Volvo's new Android Auto infotainment, and why I don't like it. MY22 V90 CC
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2021
- Here's a extended look at the new Android infotainment in the MY22 V90 Cross Country. And sadly why I don't like this system. Taking a deep dive, that hopefully are interesting.
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I fully agree with you that this system is far below Volvo standards. Personally, what I hate the most about this system is that it doesn't allow music playback from a simple USB stick. Also, as an Apple iPhone user, I really miss the CarPlay functionality. If Volvo claims to be a premium brand, they cannot afford to leave that out in my opinion.
Did they add usb play?
To allow iPhone/iPad media, you can attach those as bluetooth devices, and also remember to activate media of these. Now, I’m still not able to start a play list or in my case Podcast from the iPhone. It’ll just flick and stop immediately. However, from the touch screen console you can start your play lists. Very awkward and CarPlay would handle this much better.
Apple CarPlay is now available
Thank you for the informative video. I have been looking at a new Volvo and this system is now a concern. I'm wondering, what happens to the information and maps if you are driving in a rural area where LTE service gets spotty or drops completely and the data is being pulled real time from the Google cloud services? Does your map stop updating? Does music stop playing, etc?
Hi Kristian, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Has the Heads Up Display been de-contented as well? We just test drove a 2022 XC60 T8 Recharge, and noticed the HUD was monochrome white, didn't display cross street names, etc. I thought the prior Sensus HUD was more detailed than that; am I wrong?
I just got a 21 XC60 and was upset that the 22s were released right after I got mine. But the drive mode selector makes me feel good about my 21. I use the knob multiple times every drive!
I took delivery of our V90 July 30 2021, and as of today I am considering rejecting it as " unfit for purpose", I have exactly the same issues as yourself, plus a few more. I have not found a method to switch on audio to warn of excess speed, and according to Howard at my dealers ( a very efficient master mechanic), they have had very little details given of these problems.
One of my other gripes is that there does not appear to be a way to play media from the USB inputs. I paid a lot of money for the B &W sound system, which is now a complete waste. I could go on--I have a long list of errors, and going backwards in utility and safety. As you say, the vehicle is a delight to drive, but totally let down by this awful electronic system.
That's sad to hear. Yeah now as you say it I can't remember that I saw that audio alert here.
Sadly I'm also very disappointed about the media/B&W changes.
Have you driven the 2019/20 V90? Would you recommend a lightly used one over the 22 knowing these problems now?
@@ryanharris6555 Yeah have driven several. And owned a MY20 S90 T8 R-design for almost two years. Would totally recommend a used MY20 over the MY22
@@ryanharris6555 I had a 2019 V90. The drive of the MY22 is definitely better, so smooth it is almost untrue. Gear shift is now electric, and SO nice to use. I do hope there will be updates to improve my grumbles. The voice recognition is superb, and although there are errors in NAV (centre display disagreeing with HUD) it is very good. I have decided NOT to revert to my old car, which was kindly given as an option by the dealer.
I think if you ordered one now, by the time you receive it, many problems will be resolved. Apparently there will be a four month lead time, since there are still issues with a chip for the bliss system (factory [only one in the world] burned down)
I decided to trade in my 2018 S90 Diesel to a 2021 model demo V90 T8. It is indeed a major step forward in comfort and the T8 drivetrain is fantastic, while still using the Sensus system with USB connection and true high res sound. I would not buy the 2022 model until it brings back USB or provides native support for both TIDAL and Apple Music lossless.
The 2022 XC90 is still an option. From December they’ll make it with the more powerful battery and electric motor, still with the Sensus system. Too bad it was above my budget for now. But super happy with my 2021 V90. Here in Sweden you get the full 2 year warranty on slightly used (
Just picked up our '23 XC90 this system and your video is 100% spot on. As an Android user, I was really hoping for a better experience, but am very disappointed. Hopefully OTA updates will improve things as it is very limited in the current version.
I thought they added AA
What a mess. Thanks for showing this. I think I’ll keep my 2021 XC 60!
Why would you even think of selling ?
You got a awesome car there. So just keep it.
@@volvo_kristian I agree. I was thinking of trading up to the hybrid next year, but after seeing your videos, I’ll keep this one!
David i Can Agree. I like the new Layout but sensus was better Overall
One of the advantages of Android Automotive is Over the Air updates. They’ll improve the system with time and it’ll be updated without needing to take the car for service.
I just picked up my new 2024 xc 60 two weeks ago and I agree with all your comments. The Sensus system was superior in many ways to the current Google system.
( The * Android system * does feel a bit like Beta for sure ... )
Just Traded in my 2020 xc60 T8 Inscription. Because I wanted the New Extended Range R model. When it came in, a 2022 Polestar Engineered model came in with mine off the truck, and with Extended Range. So they tempted me with a switch as it was not anybody's order. ( a Timing thing they said)
I was told that it was just a more Flashy R-model. ... Well its got Wide Tires & Gold Brakes.
And Wow , NOT the same ride as my Inscription At All. But they said swing by & they would change some olhins Dampener adjusters on the car to make my ride smoother have yet to swing by.
AS for the new * ANDROID AUTO SYSTEM * The jury is still out for me. I have a I-phone so Apple car play is not an option, yet all I can do is play over Bluetooth. Like many have mentioned before there are very Few customization features for the center display screen. (yet ) In fact id say only Half the control Options I had on my 2020 T8 Inscription. The New Android system does feel Beta for sure. The Dealer assured me that Many more Apps & Things are to come as this new Android System has almost unlimited Upgradable potential.
Note: The Google Navigation is way better with my voice. ... My Primary reason for the switch was to get the Extended Range T8.
