complimentary subscription, which also includes safety and security services.

Additionally, certified pre-owned Volvo vehicles come with a one-year complimentary subscription.

Which Toyota vehicles have remote start?

All new Volvo vehicles and trim levels are made with Volvo on Call and remote start app functions. Here is a guide to which Volvos currently come with remote start capabilities:

Model	Available on (model years)	2022 trim levels with standard remote start
Volvo XC40	2016 and newer	All
Volvo XC40 Recharge	2016 and newer	All
Volvo XC60	2016 and newer	All
Volvo XC60 Recharge	2016 and newer	All
Volvo XC90	2016 and newer	All
Volvo XC90 Recharge	2016 and newer	All
Volvo S90	2016 and newer	All
Volvo S90 Recharge	2016 and newer	All
Volvo V90	2016 and newer	All
Volvo V90 Recharge	2016 and newer	All
Volvo V70	2015 and newer	All
Volvo XC70	2015 and newer	All
Volvo S80	2015 and newer	All
Volvo S60	2015 and newer	All
Volvo V60	2015 and newer	All
Volvo XC60	2015 and newer	All

Key Takeaway If your Volvo is from the model year 2015 or newer, there’s a good chance it has Volvo Cars capabilities, but check with your dealership if you’re not sure.

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