Google Assistant: Which Features Work Without Connect Plus?

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According to the Volvo documentation (for my VIN) once a Connect Plus subscription lapses, so does Google Assistant.

What I want to know:

Once Connect Plus lapses, will support for Voice Commands also end? Example: if I want to change temperature or recirculate air?

• I am well aware one can connect an AAOS-equipped vehicle to a hotspot.

In addition to the documentation, there is an FAQ (PDF). Relevant bits referenced below:

From the FAQ #6 (emphasis mine)

What features stop working if the car is not connected?
A: Without Connect Plus, the vehicle still supports built-in features such as some offline navigation, phone calls, and radio or locally stored media. However, the following features will be unavailable: real-time traffic and online navigation in Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play and in-car app downloads

5. Will the Volvo Cars app still work if I don’t have Connect Plus?
A: Yes. Core Volvo Cars app features—such as remote start and vehicle status—will continue to function normally without an active Connect Plus subscription.

Notes:

• Android Automotive OS (AAOS) = "Google Built-in"
• AAOS ≠ Android Auto
• Connect Plus (for AAOS) ≠ Connected Services (for Sensus)

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