# Volvo Penta Easy Connect

> Boat monitoring, trip tracking, and support hub for Volvo Penta engines. (iPhone/iPad app by AB Volvo Penta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volvo-penta-easy-connect/id1329918480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AB Volvo Penta](https://appshunter.io/developer/533116563)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish and 1 more
- Released: 2018-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volvo-penta-easy-connect/id1329918480/reviews.md

## What is Volvo Penta Easy Connect?

Volvo Penta Easy Connect  
Get closer to your boat with the Easy Connect app – your hub for real-time data, trip insights, smart checklists, and direct support.   

KEY FEATURES 

Home  
• View fuel, water, and battery levels, plus key signals  
• Get alerts for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and share them with your dealer  
• Access manuals and service history  

Gauges  
• Monitor speed, RPM, fuel consumption, engine hours, and more in real time  
 
Explore 
• Track and review trips with interactive maps and logs  
• See trip stats: speed, distance, fuel use, weather, stops, and more  
• Add and manage personalized checklists  
• Sync sea charts via Navionics/Garmin  

Checklists  
• Pre-made lists for launch, haul-out, and trailer checks  
• Save and reuse your own checklists  

Support Center  
• Get instant answers to installation questions with AI Assistant  
• Contact support via email through the app  

Volvo Penta Shop  
• Find and buy genuine parts matched to your engine  

News  
• Stay informed with the latest updates from Volvo Penta 

REQUIREMENTS 
Easy Connect hardware is required (often referred to as the NMEA Gateway). Many boats from 2018 and onwards have Bluetooth hardware pre-installed. To sync data, you need to open the app onboard with the ignition on. For a smoother experience with automatic data syncing, use the Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware and your onboard Wi-Fi.  

Learn more about your engine performance and take your boating experience to the next level with Easy Connect – smarter, safer, and more connected. Contact your Volvo Penta dealer to purchase your Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware.

## Key features

- Real-time engine and system monitoring
- Trip tracking and analysis
- Customizable checklists
- Diagnostic Trouble Code alerts
- Access to manuals and service history
- Direct support and AI Assistant

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volvo-penta-easy-connect/id1329918480/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t Waste your Time

*2026-06-01, version 4.4.3*

Without a doubt the most poorly written app.  Can’t link to Bluetooth and support is useless and has no clue.

### 3/5 — Verbesserungsbedürftig

*2024-07-20, version 4.1.6*

Inbetriebnahme der vorherigen Version war schwieriger. Das erscheint durch das Update wesentlich besser gelöst zu sein. Allerdings hat die Vorversion bei und auch die Geschwindigkeit angezeigt, was seit dem letzten Update leider nicht mehr der Fall ist. Die Darstellung ist m. E. schlechter geworden. Ein dunkler Modus wäre wünschenswert. Gern konstant weiterentwickeln.

### 1/5 — So frustrating

*2024-06-07, version 4.1.5*

Close the app?  Log back in. 

Update the app?  Log back in. 

Don’t use the app for a week?  Log back in.  

And best of all - log back in?  Reconnect, reset up your boat.   Hope you don’t have to crawl into the engine bay to get the code.

### 1/5 — Won’t connect to boat

*2023-11-29, version 3.2.2*

This used to work fine but now you can’t enter the blue tooth code…. Fix this, it’s worthless if you can’t connect.

### 1/5 — Schlechtes Update

*2023-07-21, version 3.1*

Benzinverbrauch wird seit dem Update nicht mehr angezeigt. Das Aufzeichnen der Fahrten funktioniert nur noch sporadisch. Schade! Die vorige Version hat viel besser funktioniert.

### 1/5 — Hopelessly Broken

*2023-07-21*

The previous version actually worked fairly well for me. Then a few weeks ago I was forced to take the update which made the Easy Connect system I bought totally useless. Very disappointing that the folks at VP aren’t smart enough to quality control this product before it’s released to their customers.

### 1/5 — Connection impossible

*2023-07-18, version 3.1*

Une fois de plus, application non intuitive et mal conçue pour appareil Apple qui ne permet pas d'utiliser le système installé. A croire que le développeur n'essaie pas ses correctifs, connections impossibles et non reconnues
Lassé d'Easy Connect.