It Almost double the the full EV Range, & Wow the new Battery & Motor does not disappoint. As for the Polestar Engineered part of the car? its got Massive Gold Brakes behind the rims? and Yes, they stop the Car. ... they are Growing on me. I've been told by multiple Volvo reps now all my concerns re: the Android infotainment System would be fixed in the " NEAR " future. We will see.
*Update:*: I got the Ohlins Dampers set to #12 , smooths out the ride, Way Better. ( #1- 22 notches ) 😜 👍 dealer showed my how
" Luv car Now more than ever" New EV Range & handling is giving me a lot of patience with the * Android System *.
Thanks for video. I have a question. Does Volvo have built in internet? You bought a car and you was able to search in real time and install apps right from Volvo, right? You didn't need to create access point from your phone or something like that, right?
Thanks for posting, you bring up a lot of good points. Some of them are covered in a lengthy Ars Technica article titled "Android Automotive OS review: Under the hood with Google’s car OS" They talk about the problems/limitations in google maps, and go into detail about the home screen being "useless as anything other than an app launcher." Another quote to highlight: "With Android Automotive, I don't think the point right now is to do a blow-by-blow feature comparison to other infotainment systems out there. Franky, Android Automotive would lose. It's actually a pretty beta-feeling operating system lacking many features. ... Instead, what you get right now is a stable platform that feels like it is built for the future, as opposed to the technological dead-ends that make up most modern car infotainment systems. This is a solid version 1.0 OS..."
Thanks a bunch. Will try to find that article. Sounds exciting. Thanks for the tip 👍
It's not 'solid' when you undermine every review with a load of moaning. It's positively sales limiting.
@@jezd8841 What do you mean?
@@volvo_kristianhi Kristian, I didn't mean 'you' personally btw! I mean for the brand what this is doing is putting a bad interface story at the centre of their reviews. A bit like iDrive fid for BMW. It's a really damaging move. Don't you think?
@@jezd8841 I like the voice commands, and while the Instrument Panel and App Store is lacking for sure, the system can actually be upgraded OTA, unlike most any other infotainment system in a car, which will be obsolete or badly outdated in 3-5 years. Many other manufacturers are moving to Android Automotive; hopefully this will apply pressure to keep improvements coming to Android Automotive. Let's bear in mind that it's in it's 1st generation -- 2022 being Volvo's 1st year using it and no other automakers that I'm aware of yet using it.
I have an xc90 T8 arriving at the end of the year and I pray some of the issues are resolved. I’m also concerned as to how I’ll select features like; Battery hold, or Battery charge.
I also hope they haven’t lost the profile differences between AWD and Off Road, as they are very different and often AWD is the better/faster option for finding traction.
Your observations about Volvo's AAOS are spot on! All of your mentioned omissions, bugs and annoyances also apply to my XC40 P8. And you haven't even mentioned the VoC App yet... 🙄
After using this system for about 8 months now, my conclusion is that it was/is not ready for production at all. And I honestly have little faith this is going to change in the short term. With each (OTA, if it works) update, only minor issues are resolved and new annoyances are added. It is clear that Volvo is an excellent car manufacturer but has absolutely no knowledge of systems integration and software development.
(My guess is that, on this subject, Tesla has set the bar a bit too high. The same goes for other 'traditional' car manufacturers to be fair)
Although I was thinking of a Volvo and have found my SEAT Tarracco infotainment and android auto connection (essentially VAG) to be absolutely First Class...I am now a little concerned this looks a little basic in comparison surprising.
I hope someone from Volvo Cars watches this video and reads the comments so they realized how much VC missed the mark on the new infotainment system. I've said it before, whoever made the decision to approve including AAOS in the BEVs and MY22 ICE and PHEV vehicles should have their bonus revoked and salary cut for poor judgment.
As many commenters said the AAOS infotainment seems like it was rushed and is incomplete. It certainly has far less functionality than the Sensus system it replaces. VC's AAOS implementation should have stayed in the prototype vehicles a few more years until the software engineers had stabilized and refined AAOS. Instead, VC decided (wrongly) to put out a stripped down infotainment system with fewer features than the system it replaces. That's not progress, it's regression. Ford has publicly stated it will migrate to AAOS in the future, but in its first BEV -- the Mustang Mach e -- it used a revamped version of its Sync 4 infotainment system and not AAOS. VC, on the other hand, decided to put AAOS in its initial BEV -- the XC 40 Recharge -- and owners complain about the lack of infotainment functionality rather than praise the good mechanical aspects of the XC40 Recharge. In addition, for the XC40 Recharge there is no OTA updating (at least not in the North America markets), no satellite radio (despite having the hardware installed), no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (which is not to be confused with the Android Automotive OS). The latest software update, which most owners had installed AT THE DEALER, actually REMOVED features from the vehicle (Pilot Assist steering enable taken off the steering wheel controls and buried in settings, reduced dash screen modes from 3 to 2-- removed auto-centric in favor of the void called calm mode and map mode). The vehicle had so few features already that taking away features makes the vehicle feel more stripped down than when delivered.
No mention of the Volvo Cars app (formerly Volvo on Call app) which is a great disappointment and annoyance. Its an abomination and near close to useless. XC40 owners on the forums complain about how it is takes multiple attempts to connect the VC app with the XC40 Recharge. Then, those that are successful in pairing the app find just 3 basic functions in the app -- lock/unlock, climate and charging. Missing are useful functions like phone-as-a-key, scheduled charging, range, consumption and trip statics found on many competing EV vehicles. An owner with 2 Volvo vehicles -- one equipped with the Sensus infotainment system and one equipped with AAOS -- will have two different experiences using the VC app. The spartan nature of the AAOS vehicle app will be clearly apparent when compared to using the app with the Sensus vehicle. Again, someone at VC needs to be held accountable for such poor decision making.
