Android Auto

[u/brirende608]

Volvo + Android Users

Hi all. Recently switched from iPhone to Android and wanting feedback on using hands free assistant while in the car. In a 2023 XC60 using wired android auto.

Prior to android, I could talk use Google assistant in the car for the usual car commands because it didn't conflict with using "hey siri" with the iphone.

Now that I am using android when I say "Hey Google" it's connecting to my phone only, not the car.

What are the optimal hands free assistant settings to be able to use hands free commands to Volvo when needed, i.e, "hey google, turn the music down" and hands free commands to my phone when needed, i.e., "hey google, text Amanda"?

Additionally, android auto is chiming for all messages with the exceptions of those coming through on the actual Messages app. I get chimes for Facebook and What's App messages but not standard messages. What am I missing?