### 3/5 — Schlechtes Update

*2023-07-10, version 3.1*

Nach dem letzten Softwareupdate wird bei mir keine Geschwindigkeit mehr angezeigt.

### 4/5 — Some good improvements in Version 3.1

*2023-07-08, version 3.1*

Make sure you update to version 3.1. Version 3 was very buggy but most of the bugs have been ironed out in 3.1 and in general, a massive improvement over the previous version, so credit where credit is due.

Great that you can now have an analogue dial for speed and RPM however, some work needed to adjust the size of the gauges to fit the viewable area, too much wasted blank space at top and bottom of the “Gauges” screen so you can’t see both dials in full simultaneously.

Great to see work being done to improve the app and to fix one of my previous issues by being able to customise the data fields displayed. The Auto configure is also a welcome addition.

Thanks to the developers, keep the improvements coming.

### 5/5 — Volvo Penta Connect

*2023-07-06, version 3.1*

Connects seamlessly with my EVC  D4 engines . Allows me to monitor all my important gauges on the fly bridge. As an added bonus logs all my journeys through my navigation app including hours run on each engine and plotted journeys. Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Volvo Penta Easy Connect

### What does the Volvo Penta Easy Connect app do?

The app acts as a hub for your boat's real-time data, providing insights into fuel, water, and battery levels, engine performance, and trip statistics. It also offers smart checklists, direct support, and access to manuals and genuine parts.

### What are the key features of the Easy Connect app?

Key features include real-time monitoring of fuel, water, and battery levels, speed, RPM, and fuel consumption. Users can also track and review trips with interactive maps, manage personalized checklists, receive diagnostic alerts, and access support.

### Is the Easy Connect app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the Volvo Penta Easy Connect hardware (NMEA Gateway) to function, which may need to be purchased separately.

### What are the requirements to use the Easy Connect app?

You need the Easy Connect hardware (NMEA Gateway) installed on your boat. Many boats from 2018 onwards have pre-installed Bluetooth hardware. For automatic data syncing, the Easy Connect Wi-Fi hardware and your onboard Wi-Fi are recommended.

### How can I use the Easy Connect app for maintenance?

The app allows you to manage personalized checklists for tasks like launch, haul-out, and trailer checks, which can be saved and reused. You can also access your service history and receive alerts for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to share with your dealer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.3 — 2026-02-06

This update fixes an issue that caused Support Center to not work.

### 4.4.2 — 2025-12-12

Key updates and improvements: 

• UI Updates for iOS 26 – refreshed design for a smoother experience. 
• Support Center – updated knowledge base and better stability. 
• FTA Flow – optimized for faster performance. 
• Checklists – improved usability, dates and navigation. 
• RSS Feed – fixed intermittent loading issues. 
• Journeys – various fixes and enhanced reliability. 
• Translations – corrected Swedish language errors. 
• Wi-Fi Connectivity – fixed issue where iOS 26 could not find networks. 

We continually strive to improve your experience. If you encounter any issues, reach out to easyconnect@volvo.com

### 4.4.1 — 2025-12-11

Key updates and improvements: 

  

• UI Updates for iOS 26 – refreshed design for a smoother experience. 

• Support Center – updated knowledge base and better stability. 

• FTA Flow – optimized for faster performance. 

• Checklists – improved usability, dates and navigation. 

• RSS Feed – fixed intermittent loading issues. 

• Journeys – various fixes and enhanced reliability. 

• Translations – corrected Swedish language errors. 

• Wi-Fi Connectivity – fixed issue where iOS 26 could not find networks. 

  

We continually strive to improve your experience. If you encounter any issues, reach out to easyconnect@volvo.com

### 4.3.1 — 2025-07-10

This update brings a smarter, more connected boating experience with new features and improvements:

• Explore tab – combines Map and Journeys into one view with detailed stats, journey logs, and automatic stop detection
• Checklists – pre-loaded and custom lists for safer boating routines
• Support Center – instant help with the AI Assistant and direct email to Volvo Penta support
• Volvo Penta Shop – find and order genuine parts matched to your engine
• News feed – stay updated with the latest from Volvo Penta

You’ll still find your gauges, service history, and engine alerts right in the app.

### 4.2.3 — 2025-01-19

Bug fixes and improvements. New login design and improved security.

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