Kudos to Volvo_Kristian for exposing the half-hearted effort by VC that is its AAOS infotainment system. VC needs to be publicly ridiculed and embarrassed so that it lights a fire under the various engineering teams to quickly rectify the pathetic current state of AAOS-equipped vehicles. VC presented an exciting vision of the next generation of vehicle at this year's Tech Moment. But, will VC leave its 1st generation AAOS vehicles (XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge and Polestar 2) with inferior infotainment systems. Or, will they step up and quickly update AAOS to a world class system?
The good thing about android automotive is that is has huge potential, sensus connect was at its end of its potential. So AAOS will be great, i hope. It has the potential to be
does aaos have ota updates?
@@nickbien yes it does
@@wowthatsaron they could add more features in the future but releasing it as it was in the vid is unacceptable
@@nickbien I agree. But you see that everywhere today. How many video games are released unfinished (see cyberpunk e.g.). This is the modern world. The last step of modern developement is releasing the product, listen to customers and fix bugs etc. You will hardly find a new product in todays world which is 100% complete
Please can someone explain the new state of the pilot assist controls (being only accessible within the centre screen settings now). Does this mean that if I leave it on in the settings screen, it will be active whenever cruise control is active and inactive whenever it’s off? Or *literally* active all the time - even when I’m driving along country roads - and I’ll have to dive back into the menu to toggle it depending on which terrain I’m on?
If you have the ACC, with steer assist activated in the centre screen, that will be activated when pressing the button on the steering wheel. On/off. Won't change until you again go into the screen to take the steer assist off/on. Or change to SLA.
If Volvo dealership software update my 2019 XC40, it will look like this?
It appears to me that everyone who originally designed this wonderful series has been replaced by someone who has no clue what they're doing. They screwed up a $60,000 car.
Its new OS and still developing give Volvo some time 😁
Thank you for your points. I have just started to use this system and sometimes it is very very confusing and strange. I hope Volvo will improve it soon. Many things are just softwer stuff, so I hope they do some upgrade. I love your country view. I am jelous of it :)
Yeah it's sometimes very confusing. Hopefully updates will make it better 👍
It was perfect to begin with, so why would they screw with what worked??
@@scottn940 Good question
This is a great review! I just may have to look at the S60 or the XC40 to buy.
Thx Kristian! I was just about to order a new V60 replacing my current one. Volvo just lost another customer due to your video, showing their current work and new quality.
Hey there. Ive been searching the internet for an answer on this but cant find a thing... On the old Sensus system you got a "driver performace" app to show fuel consumption over time. Does the Google system have anything like this?
Hello. Not in the same way. There's a function in the driver display where you can open up a trip computer. Showing distance, average speed, time and consumption. But can't see the graphics as on Sensus
I was previously excited by my order for the MY22 xc60, but your review is putting me off. I’m really disappointed by the drivers display, no media info, personalisation options (I really enjoy changing to glass, minimalist etc on my s90) and that silly big black space in the centre, why don’t the dials expand to fill the space - I really, really hope this is improved before I receive my vehicle.
Is there anyone in Volvo/Google software we can feed this back to?
I've rented XC60 for 2 weeks back in 2019 and was pretty happy driving it around. Judging by reviews things are worse now, should I ignore XC60 2022 model?
I fully agree with everything you said in this video. Got my 2022 XC40 P8 a few weeks ago, changed from 2018 XC40 D3. I immediately became annoyed by not being able to control Pilot assist and speed limiter via the buttons on the steering wheel. The right/left buttons in the left button cluster is not used for anything in my new car. I also have a few things to add. The spotify app immediately pauses if I start spotify on my phone. I can't even have spotify running on the phone at the same time as I play music in the car. And no, it is not due to a license limitation in spotify, it is a bug. It is not uncommon to control spotify in the phone while playing on something else. This worked in my previous car. Now it plays ~1 sec and then pauses. Also, the internet connection is weird. Sometimes the car wants to use internet sharing on the phone instead of the build in mobile connection. No idea why. When this happens most media applications work very poorly. I've also have issues with the phone app. Charging never shows the correct values and most all things controlled by the app is very sluggish. Not impressed.
hi kristian. You took me out of my doubts, I was totally undecided whether to buy my22, which in my country also lacks the BLIS assistant, driving modes, CarPlay, android auto. I will definitely look for an Xc60 my20 or my21 with much better sensus.
Awesome video! I was quite bummed out over my XC90 2018 not being able to get the Android update for the system, but after watching this im happy im on Sensus..
One thing that really annoys me with the sensus is that the cluster infront of you only have 4 themes, and the information and space is used very poorly, there is so much room and possibilities, as an example, why does it not have a "Virutal Cockpit" mode as in Audi cars? with the maps taking up almost all of t he cluster and smal dials for speed and revs, or why not integrate a virutal car view as in Tesla cars that shows if the car detects a vehicle infront of you, or with blis / side warning, today its only a small view for cruise control if a car is infront.
Another thing, the 360 camera is great, love it, apart from the car shown has the wrong color, but the parking sensor view is so poorly impelemnted in the 360 view, i hate it, i dont think it needs a change, but for the love of god, why can they not add the car and just sensor view in the CLUSTER display infront of you when the 360 camera is on?
I just feel they fall short on this, and now when i see the Android system i dont know if i should laugh or cry, becouse the state the system is in as shown in this video, is a joke. even more so on a "premium" car.
Volvo needs to fix this, release updates and please their users, thats what will keep them buying Volvo's, ignoring them and just making poor design like this will make people look at other brands.
Added some pictures on my twitter @RikiTheRu
Just sad.
Glad i went for a 2019 v90, this seems like more than a few steps in the wrong direction!
Can one use a voice command (for the google assistant) to change the drive mode directly? (To avoid having to go trough all menu's)
Sadly not.
