Volvo Launches Easy Connect App

Volvo Penta has unveiled a new app that allows boat owners connect to their boat’s engine, boat and route data directly on their smartphone or tablet.

Volvo Penta’s Easy Connect pairs with an onboard Bluetooth interface installed in the boat, which transfers data. Route history is automatically stored within the app, making it helpful for planning future trips. The Easy Connect app uses a simple and intuitive dashboard-style layout that can be personalized to each boater’s requirements, with two basic operating modes. The selectable Captain mode is used for onboard operation, displaying data such as route, engine speed, oil temperature, fuel tank levels, battery status, engine hours, pressure and alarm status. The app’s Home mode displays saved information when not connected to the boat, such as the amount of fuel left, engine hours and the latest trip. The app also keeps a list of all previous journeys, allowing boat owners to revisit their favorite trips. In the map function, owners will be able to see the position of the boat when they were last connected. Boaters can also use the app’s map function to share their trips via social media, so that friends and family can see favorite locations and exciting journeys.

“With mobile apps now being an integral part of people’s everyday lives, it’s clear that boat owners want this kind of interactive connectivity when on the water and at home too,” said Anders Thorin, manager for product planning for electronics at Volvo Penta. “Our new Easy Connect app is a great tool as it gives boaters a simple way to see all the engine and vessel data with just the swipe of their fingertips.”

Easy Connect also simplifies service and support, by storing engine data for scheduled service appointments.

Easy Connect is compatible with all Volvo Penta EVC-equipped diesel and gasoline engines; it is also compatible with non-EVC gasoline engines from model year 2006 and onwards.