2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE android auto

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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
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Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories: My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link Sub-categories
Gracenote®
Video
Communication
Sub-categories
Phone
Text Messages
Android Auto
*
Apple CarPlay*
Bluetooth Devices
Wi-Fi
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Vehicle Modem Internet
Volvo On Call
Volvo Service Networks
ClimateThe Climate main category does not have any
sub-categories.

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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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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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
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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)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
530 Android Auto*
Android Auto lets you listen to music, make calls,
get driving directions and use apps customized
for your vehicle from an Android device.
Android Auto can be used with selected Android
devices. 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 the
content of Android Auto.
Android Auto is started from App view. After
Android Auto has been initially started, the app
will start automatically the next time the device is
connected. The automatic start setting can be
deactivated in Settings.
NOTE When a phone is connected to Android Auto,
it is possible to steam to another media player
via Bluetooth. Bluetooth is active while
Android Auto is in use.
When using navigation guidance provided by
Android Auto, navigation will only be shown on
the center display and not in the instrument
panel or head-up display.
Android Auto can be controlled from the center
display, with the right-side steering wheel keypad
or 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 service
provided by Google Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for
Android Auto or its features or applications.
When you use Android Auto, your car
transfers certain information (including its
location) to your connected Android phone.
You are fully responsible for your and any
other person

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From a previously connected Android device
1. Connect the device to the USB port.
>If the auto start setting is selected -
the name of the phone will be displayed.
2. Tap the name of the phone - the Android Auto tile will open and compatible
apps will be displayed.
3. If the automatic start setting is not acti-
vated - open the Android Auto app from
App view.
>

The Android Auto tile will open and com-
patible apps will be displayed.
4. Tap the desired app. > The app will start up.
Android Auto will run in the background if
another app is started in the same tile. To display
Android Auto in the tile, tap the Android Auto
icon in App view.
Related information
Android Auto* (p. 530)
Settings for Android Auto* (p. 531)
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 525)
Voice control (p. 145) Settings for Android Auto*
Settings for phones initially connected with
Android Auto.
Automatic start1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap Communication Android Auto
and
select setting:
Check the box - Android Auto will start
automatically when the USB cable is con-
nected.
Uncheck the box - Android Auto will not
start automatically when the USB cable is
connected.
A maximum of 20 Android devices can be stored
in the list. When the list is full and a new device is
connected, the oldest one will be deleted.
A factory reset must be performed to delete the
list.
System Volumes1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap Sound System Volumes
to change
the settings for the following:
Voice Control
Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
Related information

Android Auto* (p. 530)
Using Android Auto* (p. 530)
Resetting center display settings (p. 134)