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the text will appear on the iOS device.
When Siri is used, note that the tele-
phone's microphones are used and that
the quality is therefore dependent on the
position of the telephone.
Android Auto*
Android Auto gives you the option to listen to
music, make phone calls, get directions and
use car-adapted apps from an Android
device. Android Auto works with selected
Android devices.
When a device is connected to Android
Auto it is possible to stream via Bluetooth
to another media player. Bluetooth is
active while Android Auto is being used.
If the device is connected to the car via
Bluetooth, the connection will be interrup-
ted when CarPlay is used. Resume the
Internet connection in the car by sharing
the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from the
device.
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When using map navigation via Android Auto
there is no guidance in the driver display, but
only in the centre display.
Android Auto can be controlled via the centre
display using the steering wheel's right-hand
keypad or voice control. Holding down the
Some of the CarPlay functions (such as
voice call and messages) mean that use of
the car's own functions is stopped and
CarPlay is shown automatically instead. If
this behaviour is not wanted, deselect the
display of the equivalent function in
CarPlay under the phone's settings for
notifications.
steering wheel button
Assistant and a short press deactivates it.
starts Google
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’s use of Android Auto.
Information about which apps are supported
and which Android devices are compatible is
Please note that Volvo is not responsible for
the content in Android Auto.
CarPlay only works with iPhone12
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Availability and functionality may vary
depending on market.
Android Auto is started from the app view.
After Android Auto has been started once, the
app will be started automatically the next time
the device is connected. Automatic start can
be deactivated under settings.
Related information
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Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 487)
Related information
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Connect the car to the Internet via a
phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)
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Apple, CarPlay and iPhone are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
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Previously connected Android
1. Connect your device to the USB input
with a white frame.
Using Android Auto*
Settings for Android Auto*
Settings for an Android device that has been
connected the first time with Android Auto.
To use the Android Auto app, the app must
be installed on your Android device and the
device must be connected to the car's USB
input.
> If the setting for automatic start is
selected - the name of the device is
shown.
Automatic start
1.
Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press Communication Android Auto
2. Tap on the device name – the tile with
Android Auto is opened and compatible
apps are shown.
For installation of Android Auto to be pos-
sible, the car 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.
and select setting:
Tick the box - Android Auto starts auto-
matically when the USB cable is con-
nected.
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3. If the setting for automatic start is not
selected - open the Android Auto app
from the app view.
Untick the box - Android Auto does not
start automatically when the USB cable
is connected.
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The first time an Android is connected
1. Connect your Android device to the USB
input with a white frame.
> The subview with Android Auto is
opened and compatible apps are
shown.
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 is
deleted.
4. Tap on the desired app.
> The app starts.
2. Read the information in the pop-up win-
dow and then tap on OK.
3.
Tap on Android Auto in the app view.
Android Auto runs in the background if
A factory reset has to be executed in order to
clear the list.
another app is started in the same subview. To
show Android Auto in the subview again - tap
on the Android Auto icon in the app view.
4. Read the terms and conditions and then
tap on Accept to connect.
System volumes
1. Press Settings in the top view.
> The subview with Android Auto is
opened and compatible apps are
shown.
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2. Tap on Sound System Volumes and
5. Tap on the desired app.
> The app starts.
Connecting a device via USB port (p. 485)
Voice recognition (p. 130)
make the settings for the following:
Voice Control
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Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
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Related information
Tips for using Android Auto*
Here are some useful tips for using Android
Auto.
Related information
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Connect the car to the Internet via a
phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)
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Ensure that your apps are updated.
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Resetting settings in the centre display
(p. 122)
When starting the car, wait until the cen-
tre display has started, connect the device
and then open Android Auto from the app
view.
In the event of problems with Android
Auto, disconnect your Android device from
the USB port and then reconnect via USB.
Otherwise, try closing the app on the
device and then restarting the app.
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When a device is connected to Android
Auto it is still possible to playback media
via Bluetooth to another media player. The
Bluetooth function is on when Android
Auto is used.
If the icon for Android Auto is greyed out,
this means no device is connected. When
you connect your device the icon will be
illuminated. If the icon is not visible at all
then the car does not have support for
connecting a device for this purpose.
If the device is connected to the car via
Bluetooth, the connection will be interrup-
ted when Android Auto is used. Resume
the Internet connection in the car by shar-
ing the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from
the device.
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