California: Volkswagen Vanlife 4+
Camping & Outdoor
Volkswagen
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- Free
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Description
The California app is your digital companion for an unforgettable #VanLife adventure and the gateway to the world of California**. With digital functions and smart solutions, the app is designed to make life easier on the next camping trip you take in your Volkswagen California, Grand California or Caddy California.
— Look out for these highlights —
• Pitch and campsite search
Finding the right campsite, pitch or filling station along your route is easy with the integrated search function. You can also use the app to search and book exclusive pitches for California owners.
• Digital trip planning
Search travel stops you have planned for your next trip or holiday in the app to manage and save for later. You can also sync your trip planning with the California In-Car App.*
• California Club**
Club members benefit from a wide range of offers and discounts from our partners. Hire a camper, win surf training, get exclusive deals on booking pitches, and other perks: in the California Club, it’s always happy hour.
• California magazine**
A treasure trove of articles on van life and travel tips – many written especially for California drivers and expanded each month.
• California Specialists / Tour Site**
Finding your professional California vehicle specialist is quick and easy – so you can get the best service for your California equipment.
• California accessories and lifestyle products**
Whether you’ve got something special in mind or your California needs that little extra something: Check out the recommended range of accessories from our partners, or visit our shop for lifestyle products.
• Online operating manual
The online operating manual is always on hand to provide key technical information on your Volkswagen California and answer questions while you travel.
• California Remote Control***
Connect your California 6.1, New California and Grand California to the California app and turn your motorhome into a smart home on four wheels.
* Vehicle preparation for New California and Grand California model year 2025 required. To use the California In-Car App, you need a Volkswagen ID user account and a separate VW Connect contract to be concluded online at www.myvolkswagen.net or via the “Volkswagen” app (available in the App Store) with Volkswagen AG. Identification as the primary user is also required. You can find the In-Car App in the infotainment system In-Car Shop or the Volkswagen Connect Shop (at https://connect-shop.volkswagen.com); please note that the availability may vary between countries. An active Internet connection is required to download the California In-Car App in the In-Car Shop. The in-car app can be used by all drivers and cannot be transferred to other vehicles. More information is available at connect.volkswagen.com and your Volkswagen dealership. Please also note the current Terms and Conditions for the California In-Car App.
** Where available in the country/language.
*** Vehicle preparation for California 6.1, New California and Grand California required. For more information, contact your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or visit the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles website.
If you have any queries or comments, please get in touch:
californiaontour@volkswagen.de
The California app team
What’s New
Version 4.1.0
Dear Cali community,
We’ve developed version 4.0 of the California app for your next unforgettable #VanLife adventure. Here are the latest updates:
- Ready for a personalised camping experience? Log in now to enable exclusive functions, back up your data and synchronise your devices.
- Discover our new function, “Travel”! Save your favourite campsites and pitches and plan your next adventure.
- Discover inspiration and events in the new California magazine, join the Club for exclusive benefits, purchase lifestyle products and get tips on accessories for your California.*
* Where available in the country/language.
Ratings and Reviews
Connection issues
App connects then disconnects after 2/3 secs. There seem to be 2 WiFi networks - the ‘van hotspot and another. The app seems to work on the other.
The WiFi on the iPhone 13 seems to change at random when it sees a stronger signal. Car Play seems to be connecting/disconnecting and one or both of these seem to cause the app to disconnect. Surely a user shouldn’t have to change WiFi settings in their phone?
It is unclear whether the app needs a connection to the internet and if so does it use the onboard WiFi or eSIM. Does a user have to purchase a data package to get the app to work? If so this is not explained anywhere.
In its current form the app is not fit for purpose.
Developer Response ,
Dear mrkjd, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with the California on Tour app. However, we will be happy to help you. Please contact us at californiaontour@volkswagen.de. Sincerely, the Volkswagen team.
No longer working?
At one point I was able to use this app but now my wifi/bluetooth button in my California Beach no longer enables a connection. I can reset using the van button but no matter what I do I cannot get connected again. I have tried phoning and emailing to get a reply to this issue but so far I haven’t gotten any further. Support is very delayed and unsatisfactory for having spent many thousands of pounds on our brand new Campervan - technology should not be so f difficult to get to work.
Has the recent version of this app removed the ability to locate your vehicle on the “planning” screen - I tried to locate my vehicle last night using this feature that I knew had worked in the past, but no, I still can’t find my vehicle using the app!
If it has been removed can the team tell us in the update summary and some reason why that was done?!
Developer Response ,
Dear Customer, we are sorry you are having issues with the California app. However, we will be happy to help you, please contact us at california@volkswagen.de. Sincerely, the Volkswagen team.
Connectivity
Just got a 2024 Beach Camper and connectivity is random.even when I connect as soon as I go to another menu it drops out. I’ve been told that when connected I should be able to see the router passphrase?
On the model list there is an Ocean Camper ? What is that, where’s Beach camper. I’m in the van or next to it doors open, no connection.
Developer Response ,
Dear BA going down, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with the application. However, we will be happy to help you, please contact us at californiaontour@volkswagen.de. Sincerely, the Volkswagen team.
App Privacy
The developer, Volkswagen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Volkswagen
- Size
- 249.9 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.1 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.1 or later.
- Languages
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English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Volkswagen AG
- Price
- Free