Updating voice control

Volvo is working constantly on improving voice control in your vehicle. You can download files yourself for updating your vehicle's voice control. Updating takes place in two stages using an empty USB memory.

Downloading files and updating voice control

You have the option of updating the system to improve your use of voice control in your vehicle. Below is a description of how to download new voice control files and update your system.

Preparations

The files can be downloaded to an empty USB memory of at least 8 GB. The memory must have one of the following formats: FAT32, NTFS or exFAT.

 Note

Not all system languages support voice control. If a system language supports voice control, it is marked with a P5–1507–Voice control button symbol in the list of available system languages. For more info on which system languages are supported, see Language settings for voice control.

Download program

Voice control files are downloaded using a program that is installed on your computer in connection with the download of the voice control file.

Updating voice control files

The relevant updates can be found under the tab for software and downloads. You access the information for the relevant car by selecting your car and model year. Click on the update you want to make and then follow the instructions below.

Instructions

Depending on which system you have, select the download link for either Windows or Mac.
Select "Run" to install the download program.
Click on "New download" to download the file to a USB memory.
To verify that the map has been downloaded/copied correctly to the USB memory stick before installing the file in the vehicle, repeat steps 1–2 and then click "Check download" in the download program.
Take the USB memory with the downloaded file to your car and switch on the infotainment system.

Insert the USB memory in the USB port. If there are two USB inputs the second one must not be used at the same time.

P5–1507–AUX USB connectors
The location of the port may vary between different car models.
The system automatically detects that an update is available and during the update the screen shows how much of the process remains, counted as a percentage.

When the installation is complete a notification is shown advising that the updated file is available after the next restart. The USB memory can now be removed.

If there are any problems with the update, contact your customer support or Volvo dealer.

Updating tips

An update takes about half an hour and the infotainment system must be on. Use a battery charger or keep the car's engine running while the update is in progress, for example during a trip.

Download map updates

You also have the option to download map updates to your car. For more information about how to proceed, see Map download for Sensus Navigation.

This article is applicable to

  • Vehicle model/model year

  • XC90 and XC90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid of model years 2016 to 2022.

  • S90, V90 and V90 Cross Country of model years 2017 to 2021.

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

  • XC40 from model year 2018 onward.

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

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

  • Model range may vary from market to market.

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