USB port VOLVO XC90 T8 2020 Quick Guide
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one of them can be used to stream media. The two most recently connected phones will connect automatically when the ignition isswitched on (if the phone's Bluetooth function is activated). Up to20 devices are saved in a list to facilitate connection at a later time.
1. Activate Bluetooth in the phone. Also activate tethering/personalhotspot if you would like to connect to the Internet.
2. Open the phone tile in the center display.
3. Tap
Add phone or, if a phone is already connected, tap Changeand then Add phone.
4. Select the phone to be connected and then follow the steps on the center display and in the phone. Note that in certain phones, the message function is activated.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi connections can be used to connect the vehicle to the Inter- net at greater speeds than are possible using Bluetooth to streamonline services such as web radio and music via apps in the vehicle,download/upload software, etc. A Wi-Fi connection from a smart-phone acts as a hotspot for the vehicle and any external devicesthat may be in the vehicle.
1. Activate tethering in the phone.
2. Tap
Settings in the center display's top view.
3. Tap
CommunicationWi-Fi and activate by checking the box
for Wi-Fi connection.
Please note that in certain phones, tethering is closed after contact with the vehicle has been broken. The phone's tethering functionwill then need to be reactivated before it can be used again. USB The USB ports can be used to connect an external device to e.g. play music. You can also use the USB port for Apple CarPlay * and
Android Auto *. If there are two USB ports, use the one with the
white frame. The external device will also be recharged while it is connected to the vehicle.
USB ports (type A) are provided in the armrest storage com- partment between the seats.
Electrical sockets Your vehicle contains the following electrical sockets:
12-volt electrical socket.
12-volt electrical socket and 120-volt electrical socket *. There is
also a 12-volt socket * in the trunk/cargo compartment.
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Only vehicles with P-SIM. Vehicles equipped with Volvo On Call will use the vehicle modem Internet connection for the services.
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7For information about which phones are compatible with the vehicle, go to support.volvocars.com.
USING CONNECTED DEVICES
External devices can be connected to e.g. handle phone calls and play media in the vehicle's audio and media systems. Handling phone calls 7
You can make and receive calls from a Bluetooth-connected phone.
Making calls using the center display
1. Open the Phone tile in home view. Select to make a call using
the list of recent calls or your list of contacts, or enter a number using the keypad.
2. Tap
.
Making a call using the right-side steering wheel keypad
1. Tap and navigate to Phone by tapping or .
2. Scroll through the list of calls using
and select using .
You can also handle calls using voice commands. Tap the voice control button (
) in the right-side steering wheel keypad. For
voice commands, see the "Voice control" chapter in this Quick Guide. Playing media In order to listen to audio content from an external device, connect it to the vehicle using the connection of your choice; see the previ-ous section for connection options.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Start playback in the connected device.
2. Open the
Bluetooth app in App view in the center
display. Playback will begin.
USB-connected device
1. Start the
USB app in app view.
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8Apple and CarPlay are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 2. Select a song, track, etc. Playback will begin.
MP3 player or iPod
1. Start playback in the device.
2. Open the
iPod or USB app, depending on connection
method. For playback from iPod, select the iPod app
regardless of connection method. Playback will begin.
Apple
® CarPlay ®
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and Android Auto *
CarPlay and Android Auto make it possible to use certain apps in your iOS or Android device via the vehicle to e.g. play music or lis-ten to podcasts. This interaction takes place via the vehicle's centerdisplay or your device. To use CarPlay, Siri must be activated on the iOS device. The device must also be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or a mobilenetwork. To use Android Auto, the
Android Auto must be installed
on the Android device. The device must also be plugged into the vehicle's USB port.
1. Plug the device into the USB port with a white frame.
2. For Android Auto, tap
Android Auto in App view to
activate.
3. Read the terms and conditions and then tap
Acceptto connect.
4. Tap the app you want to use.
Activate voice control with CarPlay and Android Auto by pressing and holding the
button in the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Pressing this button briefly will instead activate the vehicle's own voice control system. Bluetooth is deactivated when CarPlay is used. Use Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem if you would like to connect the vehicle to theInternet.
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HOME VIEWWhen the center display starts it shows the Home view. From here, you can access the tiles for Navigation, Media and Phone, as wellas the last used app or vehicle function.
Navigation – Tap to access Sensus Navigation *.
Entering a destination with a free text search – Expand the
toolbar using the down arrow on the left side and tap
. The
map display will change to a screen where you can search by entering text. Enter a search word/phrase. Entering a destination on the map – Tap
to maximize the
map. Press and hold the location you want to go to and select
Go here.
Deleting a destination – Tap
to open the itinerary. Tap the
recycling bin to delete an intermediate destination (waypoint) in the itinerary or tap
Clear itinerary to delete the entire itinerary.
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– Tap
Download Center in app view. Maps
shows the number of available map updates. Tap Maps
InstallConfirm to update maps or install a selected map.
Maps can also be downloaded from support.volvocars.com to a USB flash drive and then transferred to the vehicle.
Media – This shows e.g. your music on an external device orFM radio if you have selected that in app view. Tap the tile to
access settings. From here, you can see your music libraries, radio stations, etc.
Phone – This provides access to phone functions. Tap the tile
to expand it. From here, you can make calls using your list of recent calls or your contact list, or by entering a number using the keypad. When you have selected a number, tap
.
Last used app or vehicle function – Here you can see the last
used app or vehicle function that is not shown in any of the other tiles, e.g.
Car status or Driver performance. You can also
access a recently used function by tapping its tile.
9 The function's availability may vary from market to market.
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must have a different phone number than the SIM card used by the cellular phone. If the cardshave the same number, calls will not be con-nected correctly to the phone. Use a SIM cardwith a separate phone number for the Internetconnection or a data card that does not handlephone calls and therefore cannot interfere withphone function. Internet - Data (data traffic) is transfered when
using the Internet, which can incur additional costs. Activating data roaming and Wi-Fi hot-spots can incur additional charges. Contact yournetwork operator about data traffic costs. Whendownloading using a phone, pay extra attentionto the data traffic costs. Data downloading can affect other services that
transfer data, e.g. web radio. If the affect on other services is experienced as problematic, thedownload can be interrupted. Alternatively, itmay be appropriate to switch off or cancel otherservices. When downloading using a phone, payextra attention to the data traffic costs. Updating – If the phone's operating system is
being updated, it is possible that the Bluetooth connection will be interrupted. Delete the phonefrom the vehicle and reconnect. USING CONNECTED DEVICES Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Volvo is not
responsible for the content of the CarPlay or Android Auto apps. For installation of Android Auto to be possible, the vehicle must be equipped with two USB ports (USB hub) *. If the car only has one USB
port then it is not possible to use Android Auto.
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