Likely to be a software issue. Wonder if a total reboot & re downloading mapping, info , apps etc may solve the issue
They are sure to bring out some updates but it will help greatly if you report you feelings to Volvo customer relations themselves . The XC90 had similar problems when it was launched and they were solved with a few software updates. It seems they are trying to simplify things over the old system. try updating your maps too to get the very latest .
Will do that. This will be better with time, but for now it's not good enough
I own a Volvo V90 2022 Reacharge. This is my 3rd V90. I have the same appinions about the system....and the VoC-app does not work either...
Thats sad to hear. Volvo needs to fix this instantly
Thanks for the review. I’m getting my V60 MY22 in March, thankfully it will have Sensus! What a mess!
Love voice control ,do not miss 5 driving modes or paddle shifters.never used in previous models.
I think everyone here's waiting for You to make a thorough observe over new main head of new 2022 Volvo multedia, step by step. Very interesting!
Thanks for this good review, I wonder if waze navigation can be installed ?
Waze is not at volvo google play store. (Hope they will add it later)
So weird... You would think, after more than two years with the Polestar 2 out there in the market, some usability improvements would have made it into the system. Does the drive mode at least remember your latest selection? Or does it always go back to default, when you turn off the car and turn it on again? That's the number one annoyance for me with Sensus, where I have to select Eco manually every time I start my 2019 V60. At least, with the dial in the centre console, it's easy to do...
You ACTIVATE Pilot assist in the center menu and then you are free to use it with the four-way buttons on the steering wheel.
That was before. Not here in the Android Volvo's.
Thank you for bringing out all the problems. Hope Volvo will update the software also on existing machines.
The Volvo dealers certainly don't tell you about these problems when buying the car.
I would be frustrated by these short comings. I also agree that the 4 tiles on the main screen are not the best way to introduce other functions. They take up too much screen and should be smaller and customisable. It looks like it was thought out by a first year IT student.
Also the limited functions able to be viewed on the dash negates the reason for having a dash in the first place.
Lets see what happens with the new electric car infotainment layouts.
Hopefully with time it will all be better
Sir, I agree with you. The "old" V90 cc my 2018 was better than the new one. Not only for google services.......have a safe drive, TD
Wow!!!! This is saving me! I’m going to go with a used model with the old system. And the problem is, google doesn’t have a strong history of updating their software and many times just abandons things
At 18:10 when trying to swap destinations, press and hold the number and move it up or down rather than pressing the name of the destination. That's how I swap destinations in Google maps.
Have tried that as well, without any luck.
I totally agree. This is a huge step backward.
One does expect someting better on new models compared with older ones. Especially when the competitors do that.
This gives a very cheap experience in a pricey car.
hi Kristian, thanks for uploading and sharing this. I've got three questions:
1. Does the infortainment system crash as like what I saw in another persons experience in their XC90?
2. Does the head up display show the next turn direction as what they had in the sensus?
3. Lastly, have Volvo come back yet and or if a update is coming soon?
thanks again
No problem. Dont know what XC90 you are talking about. However didn't experience that. Actually didn't check HUD. Never use it, so forgot. Not sure yet
Would an 'upgrade' of Android Infotainment to Sensus Infotainment on my new Volvo XC60 MY22 be possible ? Then I can use my Android Auto link again...and get my WhatsApp, Messenger and Teams messages read out loud and join voice calls in these apps....just like I could in my Skoda Superb MY16.
How does one get this system on a new Volvo? I've just received my new s60 and I have the normal system installed
Volvo's S60 got this system from MY23 production. So cars before that has the awesome Sensus system instead 😉
Very good and honest review. Thank you for this information it is helping me make my decisions.
I agree fully with you, have a 2022 XC60 With this system paired my phone will not ring out it appears there is a step with google assistant to allow you go make calls. Also lost connection with Volvo on call app requires resetting profile. Then three days after picking car up the google part of the system crashed. No touch screen no maps or navigation. Now only have radio and basic driving functions. Been iformed that car has go back in garage for 36hour to strip out system and reinstall then system needs time to talk to itself to complete initialization. BRING BACK SENSUS
Update.now whilst waiting for appointment at garage got message on screen SOS..e service required.....it sppears becausethere is no functioning sat nav no gps the Volvo SOS system will not work
Update to my comment .... after 2months of crashes it appears that Volvo have admitted on a few models the 'HIU' needs replacing these aee on back order and will be 1month+ also regarding the Volvo app I have been informed by Volvo Customer care that there is an issue where the google android system is not compatible with android phones they aee working on a software update but no idea when
I ordered Volvo xc60 model 2022 since april 2021 and they said that they will deliver xc60 to me in october 2021 but it will be delay till february 2022 because of corona virus . In southeast asia , the information abour model 2022 is not available yet . Maybe i will take back my money and cancle my order after I watch your video 😞😞😞. I expected the new update android infortaiment but it is not good as I thought before 🤐. I also saw other videos that confirm the issues of the new model 2022. I love the xc60 when I had test drive with it but i can not take risk with an unfinished car 😞.
Sad to hear that it's delayed. The car is awesome, but I don't the software are ready to be lauched in 60' and 90' series yet. These are very expensive and I think this Android systems damages the overall experience. With time, and updates, it will be better.
Same here. Definitely I’m not paying premium price to become. Beta user.
I love B&W and with these changes .. no way!
Ye get your money back or get 2020 CPO model with normal system
As an owner of a 2019 V90, this system looks like a joke compared to the Sensus. I'm shocked that Volvo is leaving behind Sensus for this!
Agreed. I'm also shocked
@@volvo_kristian I think the thing is, it worked well in the polestar 2 so Volvo probably wanted to follow polestar... hopefully they’re going to update it soon bcoz the rest of the car is great... if not then hopefully Volvo had a suggestions email
I have Senus on a 2020 V60 and Android Automotive on a 2022 XC40 Recharge.
I feel indifferent about the change. Some of the Android bits are nice, but it is a bit buggy.
