2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE USB port

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet496
Sound settings496
Sound experience*497
Apps498
Download apps499
Updating apps500
Deleting apps500
Radio501
Starting the radio501
Changing waveband and radio station502
Searching for a radio station503
Storing radio favorites503
Radio settings504
RBDS505
HD Radio™505
Activating and deactivating the HDRadio™506
HD Radio™ sub-channels507
HD Radio™ limitations508
SiriusXM® Satellite radio*508
Using SiriusXM® Satellite radio*509
Settings for SiriusXM® Satellite radio*511
SiriusXM Travel Link®*512
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Weather514

SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Notifications515
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Fuel516
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Sports517
Media player518
Playing media518
Controlling and changing media520
Media searches521
Gracenote®521
CD player*522
Video522
Playing video523
Playing DivX® 523
Video settings523
Streaming media via Bluetooth®524
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®524
Playing media via the USB port524
Connecting a device via the USB port525
Technical specifications for USB devices525
Compatible file formats for media526
Apple® CarPlay®*527
Using Apple® CarPlay®*527
Settings for Apple® CarPlay®*528
Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®*529

Android Auto*530
Using Android Auto*530
Settings for Android Auto*531
Tips for using Android Auto*532
Phone532
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth for the first time533
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth automatically535
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth manually535
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-nected phone536
Switch between phones connectedvia Bluetooth536
Disconnecting Bluetooth-connecteddevices536
Handling phone calls537
Handling text messages538
Text message settings539
Managing the phone book539
Phone settings540
Settings for Bluetooth devices541
Internet-connected vehicle*541
Connecting the vehicle to the Inter-net via a Bluetooth-connected phone543

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.125Symbol
Meaning Tethering activated (Wi-Fi hotspot).
This means that the vehicle shares
an available Internet connection.
Vehicle modem activated.
USB sharing active.
Action in progress.
Timer for preconditioning active.
AAudio source being played.
Audio source paused.
Phone call in progress.
Audio source muted.
News broadcasts from current radio
station.
B Traffic information being received.
BClock.
A
Only hybrid models.
B Not available in all markets.
Related information
Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)
Messages in the center display (p. 140)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 525)
Phone (p. 532)
Date and time (p. 93)

||AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
510
Search
Tap the magnifying glass to display a screen
where you can enter text using the center dis-
play's keyboard or by writing in the free-text field
to search for e.g., a station number, an artist,
song title, etc.
Channels
Tap to display a complete list of the channels
included in your subscription. Tap a channel
name to listen. If a subscription to a channel has
expired, its name will be grayed-out on the
screen.
For quick access to a channel that you often lis-
ten to, tap the star to the right of the channel's
name. It will then be added to your list of favor-
ites.
Favorites
Tap to display the channels that you have added
to this list. Tap a channel name to listen.
Categories/Genres
Tap to display the categories available. Tap a cat-
egory or genre name to display the channels that
it contains and then tap a channel to listen.
If you have activated alerts (see the “Alerts” sec-
tion below) and an alert is activated for an artist,
song or team, temporary virtual categories will
also be created and displayed. The channels cur-
rently broadcasting the song, artist or broadcast-
ing a program with the selected team will be lis-
ted in a virtual category.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)On the center display's Home view, tap EPG for
information about e.g., when a program is being
broadcast and its name, description, artist, etc. If
no information is currently available,
No
information will be displayed.
AlertsIf this feature has been selected under SiriusXM
Settings, the Alerts button will be displayed on
the Home view.
To add e.g. an artist's name, song title or a sports
team to the list of alerts:
1.
Tune to a channel that is broadcasting a
song, game, etc., of your choice.
2. Tap the Alerts button.
3.

A pop-up window will be displayed showing a
list of alerts (nothing will be displayed if the
selected channel does not support the alert
function).
4. Select one of the alternatives in list (only one can be selected at a time).
5. The song/artist/team will now be added to the list of alerts. Favorite sports teams can
also be added to the list using “Game Alert”
in the SiriusXM satellite radio settings.
> When your choice is being broadcast on achannel, you will be informed by a pop-up.
iTunes taggingFrom the center display's Top view, tap SiriusXM
Settings. Tap the iTunes Tagging menu. Tap
the
iTunes Tagging box to activate/deactivate
this function and tap Close to return to Home
view. Tap Tags List to display a list of all tagged
songs.
If the function is activated, the iTunes tag button will be displayed in Home view. If a song is played
that you would like to buy in the iTunes store, tap
this button while the song is playing to tag it. If a
song with
iTunes Tagging information is availa-
ble, the button will be selectable. Tap the button
to tag the song. If you would like to buy a tagged
song via iTunes, Tap the iTunes tag button.
To buy a song in iTunes, begin by connecting an
iPhone/iPod/iPad to the USB port in the tunnel
console. The iTunes tagging list will automatically
be transferred to the device and removed from
the list in the vehicle. If the device is connected
when a song is tagged, the data will automatically
be saved in the device. To purchase the song,
consult the iTunes support page.
Related information
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio* (p. 508)
Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
(p. 511)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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* Option/accessory. 511

Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
(p. 511)
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 525) Settings for SiriusXM
®
Satellite
radio*
There are numerous settings that can be made
to enhance your SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio listen-
ing experience.
Settings
Drag down the top view and tap on Settings Media SiriusXM
. The following alternatives
will be displayed:
Traffic Jump
Tap to display a list of cities from which you can
choose to get traffic/weather information (or
Traffic jump off to deactivate the feature). Tap
to select a city (JUMP will be displayed on the Home screen next to
Library). Tap Back to
return to the list of settings or Close to return to
the Home screen. From the Home screen, tap JUMP to activate the
function. When traffic/weather information is
available from the selected city, the radio will
automatically tune to the channel providing the
information. When the information/announce-
ment is finished, the radio will automatically
return to the channel that you were previously lis-
tening to.
During an announcement, tap JUMP to interrupt
the message and return to the station that you
were currently listening to.
Alert Notifications
Tap the box to activate/deactivate. When acti-
vated, you will be notified if a song, artist, etc. that
you have selected is playing. You will be asked if
you want to listen.
Alert Notifications Sound
Opt to receive an audible alert when one of your
selected choices is being played.
Sort Channels
Select how to sort your channels list.
iTunes Tagging
Tap to display a menu with the options: iTunes
Tagging and Tags List. With this feature acti-
vated, songs can be tagged for later purchase
from the iTunes store.

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
518 Media player
The media player can play audio from the CD
player* and from external audio sources con-
nected via USB port or Bluetooth. It can also
play video format via the USB port.
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is also possible to listen to web radio, audio
books and to access music services via apps. The media player is controlled
from the center display. Several
functions can also be con-
trolled using voice commands
or the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
The radio, which is also handled by the media
player, is described in a separate section.
Related information

Playing media (p. 518)
Controlling and changing media (p. 520)
Media searches (p. 521)
Apps (p. 498)
Radio (p. 501)
CD player* (p. 522)
Video (p. 522)
Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
(p. 524)
Playing media via the USB port (p. 524)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541) Playing media
The media player is controlled from the center
display. Several other functions can also be con-
trolled using the right-side steering wheel key-
pad or by using voice commands.
The radio can also be controlled in the media
player. See the section describing the radio.
Starting a media source
App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depend-
ing on market and model).

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.519
CD*
1. Insert a CD.
2.
Open the CD app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Inset a USB flash drive.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
MP3 player and iPod ®
NOTETo start playback from an iPod, the iPod app
must be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car's
audio and media system has a menu struc-
ture similar to the iPod player's own menu
structure.
1. Connect a media source.
2.

Start playback in the connected media
source.
3. Open the app ( iPod, USB) from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect a media source.
3. Start playback in the connected media source.
4. Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connec-
tion:
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app from the App view. > Playback will begin.
Read the separate section on how to download
apps.
Video
1. Connect a media source.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.
Related information
Handling the App menu in the instrument
panel (p. 104)
Radio (p. 501)
Controlling and changing media (p. 520)
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 525)
Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
(p. 524)
Download apps (p. 499)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Video (p. 522)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 527)
Android Auto* (p. 530)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 526)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
524 Streaming media via Bluetooth
®
The vehicle's media player is equipped with
Bluetooth and can play audio files from
Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as cel-
lular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wire-
lessly play audio files from an external device, the
device must be connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Related information
Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
(p. 524)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Playing media (p. 518)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 526) Connecting a device via Bluetooth
®
Connect a Bluetooth ®
device to the vehicle to
wirelessly play media and give the vehicle an
Internet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth ®
technology, but not all
phones are fully compatible with the vehicle. For
additional information on compatibility, see
support.volvocars.com.
The procedure for connecting a media device is
the same as for connecting a cellular phone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth ®
.
Related information
Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
(p. 524)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Playing media (p. 518) Playing media via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod® or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-
tem via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can be
charged when they are connected via the USB
port and the ignition is in mode I, II or the engine
is running.
The content on the external source can be read
faster if it only contains data of a compatible for-
mat. Video files can also be played via the USB
port.
Some MP3 players have their own file system
that the vehicle has support for.Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 525)
Playing media (p. 518)
Video (p. 522)
Ignition modes (p. 437)
Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 525)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 527)
Android Auto* (p. 530)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.525
Connecting a device via the USB
port
External audio sources, such as an iPod ®
or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-
tem via any of the vehicle's USB ports.
If the vehicle has two USB ports, the phone must
be connected to the port with the white frame to
use Apple CarPlay* or Android Auto*. USB ports (type A) in the tunnel console. Route the
cable forward to help avoid pinching when the cover is
closed.
Related information

Playing media (p. 518)
Playing media via the USB port (p. 524)
Media player (p. 518)
Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 525)
Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 525)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 527)
Android Auto* (p. 530) Technical specifications for USB
devices
For the contents of USB devices to be read, the
following specifications must be met.
Any folder structures will not be shown in the
center display during playback. Max. number
Files

15 000
Folders 1 000
Folder levels 8
Playlists 100
Tracks in a playlist 1 000
Subfolders No limit
Technical specifications for the USB-A
connector
Type A port
Version 2.0
Voltage 5 V
Max. current 2.1 A
Related information
Playing media via the USB port (p. 524)