2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE radio

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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496 Audio, media and Internet
The audio and media system consists of a media
player and a radio. A cellular phone can also be
connected through Bluetooth to use hands-free
functions or play music in the vehicle. When the
vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is also
possible 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 center
display. The number of speakers and amplifiers
varies depending on the audio system installed in
the vehicle.
System updates
The audio and media system is continuously
improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-
nection, system updates can be downloaded for
optimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.
Related information

Media player (p. 518)
Radio (p. 501)
Phone (p. 532)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Apps (p. 498)
Voice control (p. 145)
Ignition modes (p. 437)
Driver distraction (p. 39)
Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 613)
License agreement for audio and media
(p. 549) Sound settings
The sound system is precalibrated for optimal
sound reproduction, but these settings can be
personalized.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using
the volume control below the center display or
the right-side steering wheel keypad. This
applies, for example, when playing music or the
radio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-
sages.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is precalibrated for optimal
sound 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 a
dynamic calibration that takes into account the
volume control setting and the vehicle's speed.
Personal settingsDifferent settings are available in Top view under
Settings Sound
depending on the vehicle's
sound system.

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High Performance Pro* (Harman
Kardon)
Seat Optimization - the sound can be opti-
mized for Driver, All and Rear.
Surround - surround sound mode with level
settings.
Tone - setting for e.g. bass, treble, equalizer,
etc.
Related information
Sound settings (p. 496)
Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115) Apps
The App view contains applications (apps) that
provide access to certain vehicle services.
Swipe the center display screen from right to
left 1
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 the
Internet.
Some apps can only be used when the vehicle is
connected to the Internet. 1
Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swi\
pe in the other direction.

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Start an app by pressing the app in the center
display's app view.
Related information

Download apps (p. 499)
Updating apps (p. 500)
Deleting apps (p. 500)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 527)
Android Auto* (p. 530)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Hard disk storage space (p. 548)
Terms of use and data sharing (p. 548) 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 the
affect on other services is experienced as
problematic, the download can be interrupted.
Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch
off 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. 3.

Tap on the row for an app in order to expand
in the list and get more information about the
app.
4. Select Install to start the download and
installation of the app.
>

The current status of the download and
installation will be shown.
If a download cannot be started immedi-
ately, a message will be displayed. The
app will remain in the list and it will be
possible to reattempt downloading.
Canceling a download
– Tap Abort to cancel a download in progress.
Note that only a download can be cancelled. An
installation cannot be cancelled once it has
begun.
Related information
Apps (p. 498)
Updating apps (p. 500)
Deleting apps (p. 500)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 613)
Hard disk storage space (p. 548)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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500 Updating apps
Apps can be updated when the vehicle is con-
nected to the Internet.
NOTE Data downloading can affect other services
such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If the
affect on other services is experienced as
problematic, the download can be interrupted.
Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch
off or cancel other services.
NOTE
When downloading using a phone, pay extra
attention to the data traffic costs.
If an app is being used while an update is in pro-
gress, it will be restarted to complete the update.
Update all
1.
Open the Download Center app in App
view. 2.
Select Install all.
>

The update will begin.
Update certain apps
1. Open the Download Center app in App
view.
2. Select Application updates to open a list
of all available updates.
3. Find the desired app and select Install.
>

The update will begin.
Related information
Apps (p. 498)
Download apps (p. 499)
Deleting apps (p. 500)
Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 613)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541) Deleting apps
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is possible to uninstall apps.
If the app is being used, it must be closed before
it can be uninstalled.
1. Open the Download Center app in App
view. 2.
Select Application updates to open a list
of all installed apps.
3. Find the desired app and select Uninstall to
begin uninstalling the app.
>

When the app has been uninstalled, it will
be removed from the list.
Related information
Apps (p. 498)
Download apps (p. 499)
Updating apps (p. 500)
Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 613)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)

