2018 VOLVO XC90 Play phone music

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Voice control for radio and media23
Voice commands for the radio and media play- ers are shown below.
Tap and say one of the following commands:
• "
Media" - initiates a dialog for media and
radio and displays examples of commands.
• "
Play [artist]" - plays music by the selected
artist.
• "
Play [song title]" - plays the selected
song.
• "
Play [song title] from [album]" - plays
the selected song from the selected album.
• "
Play [radio station]" - starts the selected
radio station.
• "
Tune to [frequency]" - tunes to the
selected radio frequency in the currently active waveband. If no radio source is active,the FM band will be started as default.
• "
Tune to [frequency] [waveband]" - tunes
to the selected radio frequency on the selected waveband.
• "
Radio" - starts FM radio.
• "
Radio FM" - starts FM radio.
• "
Radio AM" - starts AM radio.
• "
SiriusXM" - starts SiriusXM radio
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• "
CD" - starts playback from CD
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"
USB" - starts playback from USB.
• "
iPod" - starts playback from iPod.
• "
Bluetooth" - starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected media source.
• "
Similar music" - plays music from a USB-
connected device with music similar to that currently playing.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 147)
• Using voice commands (p. 148)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 149)
• Climate control system voice commands(p. 208)
• Voice control settings (p. 150)
Voice control settings24
Settings for the voice control system are made here.
SettingsSystemVoice Control
Settings can be personalized in the following areas:
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Repeat Voice Command
•Gender
•Speech Rate
Sound settingsSelect sound settings under:
SettingsSoundSystem VolumesVoice Control
Language settingsThe voice control system is not available for all languages. The languages available for voice commands are indicated by the
icon in the
list of languages. Changing the language here will also change the language in the menus, messages and help texts.
SettingsSystemSystem Languages
and Units
System Language
23 Certain markets only.
24 Certain markets only.

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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Audio, media and Internet
The audio and media system consists of a media player and a radio. A cellular phone can also beconnected through Bluetooth to use hands-freefunctions or play music in the vehicle. When thevehicle is connected to the Internet, it is alsopossible to use apps to play media.
Audio and media overview
The functions can be controlled using voice com- mands, the steering wheel keypad or the centerdisplay. The number of speakers and amplifiersvaries depending on the audio system installed inthe vehicle.
System updates
The audio and media system is continuously improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-nection, system updates can be downloaded foroptimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 485)
• Radio (p. 468)
• Phone (p. 498)
• Internet-connected vehicle
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• Apps (p. 465)
• Voice control (p. 147)
• Ignition modes (p. 407)
• Driver distraction (p. 39)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-ter (p. 579)
• License agreement for audio and media(p. 517)
Sound settings
The audio system is precalibrated for optimal sound reproduction but these settings can bepersonalized.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using the volume control below the center display orthe right-side steering wheel keypad. Thisapplies, for example, when playing music or theradio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-sages.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is precalibrated for optimalsound reproduction using digital signal process-ing. This calibration takes into account speakers,amplifiers, passenger compartment acoustics, lis-tener position, etc. for each combination of vehi-cle model and audio system. There is also adynamic calibration that takes into account thevolume control setting and the vehicle's speed.
Sound settings as needed
In Top view under SettingsSound, the fol-
lowing settings can be selected:
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Tone — personal preference for bass, treble,
equalizer for example.
•
Balance - balance between right/left and
front/rear speakers.
•
System Volumes – adjusts volume in the
various systems of the car, e.g. Voice
Control, Park Assist and Phone Ringtone.

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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466 Swipe the center display screen from right to left
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to access the App view from the Home view.
This view displays downloaded apps (third-party apps) as well as apps for integrated functions, such as
FM radio.
App view. (generic illustration; basic apps vary depend- ing on market and model)
Several basic apps are always available. More apps such as web radio and music services can be downloaded when the car is connected to theInternet. Some apps can only be used when the vehicle is connected to the Internet. Start an app by pressing the app in the center display's app view.
Related information
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Download apps (p. 466)
• Updating apps (p. 467)
• Deleting apps (p. 468)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
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• Android Auto
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• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 507)
• Hard disk storage space (p. 516)
• Terms of use and data sharing (p. 514)
Download apps
New apps can be downloaded when the vehicle is connected to the Internet.
NOTE
Data downloading can affect other services such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If theaffect on other services is experienced asproblematic, the download can be interrupted.Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switchoff or cancel other services.
NOTE
When downloading using a phone, pay extra attention to the data traffic costs.
1. Open the Download Center app in App
view.
2. Select New apps to open a list of apps that
are available but are not installed in the vehi- cle.
1 Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swipe in the other direction.