Surprised at the lack of configuration on the drivers display, you couldn’t do much on Sensus but you can change literally nothing on the Android version.
Thanks for your video, I'm with you 100%. I just got the 2022 xc60 inscriptions and to be honest if there's a way to return the car will do it.
NO IOS APPLE CAR PLAY, NO PORTABLE USB FOR YOUR MUSIC, SOMETIMES SAYS NO INTERNET CONECTION, DIRECTIONS FOR MAPS VERY BAD I GOT LOST COUPLE OF TIMES, YOU DON'T GET TEXT MESSAGES ON THE SCREEN LIKE THE 2020 , IF YOU CALLING SOMEONE DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE PERSON AND GIVE YOU SOMEBODY ELSE. TO MUCH MONEY FOR THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE TECHNOLOGY AND NOTHING IS GOOD . IAM VERY DISAPPOINT IT.
As your post is only 9 days old. I’m shocked they still haven’t updated the system. It’s funny that they market the car as an upgrade in terms of connectivity and yet it’s a step back.
I saw new infotainment and definitely likes it. Do you know Guys when it will be released for V60? Waiting for mine on April 2022
It's coming very soon to the V60 as well 👍👍
The lack of media displayed in the screen seems an own goal by Volvo. At launch there was a third option Car Centric which displayed media settings but this was hastily withdrawn by Volvo. With over the air updates the norm I would expect this OS to be built up over time.
Yeah, hopefully better with time. And updates
@@volvo_kristian I have just been told by my Volvo dealer that the system will self update six times per year to keep the android automotive o/s operating at optimum level.
Greetings from Greece volvo Christian!.I am in the market to buy a new car and I really looking to buy an volvo s60 T8 hybrid plus dark . I would like to know if and how many modes it has and also how can I view the remaining battery left on the car and its range. Also does volvo made any improvements to the infotainment like any new gauge cluster or an fix at the phone disconnect issue? I appreciate the help it would be conclusive to my pick for car thank you
It has a couple of Drive Modes, like Constant AWD, Pure, hybrid, power and individual. You will get the new Android infotainment. Personally not a fan, but hopefully you'll like it.
@@volvo_kristian thank you ! I decided to go for suv after all I will not get the s60 I will get the xc60 ultimate plus dark I can't wait to get my hands on it! I saw the voice commands and the Google maps from close they are very useful the only sad thing I found was the lack of customisation at the gauge cluster and the drive modes all the other functions seemed lovely and volvo continues to do updates to the info for bug fixes that you for the help !
We have XC40 Recharge with this Google system. We are incredibly disappointed it left the factory with as many bugs and missing pieces. The Sensus system in our other Volvo is far superior at this time.
I agree with you. I have had XC 40 Recharger for 2 months now. A car that is absolutely awesome to drive. Love it! However, the system feel more like beta release and I’d expect those flaws to be corrected through Volvo’s SW updates.
Thanks the your review. Looks Like they released beta version :(
Frustrating.. how Volvo even allowed it.
Agreed.
Definitely rushing to get a '21 bc I do not like those new infotainment features. Too bad bc I use google maps A LOT
I wish I could see this before I have bought my xc60 (2023). The another feature that I missed was WIFI hotspot. it was included in sales agreement but it is not there. and it's valid with update version 2.5. I have it for a week now, but already can confirm all the same annoyances. So year later in December 2022, with latest update 2.5 these are still valid :(
Hopefully we'll have major updates soon
I like the Sensus system in my S90, but that’s mostly because of the B&W sound. To an iOS/Mac user like me, Sensus is tolerable and reasonably designed, but far from what it could be. This Android move is totally in the wrong direction, IMO. This is *exactly* why I would never trade iOS for Android. And a major reason for me to look elsewhere in the future, even if the rest of my S90 is great.
[EDIT OCT 25 2021: I just traded in my S90 for a slightly used 2021 V90 T8. The upgraded B&W system is awesome, ride comfort greatly improved and the T8 power train super smooth. And it still has the Sensus system. I’m happy. For me a new V90 was seriously less attractive because of the Google software and the lack of uncompressed sound, despite the upgraded electric motor and battery. If it had been within my budget I would have bought a new 2022 XC90, which still is made with the Sensus system.]
As an Android, Mac and ex-iOS user I think your judgement is a bit unfair. What I'm seeing here is equivalent to my first experience with Android in ~2010 and overall the platform today is very mature and stable, and it's not Android's fault that apps for Auto are written poorly in terms of quality and UX. It also tells me that in 10 years it would be amazing, but not sure I want to pay my money to be a beta tester.
@@antonv5488 if the new Google system in these Volvos is an indication, then it shows bad design choices.
Those who developed the Sensus system years ago at least tried to think of where settings should be and while the “3 page swipe left/right” UI takes some getting used to, I find it works very well in a car. I moved my favorite functions (such as Camera) and the CarPlay app into physical positions where I can hit them easily, and moved all the unused ones to the bottom so they are off-screen. The new system of having everything in a text-based vertically-scrolling Settings menu makes much less sense.
There is a reason why settings like “UI theme”, “speed limit warning distance” or “sound and equalizer” were in separate preferences: you only set these once and don’t want to be bothered with them again while driving. To me it made perfect sense that the B&W sound experience settings were NOT combined with the one-time sound controls. And that the Drive Mode setting was a button instead of an option in a menu.
In my opinion, as it stands the ONLY improvement over Sensus is the inclusion of Google Maps. I would have much rather Volvo had stuck with Sensus and replaced the Maps app only.
Thank you!
Ordered the s60 t8 lr -22 and it comes with Sensus. Reading so much negative comments and reviews about AA that im cuite happy abaut that. Cant wait to get it delivered. Any plans of reviewing the s60?
