Media, apps and entertainment

Gracenote downloads

Download the latest Gracenote update for your car.

Spotify License agreement

Volvo provides a wide range of services, apps and programmes with the aim of making it more convenient, more pleasant and safer for you to use your Volvo. Several of the apps and programs are produced by third-party companies and contain software licensed by the third-party producer.

Type approval for Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

Links to the type approval can be found below.

Downloading and updating apps

When your car is connected to the Internet, you can easily download and update apps directly from the car's centre display. You can also uninstall apps.

Software and apps

This article describes where to download apps and update software for Sensus Connected Touch and how to change the ranking of apps.

Using TuneIn

The Internet radio service TuneIn has several different functions. You can, for example, play local radio, add favourites or store shortcuts to radio stations. This article describes how you use these services and how you access them from your car.

CarPlay®

CarPlay makes it possible to control many of the functions available in your iOS device via the car's centre display. Here you can read about CarPlay and what you should know before you start using the function.

Car apps

Volvo provides a wide selection of services, apps and programs that you can use in your car. This article gives an overview of the apps that are available for your car.

Gracenote®

Gracenote® identifies, analyses and sorts music to facilitate playback, navigation and scrolling through your music library.

Playing back music from an external source

You can connect your own source to play back music using the car's USB port.

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.

Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®

Here you can find tips that may be helpful when you use CarPlay.

Tips for using Android Auto

Here you can find tips that may be helpful when you use Android Auto.

Tips for using a Bluetooth connection

If you find that the connection or functionality between your car and the Bluetooth device does not work as expected, the following tips may be of assistance.

TuneIn

TuneIn is an Internet radio service which can be used in cars equipped with Sensus Connect. TuneIn offers more than 100,000 global live radio stations from all continents and has more than two million on-demand programmes (e.g. podcasts, shows and interviews).

Update apps

This article describes how to update applications (apps) installed in your car.

Updating Gracenote®

Volvo is constantly working to keep your car up to date. It is therefore a good idea to update Gracenote® at regular intervals. Updating occurs in two stages using an empty USB memory.

Updated centre display

With the Sensus Connect upgrade, available from May 2017, the centre display in your Volvo has been given a new and intuitive appearance. Navigation, the media player, home view and settings have all been updated. Buttons used frequently have been emphasised to enhance clarity.

Yelp

You can use the Yelp app to find local companies (e.g. restaurants or shops) and can read other users' ratings and reviews of companies near to you. Yelp can only be used if the car is fitted with both Sensus Connect and Sensus Navigation.

Using TuneIn

The Internet radio service TuneIn has several different functions. You can, for example, play local radio, add favourites or store shortcuts to radio stations. This article describes how you use these services and how you can access them from your car.

TuneIn

TuneIn is an Internet radio service which can be used in cars equipped with Sensus Connect. TuneIn offers more than 100,000 global live radio stations from all continents and more than two million on-demand programmes (e.g. podcasts, shows and interviews).

Yelp

You can use the Yelp app to find local companies (e.g. restaurants or shops) and read other users' ratings and reviews of companies near to you. Yelp can only be used if the car is fitted with both Sensus Connect and Sensus Navigation.

Car apps

Volvo provides a large range of services, apps and programs to make using your car as enjoyable possible. This article gives an overview of the in-car apps that are available for your car.

Copying music to the car's hard disk

You have the option to copy music to the hard disk in your car from a disc or a USB memory.

Restarting the centre display

If the centre display's response is slow, it might help to restart the display. A restart may also fix the problem if you are experiencing issues with e.g. Bluetooth, navigation or connectivity.

Google built-in - available applications

Google has a support site for the Google apps and services that are built into your car. You can also find a complete list of Google apps available to your region.

Sending feedback to Google

If you are experiencing issues with Google services in your car, you can send feedback and detailed information directly from the centre display.

YouTube

You can now watch YouTube in your car. Watch videos while you’re charging or taking a break from driving. You can sign in to your own YouTube account to watch your subscriptions.