ReVolver — Remote Volvo Controler from your Pebble
Hey everyone! I just released ReVolver — a Pebble app that lets you control your Volvo car from your wrist using the official Volvo Connected Vehicle API.
What it does:
Monitor your car at a glance:
- Engine status (running/off)
- Door lock state
- Window status (individual: FL, FR, BL, BR, sunroof)
- Fuel level with estimated range
Send commands:
- Flash lights
- Honk horn
- Lock / Unlock doors
- Start / Stop engine (with duration picker)
- Start / Stop climatization
How it works:
You log in once with your Volvo ID, and the app keeps the session alive automatically. Commands are sent directly to Volvo’s API from your phone - the watch just talks to the phone over Bluetooth. There’s a small open-source Lambda proxy for authentication (Volvo requires a server-side secret for token exchange).
Highlights:
- Loading spinner while fetching live data
- Dynamic menu - only shows commands your car actually supports
- Confirmation prompt before unlock and engine start
- Vibration feedback (configurable)
- Works on all Pebble models (Aplite, Basalt, Chalk, Diorite, Emery)
Requirements:
- Volvo with Connected Vehicle services active
- Volvo ID account
- Pebble watch
Privacy:
Tokens never leave your phone. Auth proxy is fully open-source and stores nothing. You can revoke access anytime from your Volvo ID settings.
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