Congrats 🎉 It's a awesome car. Have driven the S60 a couple of times. Only made 1 RUclips video with a S60, but a Polestar Engineered 👍
@@volvo_kristian i saw that video! Great job. Have you driven the new long range model with 455hp?
@MrSebikos Just the XC90.. Sadly not the S60 yet, but I'm guessing it's going to be really fun. Love the S60 with the "old" T8.
I rented a Volvo XC60 from Hertz a few days ago, and I totally agree with everything you are saying. It was a horrible experience. I added to the failure of a display, driving with this car is like driving with a nervous grandmother. It slams on the brakes inadvertently (thinking I do not have control of the car) and it fights me when I try to change lanes without signaling.
To hell with this car. Volvo needs to fire the engineers who came up with this crap.
I think that this is not real the problem of Volvo..! I connected my CX40 only one time with the Android software for Google. And I don't understand what advantage this should be? The Volvo own Sensus-system connectet to the Mobile Hot Spot from my handy makes a grate job in any way. And the view in the dashboard is also perfect. So why I should have the Android Infotainment..?
The UI looks like it's been designed by people who know nothing about cars. Look at audi they've done it a lot better with large buttons and haptic feedback. Also the gauge cluster is multifunctional and customizable. Volvo really dropped the ball on this one. Feels a little bit like Tesla syndrome.
Totally agree. Audis system are better.This isn't good enough in such a expensive car.
Exactly, graphics and UI looks like first version of android phone thousand years ago. That ugly blue frames, windows and icons totally not corespond with car interior stylish look. Someone should be fired in volvo for accepting this garbage.
Thanks for video. Will go for Audi A6
Or grab a 2nd hand Volvo. Like a MY20 or MY21 👍 Even better
Volvo c40 2022 Agree 100%!! The balance and fade control has been removed from the stereo which turns what should be a nice sound system into a peace of wasted plastic and metal !!!
Thanks for the very good video - i was up to change from Xc90 2019 to the 2023 T8 . Then I tried this new System just a few minutes by the dealer and i recognized immediately that it is really a nightmare . The handling - as it is so slow and above all they canceled surely 75% of usefull functions . I will not buy a car for 100.000 Euro and have to handle a system which is worlds behind the sensus . Every Skoda octavia for 35.000 is much more better !!!! . Now i will NOT ORDER the new 2023 XC90 T8 . They lost once customer just because off this stupid thing . I would just hope that Volvo read all the comments and change immediately !!!!
Greetings, from Latvia @Volvo_Kristian. Thank you for excellent video. I drive Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge R-Design MY2022 with Android Automotive for a month now. I share your disappointment about Drive-mode button, it is such a dumb decision. Google Maps seems OK for me, and I am very pleased with Spotify App. There are few awkward problems with new system in my car, for example I don't have "Wireless Charger" button in menu, but I have it physically installed (I am going to ask local dealer about it tomorrow). Also, I could not add Volvo ID account in the central display. Minor issue is lack of Russian keyboard option in the Google keyboard settings, just Ukrainian one.
I have the same problem. You have to do a TOTAL UPGRADE of the sensus and the wireless charger button will appear! (I hope so....)
@@tommasodorio2812 Dealership fixed this with update.
@@vitalijslobarevs1759 I'll do it asap
Hopefully a firmware upgrade will fix those issues
Yeah I hope so.
Nice review and I agree fully with the infotainment being ugly and not well thought out.
I would seriously recommend you to BMW instead because of the money Volvo wants but can't deliver on. I myself switched to BMW for some time ago after only driven Volvos before and you get so much more from the germans.
Been new car shopping for quite a while now, and settled on Volvo because in the segment I'm looking at (Crossover or Compact-SUV), the XC60 was the only Luxury Hybrid with seats and interior geared for comfort. BMW and Audi both seem to think anyone who buys a Crossover sized SUV must want to race it, and thus put these tiny, uncomfortable seats in all the top trim versions (BMW doesn't even offer the X-3 as a hybrid in the US anymore). However, *if* I was buying a midsize SUV I would agree with you completely and purchase a BMW X-5. For those looking at the Crossover segment, Volvo and even Buick (less $ and non-hybrid) are excellent options if you want comfort. Never sat in a Porsche because they don't do a single model with Android Auto, which is pretty sad for a luxury brand like Porsche to lag so far behind the rest of the industry in this regard.
USB stick audio files aren't recognised and won't play on the MY22 XC60.
yeah sadly not.
@@volvo_kristian USB Stick files are recognised now.
While it may be an annoyance, still a Volvo.
That said I’ve never been a fan of android powered devices…..everything’s seems too complicated and crashes too much.
It’s sad to see a premium manufacturer spend millions on a free operating system, and then charge for it too. I expect it from Apple, their products are good too.
I imagine Volvo will eventually drop Android as it’s been a Headache since conception….
I am a bit confused, when I went to my dealer to check out the updated v90cc, it had the normal volvos infotaiment system like previous cars, and I cant find any car that has that infotaiment, is that when using apple carplay/android auto or what because if you go and buy a new v90cc, Im pretty sure it will have the normal infotaiment. If Im wrong please tell me
Drove a rental Xc60 for a while. Really amazed by this new system. No android auto? Really? Stuck with just Google maps. The other day, the Gps of the car did not do anything. Maps totally worthless. I wasn't able to use the GPS of my phone with Android auto, so I had to use the phone itself for navigation!
Other things, no speedcam warnings anymore. And indeed the speed limit warnings on the dashboard were incorrect. Often a warning for 70 where 110 was allowed or 30 where 50 was allowed. Not able to turn it off.
Was able to turn the HUD off happily though. Not a fan of it.
Settings all different. Was not able to find the wifi Hotspot function.
Glad to have my V60 2022 back.