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Apple® CarPlay®
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With CarPlay, you can listen to music, make phone calls, get driving instructions, send/receive messages and use Siri, all while remain-ing focused on driving.
CarPlay works with select Apple devices. If the car doesnot already support CarPlay,this can be retrofitted. Contacta Volvo retailer to installCarPlay.
Information about supported apps and compati- ble phones is available on the Apple website:www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Using apps that arenot compatible with CarPlay could cause the con-nection between iPhone and the vehicle to belost. Please note that Volvo is not responsible forthe content of CarPlay. When using map navigation via CarPlay, guidance will only be shown on the center display and notin the instrument panel or head-up display. CarPlay apps can be controlled from the center display, a phone or with the right-side steeringwheel keypad (for certain functions). The appscan also be voice-controlled using Siri. Press and hold the
button on the steering wheel to
start voice control with Siri. Press briefly to acti- vate the vehicle's own voice control system. If Siri cuts off too soon, press and hold the
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but-
ton on the steering wheel.
By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge the following: Apple CarPlay is a serviceprovided by Apple Inc. under its terms andconditions. Volvo Cars is thus notresponsible for Apple CarPlay or itsfeatures/applications. When using AppleCarPlay, certain information from your car(including its position) is transferred to youriPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you arefully responsible for your and any othersperson

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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Android Auto *
Android Auto lets you listen to music, make calls, get driving directions and use apps customizedfor your vehicle from an Android device.Android Auto can be used with selected Androiddevices.
For information on supported apps and compati- ble devices, please go to www.android.com/auto/. For third-party apps, see Google Play.Please note that Volvo is not responsible for thecontent of Android Auto. Android Auto is started from App view. After Android Auto has been initially started, the appwill start automatically the next time the device isconnected. The automatic start setting can bedeactivated in Settings.
NOTE
When a phone is connected to Android Auto, it is possible to steam to another media playervia Bluetooth. Bluetooth is active whileAndroid Auto is in use.
When using navigation guidance provided by Android Auto, navigation will only be shown onthe center display and not in the instrumentpanel or head-up display. Android Auto can be controlled from the center display, with the right-side steering wheel keypador by using voice commands. Press and hold the
button to activate voice control and tap the
same button to deactivate.
By using Android Auto, you acknowledge the following: Android Auto is a serviceprovided by Google Inc. under its terms andconditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible forAndroid Auto or its features or applications.When you use Android Auto, your cartransfers certain information (including itslocation) to your connected Android phone.You are fully responsible for your and anyother person

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Tips for using Android Auto *
Here are some useful tips for when you use Android Auto.
• Ensure that your apps are updated.
• When starting the car, wait until the center display has started, connect the phone andthen open Android Auto from the app view.
• In the event of problems with Android Auto,disconnect your Android phone from theUSB port and then reconnect via USB. Oth-erwise, try closing the app on the phone andthen restarting the app.
• When a phone is connected to Android Autoit is still possible to playback media viaBluetooth to another media player. TheBluetooth function is on when Android Autois used.
Related information
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Android Auto
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Phone
A phone equipped with Bluetooth can be wire- lessly connected to the vehicle's integratedhands-free system.
The audio and media system offers hands-free functionality for remotely controlling a number ofthe phone's features. The phone's integratedcontrols can also be used, even when it is con-nected to the vehicle. When the phone has been paired and connected to the vehicle, it can be used as an Internet con-nection or to make or receive calls, send orreceive text messages or wirelessly play music.
The phone is controlled fromthe center display but the Appmenu (accessed using theright-side steering wheel key-pad) and voice commands canalso be used to control certainfunctions.
Overview
Microphone.
Phone.
Phone handling in the center display.
Keypad for controlling phone functions shown in the center display and voice com-mands.
Instrument panel.
Related information
•Handling phone calls (p. 503)
• Managing the phone book (p. 505)
• Handling text messages (p. 504)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth for the first time (p. 499)

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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CommunicationVehicle Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
3. Tap
Network name to assign a name to the
hotspot.
4. Tap
Password and create a password. This
password can then be used to connect other devices to this hotspot.
5. Tap
Frequency band and select a fre-
quency for the hotspot to use to transmit data. Please note that selecting a frequencyis not possible on all markets.
6. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/ uncheck the
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot box.
7. If Wi-Fi was previously used to connect to the Internet, confirm the change of connec- tions.
> It is now possible for external devices toconnect to the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot.
NOTE
Activation of Wi-Fi hotspot can cause addi- tional charges from your network operator. Contact your network operator about data traffic costs.
The connection status is shown by a symbol in the center display's status bar. Tap
Connected devices to see a list of cur-
rently connected devices.
Related information
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 126)
• Internet-connected vehicle
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• No or poor Internet connection (p. 512)
No or poor Internet connection Factors affecting the Internet connection.
The amount of data transmitted depends on the services or apps currently in use in the vehicle.Streaming music, for example, involves the trans-mission of a large amount of data, and thisrequires a good connection and a strong signal.
Phone to vehicleInternet connection speed may vary dependingon the location of the cellular phone in the vehi-cle. Move the phone closer to the center displayto increase signal strength. Make sure that noth-ing is between the phone and center display thatcould be blocking the signal.
Phone to network operatorThe speed of the mobile network varies depend-ing on the coverage in the vehicle's current loca-tion. Coverage may be poorer in e.g. tunnels,mountainous areas, deep valleys or indoors. Con-nection speed is also dependent on the subscrip-tion you have with your service provider.
NOTE
If you experience any problems with data traf- fic, contact your network service provider.
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This does not apply when the vehicle is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.