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Internet-connected car*
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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
(p. 112)
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When the car is connected to the Internet, it
is possible – for example – to use web radio
and music services via apps, download soft-
ware and contact your retailer from the car.
The car is connected via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or
with the car's built-in modem* (SIM card).
Data is transferred when using the internet
(data traffic), which can have a cost.
Activation of data roaming can result in fur-
ther charges.
Contact your network operator about the
cost for data traffic.
When the car is connected to the Internet, it is
possible to share the car's Internet connection
(Wi-Fi hotspot) so that other devices such as
tablets can access the Internet16
Apps (p. 469)
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When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-
ble to connect the car to the Internet using
Wi-Fi or the car modem*.
The Internet status is indicated by a symbol in
the centre display's status bar.
Volvo ID (p. 26)
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When using Android Auto, it is possible to
connect the car to the Internet using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or the car modem*.
User terms and conditions and data shar-
ing (p. 511)
Before connecting the car to the Internet,
search support information on terms and con-
ditions for services and privacy policy for cus-
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This does not apply in the case of connection with Wi-Fi.
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6. If another connection source has been
used, confirm the option to change con-
nection.
Connect the car to the Internet via
a Bluetooth-enabled phone
Connect the car to the Internet via
a phone (Wi-Fi)
Create an Internet connection via Wi-Fi by
tethering your phone and access online servi-
ces in the car.
1. Make sure that your phone supports teth-
ering and that this function is activated.
On an iPhone, this function is known as
"tethering". On Android phones, this func-
tion may have different names but is fre-
quently known as "hotspot". For iPhones,
the menu page "tethering" must also be
open until the Internet connection has
been established.
Create an Internet connection via Bluetooth
by sharing your phone's Internet access and
access several online services in the car.
1. To be able to connect the car to the Inter-
net via a Bluetooth-connected phone, the
phone has to have already been con-
nected to the car via Bluetooth for a first
time.
> Your car is now connected to the Inter-
net via the Bluetooth-connected phone.
The telephone and network provider must
support tethering (Internet connection
sharing), and the subscription must include
data.
2. Make sure that your phone supports teth-
ering and that this function is activated.
On an iPhone, this function is known as
"tethering". On Android phones, this func-
tion may have different names but is fre-
quently known as "hotspot". For iPhones,
the menu page "tethering" must also be
open until the Internet connection has
been established.
2.
Press Settings in the top view.
When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-
ble to connect the car to the Internet using
Wi-Fi or the car modem*.
3. Continue to Communication Wi-Fi.
4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking
the box for Wi-Fi.
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3. If the phone has been connected via Blue-
tooth previously, press Settings in the
centre display top view.
5. If another connection source has been
used, confirm the option to change con-
nection.
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6. Tap on the network name of the network
to be connected.
4. Press Communication Bluetooth
Devices.
Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-
tooth for the first time (p. 495)
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7. Enter the network password.
> The car connects to the network.
5.
Tick the box for Bluetooth Internet
connection under the heading Internet
connection.
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Note that certain phones switch off tethering
after the contact with the car has been discon-
nected, e.g. when leaving the car and until the
next time it is used. The tethering in the phone
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 502)
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therefore needs to be reactivated the next
time it is used.
4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking
Connect the car to the Internet via
car modem (SIM card)
the box for Car modem Internet.
It is possible to establish an Internet connec-
tion via the car modem and a personal SIM
card (P-SIM)*.
When a phone is connected to the car, it is
saved for future use. To show a list of saved
networks or manually delete saved networks,
5. If another connection source has been
used, confirm the option to change con-
nection.
Cars equipped with Volvo On Call will use the
Internet connection with car modem for the
services.
go to Settings Communication Wi-Fi
Saved networks.
6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.
> The car connects to the network.
1.
The telephone and network provider must
support tethering (Internet connection
sharing), and the subscription must include
data.
Note that the SIM card used for Internet
connection via P-SIM cannot have the
same telephone number as the SIM card
that the phone uses. If this is disregarded,
it will not be possible to route calls cor-
rectly to the telephone. Therefore, use a
SIM card with a separate telephone num-
ber for the Internet connection, or a data
card that does not handle telephone calls
and is therefore unable to disrupt the func-
tion of the telephone.
Technical and safety requirements for Wi-Fi
connection, are described in a separate sec-
tion.
