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What is the Volvo voice wake-up command?

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VanMadison
07/29/25 9:19pm
The default wake-up command is "Hello, Xiao Wo", and users can customize it according to their preferences. Below are the features of the car voice control system: 1. Entertainment function: This is a basic feature that allows users to search for music by name and play it, in addition to adjusting the volume. Users can also simply state their preferred radio channel, and the system will tune to it. 2. Navigation function: Users can voice their destination for navigation or set frequently used destinations as scenarios, such as a route home. By simply saying "Go home", the system will automatically plan the route. Voice navigation is particularly useful in busy urban areas with complex road networks. 3. Other functions: The system also supports voice dialing, sending messages, and reading messages.
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VonMax
08/15/25 7:54pm
As a veteran driver who frequently takes long trips, I must say Volvo's voice control is quite considerate, with just a simple wake-up phrase 'Hello, Xiao Wo'. Especially when driving on highways, just saying 'Hello Xiao Wo, navigate to Capital Airport' gets an immediate response from the system. You can also use voice commands to adjust the air conditioning temperature or play music. Last winter, driving through the icy landscapes of Heilongjiang with gloves on made it inconvenient to touch the screen, so I relied entirely on voice commands. Keeping my fingers on the steering wheel made driving much safer. The voice recognition is also accurate in noisy environments; even with the windows down and significant wind noise, it hardly ever made a mistake. This system truly makes driving more convenient and safer.
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LaWalker
10/17/25 3:06am
I'm quite into researching in-car intelligent systems, and Volvo's voice interaction design is truly thoughtful. Just saying 'Hello, Little Volvo' from the driver's seat activates the voice assistant, with a response speed that's a beat faster than many brands. I've tested basic functions like controlling navigation, air conditioning, and phone calls, with a recognition rate above 90%. Especially when driving on highways during rainy days, not having to distract myself with buttons is a lifesaver. I recommend owners try custom commands, like setting 'I want to see the stars' to automatically open the sunroof. The system also remembers my frequently used navigation destinations, so saying 'Go to the office' directly plans the route.
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RosalieRose
11/30/25 3:49am
Last month I test drove the new XC90, and the voice control function impressed me the most. After waking it up with 'Hello, Little Volvo', saying 'It's too cold' automatically raised the AC by two degrees, and saying 'The air is bad' automatically switched to recirculation mode. When testing voice navigation in city traffic, saying 'Avoid congestion' immediately replanned the route - it reacted faster than my wife in the passenger seat. When using voice control to open/close the sunroof, the sunshade moved simultaneously to prevent sunburn - these details are very thoughtful. During long highway drives, continuous voice commands for music selection didn't require repeating the wake-up phrase - this design is very user-friendly.
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