Data plug

[Mutley75]

Can anyone clarify something regarding the app?  I read you can get it to switch on the heating in the car at a set time - is this true or does it require (a) optional extras and many £££ or (b) a separate SIM for the car, which is also many £££?

Depends if you have a gas multipoint boiler and tank plumbed into the car or not...

Lol..l I think I found the answer.  You need:

1)  Car-Net App Connect (£100 option, but standard on MY19 GTI's I believe - can anyone confirm?)
2)  Discovery Nav or Nav Pro infotainment (the former is standard on the GTI)
3)  The iPhone app (or Malwaredroid equivalent)

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/tech/does-it-work-volkswagen-app-connect-car-april-2016/

[fredgroves]

Can anyone clarify something regarding the app?  I read you can get it to switch on the heating in the car at a set time - is this true or does it require (a) optional extras and many £££ or (b) a separate SIM for the car, which is also many £££?

I don't think you can. How would it work?

[Mutley75]

Ah damn it - it’s the GTE not the GTI that has this feature.

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/car-net/e-remote

[fredgroves]

Yeah because it has electricity to spare...