You could soon be turning on the air-conditioning of your Volvo even before you leave the house, thanks to the newly announced integration of Google Assistant into the Volvo Android-powered infotainment system.
The planned direct integration of both systems is said to allow for the most seamless connection between Google Assistant and cars to date, letting Volvo Cars customers control functions in their car by issuing voice commands to Google Assistant-enabled home and mobile devices.
Volvo further assures that more sensitive commands - such as unlocking the car - will require a two-factor authentication process to ensure that only the right people can hear or access the right information at the right time.
The functionality will be gradually made available in the coming months to all Volvo drivers with an infotainment system powered by Android that is connected to their Volvo Cars app and a Google Assistant-enabled device, and in select areas where Google Assistant is available.
The planned direct integration of both systems is said to allow for the most seamless connection between Google Assistant and cars to date, letting Volvo Cars customers control functions in their car by issuing voice commands to Google Assistant-enabled home and mobile devices.
Volvo further assures that more sensitive commands - such as unlocking the car - will require a two-factor authentication process to ensure that only the right people can hear or access the right information at the right time.
The functionality will be gradually made available in the coming months to all Volvo drivers with an infotainment system powered by Android that is connected to their Volvo Cars app and a Google Assistant-enabled device, and in select areas where Google Assistant is available.
