# Car Controller for VW

> Remote VW control — continuous climate, window heating, lock, battery & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trltech.carcontroller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trltech.carcontroller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.trltech.carcontroller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Troels
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 444
- **Version:** 1.1.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2026-03-18
- **Publisher country:** DK
- **Size:** 9.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trltech.carcontroller)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://car-controller-api.trl-tech.dk/privacy-policy.html](https://car-controller-api.trl-tech.dk/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Car Controller for VW gives you remote control over your Volkswagen beyond what the official app offers.<br><br>The standard VW app limits climate control to 30 minutes. Car Controller removes that limit by automatically restarting climatisation, keeping your cabin at a comfortable temperature for as long as you need — perfect for sleeping in your car.<br><br>Features:<br>- Continuous climatisation — set temperature, duration, and schedule. Auto-restarts before timeout with configurable battery threshold<br>- Window heating — start and stop window defrosting remotely<br>- Lock &amp; unlock — slide-to-toggle vehicle lock with VW S-PIN support<br>- Battery management — set charge limit, monitor charge level, and track drain rate during sessions<br>- Vehicle status — check doors, windows, lights, and lock state at a glance<br>- Maintenance info — view upcoming inspection and service dates<br>- Parking location — find your car on a map with satellite view<br>- Session history — review past heating sessions with battery drain stats<br>- Push notifications — get alerts for climate and charging events<br>- Secure login with your Google account and VW account integration<br><br>Perfect for road trips, camping, or overnight stays in your vehicle.<br><br>Requires a compatible Volkswagen with We Connect services enabled.

## Rankings

- #1,421,734 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.trltech.carcontroller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trltech.carcontroller)