Volvo does not seem to have anything valuable for updates so they try to attract our attention by some second importance infontainment toys. Cars are to be used for driving and whatever sytems are involved are not to amaze you but be simple and ergonomic. Infontinment toys are cheap for implementation so again, they want us to be focused on them. but there are the other area for development. What progress do we see for rear seats comfort (just one example)? None since several years.
Can I adjust backseat? Heated seats are standard? Anything more?
My feeling is that Volvo is trying to increase their ebitda from MY22 and on just a little too much. My theory is that the Sensus system is just better but also more expensive to produce. The only thing I like about the new android system is the google map it self.
I compeletely, %100 agree with u. I've '21 s60 and I had a problem with my car and service gave me '23 for 2 days. And after one day, I can tell I miss my car because 23 is too awful with new entertainment system It's giving pain that if you know how good was old one. And I think they didn't only changed screens, they also changed amplifier. Because my harman's are much much much better from 23' and u shouldn't be musician for understand difference. Also maybe u didn't catch but gear knob using has changed with 23'. U have to push more and more for gear changing and it's really unusuall. I catched all thoose bad changes with only after 2 hours using with only one day and it tells how bad it is. I only saw one good thing about new ones(maybe it's for only s60) I can say that, interior quality is better with '23. My and my friends 21' s60 has trim sound from sunroof, B column and sits and theese sounds are same with 2 cars but new one hasn't any trim sound from anywhere with almost same km. Also I can say that isolation is much better it's more like libary.
one person understands better what is better and more convenient than a team of Volvo engineers
Hi, I had the same concern. I am so disappointed about MY22 and the current Infotainment system. NOn to say the random behavior like Maps not working if you do not have a good internet connection or the radio not playing despite all my attempts. And these are just a few glitches... Sorry Volvo, really not an acceptable release.
lack of customatisation don't sound like Android at all. But i guess it is early in Android autos life and more can still come
Yeah more will probably come eventually.
That's a huge downgrade in comfort, ergonomy and "seriousness"/luxury compared to Sensus.
Yeah absolutely. Tomorrow I'm posting the follow up video to this. Where we look at the Sensus system.
Great video but I have an XC60 on order and am seeing more reasons to be concerned... And I love new tech 😬 regarding not being able to enter a destination without voice, this is possibly discriminatory (imagine someone with a speech impediment where speech is not possible - can they just not use sat nav now?) Or when you have a baby asleep - crazy decision and I am going to tweet @volvo and @google now to see their suggestion. Regarding the speed sign display - is it using camera recognition still as well as maps input do you think? No drive modes is a worry given I paid extra for the XC60 r design pro version with full air suspension to use comfort mode / softer set up due to a medical need. I really hope Volvo are planning to roll out some heavy updates OTA to enhance this system (and there are updates due this year for things like wireless carplay and wireless Android auto so let's all keep our fingers crossed) as with the chip shortage a new car order at this stage is just not an option! Are there any positives you can pull out about the my22 builds (if you look past the infotainment issues?).
@@badger69badgerRegards to the sat nav I really don't know. Have tried almost everything, or for me everything. Can't find regular typing in letter by letter. Personally I prefer letters. Say when I'm listening to music, or driving with windows, then it's challenging to have to talk with the system.
The speed sign assist. Unsecure what system they are using here. Usually it was camera recognition. But you should seen it on the highway. Constantly back and forward. Doesn't sound like a problem but it's blinking to alert you that your over the speed limit. And that blinking are "visible" for the eye, if you understand me. Even if I look on the road.
Regards to Drive Modes. You still got the Drive Modes in a Plug-In Hybrid, but in Cross Country all are removed. However, both requires changing in the screen menu. And not as before with the separate Drive Mode selector in the centre console
@@volvo_kristian I also agree on typing in destinations - more when not moving. Does the send destination to car from the mobile app still work okay? If it does i'll be trying to use that more until in the car sees some updates. I tweeted at android, VolvoCarsUK and also tagged XDA Developers in (as a huge active android development community. XDA have already retweeted so this might blow up quickly. I linked to your vid so hope that's okay).
The speed sign assist i actually see as a huge safety issue IF you have the speed limiter cruise control active. my 2018 V90 is quite aggressive in applying the brakes in this mode if there is a sudden speed drop on signs and you would really not want to be jumping down to 80kph from 110 all the time on a highway! Not sure if you want to even try this mode if the speed limiter is going to try and apply the brakes suddenly for no actual reason. Maybe its a good thing they moved this option (joke - i hate the fact you cant switch between pilot assist, cruise and limiter from the wheel button - what does that button do now? just enable or disable whatever mode you have pre set in the settings? How do you activate pilot assist as i have this on my ordered car and use all 3 modes a lot on my current one).
My XC60 is a B4 mild hybrid Diesel (not plug in) so i suspect i will have the same limitation. I believe its the top petrol engines that still have drive modes but B4/B5 engines do not (according to another v90 owner who has just returned his car to Volvo due to all the issues and spec changes that were not clear at point of order). I am going to be hugely disappointed if my XC60 'pro' version doesn't have modes in B4 trim as why bother including active air suspension in the pro pack if you cant adjust the ride comfort setting?! Volvo have really messed up with the my22 changes i think and the chip shortage is not helping matters with options being unavailable if what cars do get delivered mostly end up going back to dealers with faults.
@@badger69badger Hello. Great news. I found a function to let me type in letter by letter in the navigation. This function wasn't working last I tried so didn't think that button had a function. Made a little video in my Instagram stories just now. Will make a updated navigation video tomorrow and post here on RUclips.
By the way. This isn't my V90 CC. It's a presscar that I'm lending from Volvo Norway. So I don't have the app connection to this one.
Regards to the buttons. They do nothing now. That's the weird and funny part. The centre activation button will start/stop your previous picked function (in the display). So if you want to change from regular ACC, to speed limiter, or to activate/de activate the steering assist you have to go into the screen.
