Aplicación myVW

Remote Functions

With the Remote Access1 and VW Vehicle Insights2 plans, you can access remote features from the Home tab of the myVW app3. Here, you'll be able to:

  • View your vehicle's door and window status, estimated fuel level, and odometer4.
  • Remote start your vehicle5, lock or unlock your doors6, and if you need some help finding your parked vehicle, you can honk the horn and/or flash your lights7, and find your vehicle's last parked location8.
  • Set vehicle alerts to keep track of features like your vehicle's speed and location9.
  • Check your driving data and potentially save more by signing up for available insurance discounts with DriveView10.

Remote Start Using the myVW App

Start your vehicle remotely5, if remote start is equipped, using the myVW app3. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app.
  2. From the home screen, select Remote Start.
  3. Tap Start.
  4. When prompted, confirm the vehicle location by entering your four-digit PIN.
    • If enabled, iOS devices may use Face ID for authentication instead of entering the PIN.
  5. A "success" message and countdown timer should appear on the home screen to indicate the vehicle has been started.
    • If the remote start request is unsuccessful, a notification will appear and ask that you try again.

Bloquear/desbloquear con myvw app

Lock or unlock your vehicle doors6 from your myVW app3. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app.
  2. From the home screen, select Doors.
  3. Tap either Lock or Unlock.
  4. A "success" message appears on the home screen to indicate the doors have either locked or unlocked.
    • If the lock or unlock request is unsuccessful, a notification will appear and ask that you try again.

Toca la bocina y enciende las balizas con myVW app.

Use the Honk & flash7 feature to help you find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot, or in situations where you need to get attention. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app3.
  2. From the home screen, select Honk & flash.
  3. Tap either:
    • Flash lights to only flash the vehicle headlights.
    • Honk & flash to flash the headlights and honk the horn.
  4. A "success" message appears on the home screen to indicate that the "Flash lights" or the "Honk & flash" request was successful.
    • If the "Flash lights" or "Honk & flash" request is unsuccessful, a notification will appear and ask that you try again.

Configuración de alertas de vehículos

Vehicle alerts9 in the myVW app3 allow you to easily set boundaries to help you keep track of things like your vehicle's speed and location.

Establece una alerta de límites

Boundary Alerts9 lets you know when your vehicle enters or exits a designated area. Up to four boundary alerts can be set. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app3.
  2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
  3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
  4. Choose Boundary.
  5. Select Create Boundary Alert and set your location either by clicking on the map or searching for a place in the search bar.
  6. Set the radius either by using the + button or by moving the slider to the right to increase the radius from 0-25 miles.
  7. Después de que la ubicación se haya establecido, en la pantalla "Crear alerta de límite", podrás hacer l siguiente:
  • Personalizar el nombre del perímetro en el campo "Nombre de la alerta".
  • Ajusta la fecha, la hora y el evento, si así lo deseas.
  • Modifica la configuración de notificaciones para enviar alertas cuando el vehículo entre y/o salga del radio indicado.
  • Establece la frecuencia de la alerta.
  • Gestiona a quién notificará esta alerta de límites.
    • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Establece una alerta de toque de queda

Curfew Alerts9 can help you keep track of when your vehicle is in use during a specific timeframe that you set. Up to two curfew alerts can be set at a time. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app3.
  2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
  3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
  4. Choose Curfew.
  5. Select Create Curfew Alert and in the next menu, customize the following settings:
  • Personaliza el nombre de la alerta de toque de queda en el campo "Nombre de la alerta".
  • Ajusta la hora, el día y el evento, si lo deseas.
  • Configurar frecuencia de la alerta.
  • Gestiona a quién notificará la alerta de toque de queda.
    • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Establece una alerta de velocidad

Get a heads-up when your vehicle is driven faster than you'd like by setting a Speed Alert9. Up to two speed alerts can be set at a time. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app3.
  2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
  3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
  4. Choose Speed.
  5. Select Create Speed Alert and in the next menu, customize the following settings:
  • Personaliza el nombre de la alerta de velocidad en el campo "Nombre de la alerta".
  • Establece la velocidad máxima con los botones + y - o al mover el control deslizante a la velocidad deseada (hasta 80 mph).
    • Consejo: al utilizar los botones + y -, el valor en mph se ajusta en incrementos de 5, mientras que el control deslizante de velocidad se puede utilizar para ajustar el valor en mph en incrementos de 1.
  • Ajusta la hora, el día y el evento, si lo deseas.
  • Configurar frecuencia de la alerta.
  • Gestionar a quién notificará la alerta de velocidad.
    • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

Establece una alerta de estacionamiento

When you set the Valet Alert9, myVW creates a 0.25-mile radius from where your vehicle is located. You’ll be notified if your vehicle leaves that radius, so you can valet or park your car with peace of mind. Here's how:

  1. Log in to the myVW app3.
  2. From the home screen, select the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right corner next to your vehicle's image.
  3. Choose Set up vehicle alerts from the dropdown menu.
  4. Choose Valet.
  5. Select Create Valet Alert and in the next menu, you can:
  • Establece la frecuencia de la alerta.
  • Gestiona a quién se notificará la alerta de valet.
    • Tip: New contacts can be added by selecting Manage alert contacts in the "Email alert" and "Text (SMS) alert" submenus.

1 3-year Remote Access connected vehicle services available on most MY26 and newer vehicles and included plan begins on the original (new, unused) vehicle in-service (purchase) date. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your Remote Access plan.

2 7-year VW Vehicle Insights connected vehicle services available on MY25 and newer Volkswagen vehicles. Valid in the U.S. only. The 7 years of coverage begins on the original (new, unused) vehicle in-service (purchase) date. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your VW Vehicle Insights plan. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Some electric vehicles do not include Vehicle Health Reports and Health Status services.

3 Connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+ are available on most MY20 and newer vehicles and require an included or paid subscription, some of which may have their own terms and conditions. All connected vehicle services require the myVW app and myVW account, cellular connectivity, network compatible hardware, availability of vehicle GPS signal, and acceptance of Terms of Service. Not all services and features are available on all vehicles and some features may require the most recent software update. Services depend on connection to and continued availability of 4G LTE cellular service, which is outside of Volkswagen’s control. Services are not guaranteed or warranted in the event of 4G LTE network shutdowns, obsolescence, or other unavailability of connectivity due to existing vehicle hardware or other factors. All services are subject to change, discontinuation, or cancellation without notice. Certain connected vehicle services may require additional payment for emergency or other third-party services rendered such as towing or ambulance transport services. Message and data rates may apply for app and web features. Connected vehicle services are not available on most MY20 Passat vehicles or rental fleet vehicles. See Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and other important information at vw.com/connected. Always pay careful attention to the road and do not drive while distracted.

4 Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic information. Always consult owner's literature for maintenance guidelines and warnings. Vehicle Health Reports and Health Status may not be available on all EV models.

5 Requires compatible factory-installed remote start feature. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about the keyless ignition feature. Do not leave vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces, and consult local laws for any limitations on use. Message and data rates may apply.

6 Message and data rates may apply. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about locking and unlocking your vehicle remotely.

7 Remote Honk & Flash requires myVW mobile app and acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Message and data rates may apply.

8 Last Parked Location requires acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Message and data rates may apply. Do not use feature to locate stolen vehicle.

9 Vehicle Alerts require myVW mobile app and acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Message and data rates may apply.

10 DriveView requires myVW account and acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Use of your vehicle by multiple drivers may impact your driving score. Always obey all speed and traffic laws.