We Connect

[kmpowell]

remote locking/unlocking

Where do you have that option in the App?

I had that on my previous car, and used the feature quite a bit, but in my We-Connect it's not there and I thought I had the latest version... 

[mistac]

remote locking/unlocking

Where do you have that option in the App?

I had that on my previous car, and used the feature quite a bit, but in my We-Connect it's not there and I thought I had the latest version... 

I am honoured to help you - normally it (advice) is the other way round! - the default option is under the "vehicle" tab of the app

 - you probably know that - and then I went through the vw id process (cant find that part of app now though  ) to actually enable it - it does work as I have tried it to test it

 

[Talk-torque]

..........though exactly what use remote locking is, I don’t know, especially as it takes an age to actually do anything. I’ve tried it at home and can take upwards of a minute to function, a bit like sending a text, time wise.

[mistac]

I also have a delay but have not time it!

[Mutley75]

It's a bit limited to be honest.  The time lag is because it's waiting to establish a connection with the car via the car's built-in 3G SIM and if you're in a crap signal area, it'll struggle to make the connection.  Even when it is connected, it's not overly useful.  I parked up at work (a few months ago, obviously!) and walked away from the car and couldn't remember if I had locked it or not so opened up the app.  It confirmed it was indeed locked.  So I thought I'd click the horn button only for it to report that I was too far away from the car for it to work - I was no more than 500 yards away!  That said, I still find it useful if I can't recall how much petrol I have, and can't be arsed to go outside, unlock the garage and switch on the ignition so it has its uses.

[Talk-torque]

Oh, the app, overall, is worth having, I was only questioning the lock/unlock function. I think, in other countries, you can have remote start, which would be nice in winter. The app which used an OBD port dongle used to be able to show battery state of charge, which would have been useful now, but I can’t find a way to show that either on the current app or in the car. Pity!

[Mutley75]

I bought a cheap meter but I believe you can see battery voltage by holding down the trip reset button as you switch the ignition on. There’s a YouTube for it below. Albeit analog dash so not sure if it still works on the digital one.

https://youtu.be/wRLo2-7kLvQ

[kmpowell]

remote locking/unlocking

Where do you have that option in the App?

I had that on my previous car, and used the feature quite a bit, but in my We-Connect it's not there and I thought I had the latest version... 

I am honoured to help you - normally it (advice) is the other way round! - the default option is under the "vehicle" tab of the app

 - you probably know that - and then I went through the vw id process (cant find that part of app now though  ) to actually enable it - it does work as I have tried it to test it

Thanks - I've finally found the reason why I have everything else but don't have the ability to unlock/lock via the app. The reason was buried in the small print on the VW website...

"This service is available in vehicles with the "Security & Service" service, for models ordered on or after 1 January 2019."

... which is why you get the > by the unlock that allows you to go to another screen, and I don't:



For those asking why you would use/need it. I used it (on my old car) when I was meeting my partner and the kids. She would meet me after work where I'd parked the car. She would drop me a text when she arrived and I unlocked the car so she could get in, very handy when it was raining! It saved her having to carry around my spare key. I also used it when I was meeting friends at the car and they arrived there before me.

[Vwjap]

I bought a cheap meter but I believe you can see battery voltage by holding down the trip reset button as you switch the ignition on. There’s a YouTube for it below. Albeit analog dash so not sure if it still works on the digital one.

https://youtu.be/wRLo2-7kLvQ

i think you have to have the little circuit on the v- of the battery for that, which was one thing taken off some of the mk7.5

[Mutley75]

remote locking/unlocking

Where do you have that option in the App?

I had that on my previous car, and used the feature quite a bit, but in my We-Connect it's not there and I thought I had the latest version... 

I am honoured to help you - normally it (advice) is the other way round! - the default option is under the "vehicle" tab of the app

 - you probably know that - and then I went through the vw id process (cant find that part of app now though  ) to actually enable it - it does work as I have tried it to test it

Thanks - I've finally found the reason why I have everything else but don't have the ability to unlock/lock via the app. The reason was buried in the small print on the VW website...

"This service is available in vehicles with the "Security & Service" service, for models ordered on or after 1 January 2019."

... which is why you get the > by the unlock that allows you to go to another screen, and I don't:



For those asking why you would use/need it. I used it (on my old car) when I was meeting my partner and the kids. She would meet me after work where I'd parked the car. She would drop me a text when she arrived and I unlocked the car so she could get in, very handy when it was raining! It saved her having to carry around my spare key. I also used it when I was meeting friends at the car and they arrived there before me.

You’re very trusting. I don’t even like friends sitting in my car, yet alone being let loose in my absence. I’d rather they got wet. And then they’d have to walk as I wouldn’t let them in with damp clothes and muddy feet 😂🤣