Haven't seen the Drive Modes in XC60 non hybrids. But have seen a MY22 V90 hybrid. And that still had all the Drive Modes, but operated in the screen. This here are a Cross Country and here all the Drive Modes are removed.
Progress Backwards
Yeah sadly
Nothing is perfect. Just need to get used to it
@@carlosfarias4674 No there's no room for compromises when you pay 60 000 euros. Especially when it's been better with the previous system.
You can buy a different car.
@@norbertmayer7005 buy a different car
Interesting look back in time. How does the Google or rather Android OS fit you today? Or .. wait .. you sold your Volvo, didn't you? I'm a new Volvo owner. I'm on the latest Android Automotive OS as of today. I know Volvo will release another version tomorrow, 17 July. No changes to the GUI as far as I know though.
Being an Apple iPhone user, and coming from a car without any of these "intelligent features", I'm pretty okay with what Volvo has in their cars today (as of summer 2024). I wish the display acted more like an iPhone though as I like the consistency and quality of Apple thinking better than Google.
The specific touch features of the touch display are laughable compared to the Apple iPad 😄
Entièrement d’accord, la disparition des commandes au volant pour sélectionner le mode de conduite, ou pour enclencher le pilot assist nécessite de quitter les yeux de la route et de rentrer dans le menu et sous menu sans accès direct. C’est contraire à la philosophie sécuritaire de Volvo!!
De plus ne pas avoir la possibilité de télécharger WAZE est également un point négatif.
Please comment on English. Can't understand what you wrote.
I think you're being a little OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), I just bought the 2021 CX40 all electric and I love the minimalism of the display, as well as the built in google maps that you can link to your google account. Also, give it time already, they will be updating the software over time and new features and customizability will surely come along.
Good luck! Android automotive at this time isn’t ready for prime time and why you don’t see this shit being run on other cars natively! It’s because of how bad it is currently. It does some things better like natural voice control but the actual controls are far worse!
Options for the display are so disappointing. I wanted to buy this car, but now I have serious doubts! It's not a drivers display. Fire the engineers that came up with it!!
Is there a saboteur in the Volvo design camp? For a company who pride themselves on safety, they are now doing their utmost to take your eyes off the road. I’m convinced German car manufacturers have placed employees into Volvo design to mess things up 😂. I drive the xc60 Inscription and some things are a tad frustrating - I love the car but some things are just not Volvo 😢.
Yeah 🤣🤣 Maybe
Fully agree with you. It's complete disaster. I just got my new XC60 and it's a huge disappointment. All the happiness from a new car damaged by that stupid useless infotainment! What a shame.
What did they do? This is terrible. Glad I have my 2019. There not gonna change this on the sensus cars too are they through a software update or something?
No. This system are just for brand new Volvo's. At least XC40 electric, S90, V90, V90CC and XC60. From MY22 except XC40 electric
I was looking at an XC60, but after seeing this and other demos of the controls, well, no way in hell. This is a disaster. And no Apple Carplay? What were they thinking?
Hi Kristian.
I have not liked the Sensus system comparing it to some other car manufacturers. And I thought the Android system would be exactly what Volvo needed. But looking at your video it seems like it's even worse. Not good for a car brand that wants to promote it self as premium.
Im a google fan but this looks like system is unfinished... I really like my sensus but two things would make it eaven better is full screen android auto and more settings and info about car in screens.
Looks like Volvo rushed to releas this system in 22
So im not disapointed that I picket V60 my21 :D
Yeah. Unfinished are the word. I love the V60
I think they do the screens poorly designed due to safety problems. They don’t want the driver to take their eyes off the road too much so they make the screens boring 😂
Hehe... That's also a explanation. Nice
100% correct. It is a system full of bugs! BMW''s system is far better
Audiophiles don't use eq actually
Maybe not but in a car cabin environment it is incredibly useful.
I just took delivery of an recharge xc40 after having a petrol version before that. Android infotainment system is terrible and if I knew this, I would not have leased the car. The list of issues is way too long - speed limit signs are inaccurate all the time, there are no speed camera warnings which makes no sense because google maps on phones has this. “hey google” recognises my voice well but it’s buggy as hell. If I say “hey google, turn on one pedal drive” it does what I ask and then barks out that “something went wrong, try again”. On the second time I drove the car “hey google” stopped responding altogether and only returned after I rebooted. I’ve still not found how to change the radio station with my voice. It either tries to stream a radio station on an app but since I don’t have a radio streaming app installed it just generates an error message or it plays a radio station that sounds nothing like what I said. Being android based I expected to be able to access the world of apps available on phones but no, there are very very few applications. As for the claim that it’ll be updated - as of early May 2022 the system hasn’t received an update since December 2021 which means they’re not working on it. Usually software is updated regularly. To wait so long is to risk releasing a big update that could go wrong. As for car play, I just don’t believe that claim that “it’ll come later”…they’ve said that for two years! I love the XC40 but this is so poor that anyone thinking about buying this car should avoid until this is fixed…..which I don’t believe it will be.
The Android OS started on the XC40 Recharge and it is a mess. Not ready for general release, missing features, not stable, and so on. There are a few good items, but the issues, bugs, quirks and missing features are a joke and not sure why Volvo rolled this out so prematurely. I have a XC40 Recharge and wife has a XC40 T5 and Sensus is so much better overall.
Soy propietario de un V90 CC desde principios del mes de Octubre.
El sistema de infoentretenimiento es una porqueria.
Está ampliamente superado por Android Auto y Car Play.
Parece increíble que un sistema novedoso como es Android Automotive sea infinitamente peor que sus predecesores.
Y lo que me parece más increíble aún es que una marca como Volvo, lo instaure siendo conocedor de sus deficiencias.
Muy descontento con las prestaciones del sistema.