The availability and functionality of the InControl Remote smartphone app depends on the specification of the vehicle and the market in which the vehicle is being used.
For further information, refer to the InControl section on the Land Rover website at: www.landrover.com/incontrol.
In order to use the InControl Remote smartphone app features, complete the following steps:
Available features within the InControl Remote smartphone app:
A map display of the vehicle's parked location and the user's current location.
Displays the latest status of vehicle alerts such as windshield washer fluid level low. Each status gives an indication of the health of each alert, as well as offering advice on how to resolve any alerts.
Locates the vehicle by flashing the vehicle’s lights and sounding an alert.
The driver is responsible for complying with all regulations in force for a specific country, regarding the use of vehicle horns.
Displays the open and closed status of all the doors and windows. Vehicle Security also displays the locked and unlocked status of the vehicle.
Vehicle Security allows the user to lock and unlock the vehicle remotely. If either lock or unlock cannot be performed, the phone screen displays an error message.
When the vehicle is locked remotely, it is secured to the maximum possible level allowed in the market in which the vehicle was intended for original sale.
If any window(s) is in an open position, the vehicle does not lock remotely, unless the window is closed. In some markets, remote closing of the windows is not permitted.
When the vehicle is unlocked remotely, it relocks after 40 seconds if no door or aperture is opened.
The driver is responsible for knowing the location of the vehicle and for making sure that the vehicle is secured.
Remote Climate allows the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle to be started remotely, and to run for up to 30 minutes. The Remote Climate feature provides a comfortable temperature inside the cabin in advance of the driver entering the vehicle. Press the Start Climate icon on the Remote Climate section of the InControl Remote smartphone app. A target temperature can be set.
Remote Climate does not function if any of the following conditions exist:
Some markets may prohibit the use of remote engine starting. The driver is responsible for knowing if this function can legally be used.
Vehicles fitted with the clean air pack will run a purifying-cleaning cycle during a the remote climate cycle. However, the primary function of the Remote climate cycle is temperature control.
The Purify remote cabin cleaning section of the InControl app provides deep in-cabin cleaning. Remote cabin cleaning allows the customer to purify the cabin air prior to their journey without the need for a remote engine start. The remote cleaning cycle includes:
The remote app displays the cleaning cycle progress and its benefits alongside a display of the on- and off-board PM2.5 levels. Air Quality Index (AQI) data is also provided. AQI data is received from an air quality data provider and gives a detailed view of the air quality for the current location. AQI data can include up to 5 metrics (AQI, O3, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2). See AIR QUALITY. The remote app also offers options for scheduling air quality events.
Purify events can also be scheduled via the Remote Climate scheduling app, as described above.
PHEV vehicles are limited to a maximum of 3 off-board cleaning cycles in succession between vehicle journeys. Non-PHEV vehicles are limited to 1 off-board cleaning cycle between engine starts. A message is displayed if any of the pre-conditions for the cleaning cycle are not met.
The InControl Remote smartphone app allows the user to adust the position of rear seats, arm-rest, and ski-hatch in advance of entering the vehicle.
The InControl Remote smartphone app only allows electric rear seat and head restraint movement if the vehicle is locked.
The InControl Remote smartphone app operations depends on the vehicle specification.
Displays the most recently completed trip over 1 mile in distance. Providing details of each trip from start to finish.
The Trip feature can be enabled or disabled via the Vehicle Settings section of the InControl Remote smartphone app, or on the My Land Rover InControl website at: https://incontrol.landrover.com.
Stored trips can be viewed, deleted, or exported as a .csv file to assist with business expenses.
Displays vehicle information such as the VIN number. Direct calls can be made to the Optimized Land Rover Assistance call center for breakdown assistance. In the event of a vehicle theft, direct calls can be made to the stolen vehicle monitoring call center.
All calls are chargeable in accordance to mobile operator prices.
Provides the user access to specific vehicle settings and trip preferences.
Allows the user to plan journeys, search and discover information about a destination, and send planned journeys to the vehicle’s in-car navigation system. In addition, the user can set a destination from the smartphone app before leaving home. The smartphone app directs the user to the vehicle using the vehicle’s location (if parked some distance away). Users are also able to pre-plan trips by searching for places of interest and saving as them as favorites on a smartphone. Saved favorites can be accessed these saved locations from the in-car navigation system later.
The smartphone app automatically synchronizes with the in-car navigation system so that the vehicle takes over navigating soon after the user gets in.
The Send to Vehicle feature location is within the "Explore" tab of the InControl Remote smartphone app.