Volkswagen myVW app is Now Smartwatch Compatible

For younger readers, it may be hard to imagine a time when cars, trucks, and SUVs did their thing and computers and cell phones did theirs, with little connection between the two. The first link came with a safety purpose: Bluetooth hands-free phone connections. This eliminated the need to hold the phone to your ear while driving, which quickly became a safety concern as personal cell phone use became more common. 

Next came the vehicle app, which could communicate with your vehicle, display information, and interact on a smartphone screen. Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that the myVW app has taken things a step further by integrating with smartwatches for the first time. Owners can now access the most frequently used myVW features directly from their Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches. 

Available for most recent Volkswagen models enrolled in a compatible paid or included connected vehicle service plan, myVW offers convenience, connectivity, and control in a user-friendly manner. Drivers can choose plans like:  

• Safe & Secure: Includes Automatic Crash Notifications and Emergency Assistance, where the Volkswagen Response Center can provide help.   

• Remote Access – Lets you control various vehicle features and receive real-time information, helpful alerts, and assistance to enhance your driving experience. 

• Vehicle Insights – Keeps you updated with maintenance alerts, vehicle health status, and Drive View, which offers daily, weekly, and monthly driving scores to provide insights into your driving habits. 

With added smartwatch support, myVW makes life easier, encourages regular app use, and showcases Volkswagen’s dedication to providing modern, connected mobility that fits seamlessly into your daily life. 

The new smartwatch compatibility includes available key functions such as:  

• Lock/Unlock 

• Honk & Flash 

• Vehicle Status 

• Lock Status 

EVs now feature remote charging, charge status, and climate control start/stop functions. That last feature is especially useful if you charge at home, as it allows you to heat or cool the cabin while the vehicle remains plugged in, which helps save battery by simply maintaining the climate settings.  

If the gas-powered VW model has Remote Start/Stop, it will also be accessible from the smartwatch, along with fuel status. 

To enjoy these connected features with your compatible smartwatch, just download the myVW app, agree to the myVW Terms of Service, add your vehicle to the virtual garage if you haven’t already, accept the myVW+ Terms of Service, and choose a Remote Access and VW Vehicle Insights plan—either paid or included. It’s a simple process to get you connected and all set!   

For additional information on the myVW app and its smartwatch compatibility, don’t hesitate to inquire with any of our Bud Brown Volkswagen sales professionals.