California: Volkswagen Vanlife

Your digital companion for a trip with your California.

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 and Google Play 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:

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The California app team