Connect to the Internet via mobile phone (Bluetooth)

If your Volvo is equipped with Sensus Connect, it is possible to create an Internet connection via your mobile phone. For this to work, your mobile phone needs to be equipped with Bluetooth® and support tethering.

Set up an Internet connection via Bluetooth

To set up an Internet connection in your Volvo via Bluetooth®, see the instruction video or follow the instructions below.

Connect the phone (Android)

Connect the phone (iPhone)

Instructions

On your phone: Pair and connect the phone by following the instructions for Bluetooth phones, see Pair your Volvo with a Bluetooth® device or Pair a Bluetooth® device with your Volvo.
On your phone: Make sure that your phone supports tethering via Bluetooth® and that this function is activated. This function is called “tethering” on iPhones and “personal hotspot” on Android phones.
On the centre console: Press MY CAR and then select OK/MENU.
In the Sensus Connect menu: Select Settings and then Internet settings.
In the Sensus Connect menu: Select Connect through and then Bluetooth.
You can now start using the browser and apps.
P3/P4 - Support site - Internet settings menu - Select connection technology

This article is applicable to

  • Car model/model year
  • S60, V60 and XC60 from and including model year 2014 to and including 2018Equipped with Sensus Connect..

  • V40, V70, XC70 and S80 from and including model year 2015 to and including 2019Equipped with Sensus Connect..

  • The range of models, systems and services may vary depending on market.

  • For car models from and including model year 2020, see on-line manual for the model concerned.