Shortcuts to the Polestar 1 app
Siri
On iOS devices, the Polestar 1 app offers support for Siri. Using Siri, you can control certain functions in the Polestar 1 app using your voice.
Widgets
If you use the Polestar 1 app in an Android or iOS device, it is possible to add Widgets (shortcuts) to more quickly access features such as remote start of heater, and see amount of fuel remaining.
3D Touch
Using 3D Touch you can get access to shortcuts to certain features in the Polestar 1 app1.
By pressing the app icon on your phone firmly, you can access shortcuts to the following functions:
- Starting the vehicle
- Starting the parking heater
- Starting the parking climate control
- Unlock Polestar
- Turn signals
Flic
Flic is a button-like accessory, which, via Bluetooth can be connected to your smartphone and with the Polestar 1 app. You can then use the Flic button to control functions in the vehicle, e.g. start/stop the remotely operated heater, allow the vehicle to honk and flash as well as lock the vehicle.
Set the desired functions via Flic in the Polestar 1 app.
In order for Flic to work, a smart device with Bluetooth is required and the Flic app must be installed. The Flic button must be paired with your smart device and be set up to send commands to the Polestar 1 app.
Read more about Flic on the manufacturer’s website.
Sharing addresses to the Polestar 1 app
Some third party apps facilitate sharing addresses to the Polestar 1 app2.