Connecting to the Internet
Connect the vehicle to the Internet using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, by connecting a phone through a cable to the USB socket or via the vehicle's integrated modem.
The cell phone and the network service provider must support Internet sharing (tethering) and the subscription must included data transfer.
See the terms and confidentiality information at support.volvocars.com before connecting to the Internet.
When using Apple CarPlay, an Internet connection can only be established by using Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated modem.Note
Connect using Bluetooth
See the article "Pairing a cell phone."
Connect using Wi-Fi
- Activate tethering/personal hotspot in the cell phone.
- Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
- Tap Communication→Wi-Fi.
- Tap Wi-Fi to activate/deactivate.
- Tap the name of the network to be used.
- Enter the network password.
- If a different connection was used previously, confirm the connection change.The vehicle will connect to the network.
Please be aware that certain cell phones disable tethering when the connection to the vehicle has been broken, e.g., when the phone has been removed from the vehicle. In such cases, the phone's tethering function will have to be reactivated the next time the phone is used to connect to the Internet.
When a phone is connected to the vehicle, it is saved for future use. When a max. number of 50 have been saved, the first one connected will be deleted. To show the list of saved networks or to manually delete a network, tap Settings→Wi-Fi→Saved networks.
See the article "Wi-Fi technology and security" for network connection requirements.
Connect using a cable connected to the USB socket
- Connect the phone via a cable to the USB socket in the tunnel console storage compartment.
- Activate USB tethering in the cell phone.
- If a different connection was used previously, confirm the connection change.The vehicle will connect to the network.
Connect using the vehicle's integrated modem
When the vehicle is connected using the modem, Volvo On Call services will use the connection.
Insert a personal SIM card in the holder.
- Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
- Tap Communication→Vehicle Modem Internet.
- Tap Vehicle modem Internet to activate/deactivate.
- If a different connection was used previously, confirm the connection change.
- Enter the SIM card's PIN code.The vehicle will connect to the network.