Spotify

You can use the Spotify app in your Volvo to listen to music whenever you want, provided that the car has an Internet connection.
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Getting started with Spotify

To use Spotify you must have a Spotify Premium account. Currently, it is not possible to create an account from the app in the car, but you can easily create an account from the Spotify website. If you already have a Spotify Premium account then you can of course use it.

 Note

This product contains third party software, for more information, see Spotify License agreement.

Internet connection when using Spotify

To use Spotify in your car, the app must have access to the Internet. Offline mode is currently not available.

Sound quality

You can choose which sound quality you prefer in the app's settings. You can choose between Normal, High and Extreme sound quality.

  • Normal (96 kbps)
  • High (160 kbps)
  • Extreme (320 kbps)

Functions

The Spotify app offers a range of options and functions, such as:

  • Free text searching
  • Auto search
  • Play/Pause/Resume
  • Browse through albums, playlists, news, etc.
  • Add/remove tracks from the library
  • Logging in/out
  • Skip between tracks
  • Spotify Connect
  • Spotify Radio

 Note

Volvo does not save information that is used in the Spotify app with the exception of locally stored data that is necessary for the app to work. Your password is never saved and if you have logged out of the app you must enter both your username and password to login again.

Spotify Premium package

Currently, it is not possible to purchase the Spotify Premium package directly in the Spotify app in the car, but you can do this on the Spotify website.

Deleting user information

To delete user information, logout from the Spotify app via the Settings menu. The user information is also deleted during a factory reset of the centre display.

Tips for using Spotify

If you experience problems with Spotify, make sure you have an Internet connection and good signal strength. For information on how to set the Internet connection in your Volvo, see , Connect to the internet via Bluetooth connected phone or Connect to the Internet via your mobile phone (WiFi).

 Note

Available selection of apps may vary depending on the market and on whether the services are supported by Volvo's third party suppliers. One or more apps may not be available on the market in which the car is sold or used.

This article is applicable to

  • Car model/model year
  • XC90 and XC90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2016 to 2022.

  • S90, V90 and V90 Cross Country from model year 2017 to 2021.

  • XC40 from model year 2018 onwards.

  • XC60, XC60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, V90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and S90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2018 to 2021.

  • V60, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, V60 Cross Country, S60, S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2019 to 2022.

  • XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 onwards.

  • The range of models may vary depending on market.

  • System
  • Sensus Connect