Fit a personal SIM card into the holder
under the cargo area floor.
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Note that a mini SIM is required to fit the
car's card reader.
Folding up the cargo area floor (p. 561)
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2.
Press Settings in the top view.
3. Press Communication Car Modem
Internet.
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Change PIN - a maximum of 4 digits can
be entered.
Settings for car modem*
Sharing Internet access from the
car via a Wi-Fi hotspot
When the car is online, its Internet connec-
The car is equipped with a modem that can
be used to connect the car to the Internet. It
is also possible to share the Internet connec-
tion via Wi-Fi.
Disable PIN - select whether the PIN
code shall be required for access to the
SIM card.
tion can be shared to allow other devices to
use it17
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1.
Press Settings in the top view.
Send request code — used e.g. to top up
or check the balance on a prepaid card.
Functionality depends on the provider.
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2. Press Communication Car Modem
Internet and select settings:
Car modem Internet - select whether to
use the car modem as Internet connec-
tion.
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Note that the SIM card used for Internet
connection via P-SIM cannot have the
same telephone number as the SIM card
that the phone uses. If this is disregarded,
it will not be possible to route calls cor-
rectly to the telephone. Therefore, use a
SIM card with a separate telephone num-
ber for the Internet connection, or a data
card that does not handle telephone calls
and is therefore unable to disrupt the func-
tion of the telephone.
Data usage - tap on Reset resets the
counters for received and sent data vol-
ume.
Network.
Select network operator - automatic or
manual selection of network operator.
Data roaming - if the box is ticked, the
car modem will attempt to connect to the
Internet when the car is abroad and out-
side its home network. Note that this may
result in heavy costs. Check your roaming
agreement for data traffic abroad with
your network provider in your home coun-
try.
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SIM card PIN.
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The network operator (SIM card) must sup-
port tethering (sharing of the Internet connec-
tion).
No or poor Internet connection
Factors that affect the Internet connection.
The amount of data transferred is dependent
on the services or apps in use in the car. For
example, streaming audio can require large
amounts of data which requires a good con-
nection and good signal strength.
Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in
further charges from your network opera-
tor.
1.
Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press Communication Car Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
Contact your network operator about the
cost for data traffic.
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5.
Tap on Network name and name the
shared connection.
Phone to car
Connection status is indicated by the symbol
in the centre display's status bar.
The speed of the Internet connection may vary
depending on the location of the phone in the
car. Move the phone closer to the centre dis-
play in order to increase the signal strength.
Ensure that there is no source of interference
in between.
Tap on Password and select a password
to be entered on connecting devices.
Press Connected devices to see a list of the
currently connected devices.
Tap on Frequency band and select the
frequency on which the hotspot is to
transmit data. Note that selection of fre-
quency band is not available in all markets.
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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
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Phone to network operator
The speed of the mobile network varies
depending on the coverage in the present
location. Poor network coverage may occur,
for example in tunnels, in mountainous coun-
try, in deep valleys or indoors. The speed also
depends on the agreement you have with your
network.
6. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking
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the box for Car Wi-Fi Hotspot.
7. If Wi-Fi has been used as a connection
source, confirm the option to change con-
nection.
> It is now possible for external devices
to connect to the car's tethering (Wi-Fi
hotspot).
In the event of problems with data traffic,
contact your network operator.
Restarting the phone
If there are problems with the Internet con-
nection then it may help to restart the phone.
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Remove Wi-Fi network
Removing a network that is not to be used.
Wi-Fi technologies and security
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Possible network types to connect to.
It is only possible to connect to the following
types of network:
1.
Press Settings in the top view.
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2. Continue to Communication Wi-Fi
Saved networks.
Frequency — 2.4 or 5 GHz18
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Standards — 802.11 a/b/g/n.
3.
Tap on Forget alongside the network to
be removed.
Security type — WPA2-AES-CCMP.
The car’s Wi-Fi system is designed to handle
Wi-Fi devices inside the car.
4. Confirm the selection.
> The car will no longer connect to the
network in future.
If several devices operate on the frequency at
the same time then it may result in reduced
performance.
Remove all networks
All networks can be removed simultaneously
by restoring factory settings. Please note that
all user data and system settings are reset to
original factory settings.
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Resetting settings in the centre display
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Selection of frequency is not available on all markets.
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