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Radio
The radio can receive broadcasting from the FM
waveband with HD Radio™ Technology and
SiriusXM
®
Satellite radio *. When the vehicle has
an Internet connection, it is also possible to lis-
ten to web radio. The radio can be controlled
using voice commands, the
right-side steering wheel key-
pad or the center display.
Related information

Starting the radio (p. 501)
Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 502)
Storing radio favorites (p. 503)
Radio settings (p. 504)
RBDS (p. 505)
HD Radio™ (p. 505)
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio* (p. 508)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Media player (p. 518) Starting the radio
The radio is started from the center display's
App view.
1.
Open the desired waveband (e.g. FM) from
App view. 2. Select a radio station.
Related information

Radio (p. 501)
Searching for a radio station (p. 503)

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Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 502)
Storing radio favorites (p. 503)
Radio settings (p. 504)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148) Changing waveband and radio
station
Instructions for changing wavebands, waveband
lists and radio stations in the selected list are
provided here.
Changing wavebandsSwipe from App view on the center display and
select the desired waveband (e.g. FM) or open
the App menu in the instrument panel with the
right-side steering wheel keypad and make your
selection there.
Changing a list in a waveband 1.
Tap Library.
2. Select playback from Stations, Favorites or
Genres.
3.

Tap the desired station in the list.
Favorites – only plays selected favorite channels. Genres - only plays channels broadcasting the
selected genre or program type, e.g. pop, classi-
cal, etc.
Changing radio stations in a selected
list
– Press or under the center display
or on the right-side steering wheel keypad.
>
Move step-by-step through the selected
list.
It is also possible to change radio station in the
selected list via the center display.
Related information
Radio (p. 501)
Searching for a radio station (p. 503)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Storing radio favorites (p. 503)
Radio settings (p. 504)
App menu in instrument panel (p. 103)

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Searching for a radio station
The radio automatically compiles a list of the
radio stations that are sending out the strongest
signals in the vehicle's current location. Searching is performed in different ways depend-
ing on the waveband selected:
FM, stations, genres and frequency.
1. Tap Library.
2. Tap .
>

Search view will displayed and the key-
board will open.
3. Enter a search word/phrase. > The search will start and change as char-acters are entered. Search results will be
displayed by category.
Searching for a station manually Searching manually makes it possible to find and
tune to stations that are not on the automatically
compiled list of the strongest stations in the area.
–
Tap
Manual tuning, drag the control or tap or . Press and hold to skip to the
next available station in the frequency band.
You can also use the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
Related information
Radio (p. 501)
Starting the radio (p. 501)
Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 502)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Radio settings (p. 504) Storing radio favorites
It is possible to add a radio a radio station in the Radio favorites app and in the list of favorites
for the waveband (e.g. FM). Instructions for add-
ing and removing favorites are provided below.
Radio favoritesRadio favorites shows saved
favorites from all wavebands. 1.
Open the Radio favorites app from App
view.
2.

Tap the desired station in the list to listen.
Adding and deleting radio favorites
– Tap to add/remove a radio channel from
the waveband's list of favorites or Radio
favorites.
If a favorite station is deleted here, it will also be
deleted from that waveband's list of favorites.
Related information
Radio (p. 501)
Starting the radio (p. 501)
Searching for a radio station (p. 503)
Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 502)

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Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Radio settings (p. 504)
App menu in instrument panel (p. 103) Radio settings
There are a number of different radio functions
that can be activated and deactivated.
Canceling a traffic messageA current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can
be temporarily interrupted by pressing in the
right-side steering wheel keypad or tapping
Cancel in the center display.
Activating and deactivating radio
functions
Pull down Top view and select Settings Media and the desired waveband to see available
functions.
FM Radio
HD Radio FM: HD Radio
™
Technology:
makes it possible to achieve a sound quality
comparable with a CD.
Show Broadcast Information: shows
information on program content, artists, etc.
Freeze Program Name: select to stop the
program service name from scrolling continu-
ously. Instead it freezes after 20 seconds.
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
Pull down Top view and select Settings Media SiriusXM
to show a list of available
options.
Related information
Radio (p. 501)
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
(p. 511)
Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 124)