Comment by joezydeco
1 day ago
Volvo tries to assign profiles (and Google logins) to each key so the idea is that the car is set up for you when you enter. They don't fully have it right (profiles only swap when the car is unlocked), so it's kind of pointless at the moment.
My Polestar has this, and while I haven't tested it thoroughly, because my spouse rarely drives the car, it does swap profiles just by getting in the car with the fob that is linked to your profile.
Which model?
Out of curiosity. It is possible to use a modern Volvo without a Google account?
Yes. Android Auto and CarPlay still work and you get basic Google Maps functionality without signing in. You can't download additional apps though.
There is no way to sideload apks?
Great, not only do we have to carry an extra fob, we have to each carry one that individually tracks us.
At least in the current state, you do not have to carry an extra fob. Most of the time, I hand "my" fob to my spouse, and once she's in the car, she presses the appropriate memory recall button. All optional, of course. You can adjust seat position and change radio stations yourself manually.