Switch connection between personal SIM card and mobile phone

It is sometimes appropriate to switch from connection via a personal SIM card to use of your mobile phone as the Internet connection for your car, e.g. when you are driving in a different country. This article applies to cars equipped with Sensus Connect and Volvo On Call.

Switch between personal SIM card and phone

To switch connection from your personal SIM card to your mobile phone (Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi), see the video tutorial or follow the instructions below.

Switch connection

Instructions

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 or Wi-Fi.
Your car selects an Internet connection from the SIM card in your phone.

This procedure can also be executed in reverse order (from phone to SIM card). In this case, select Car modem instead of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi under Connect through.

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 and Volvo On Call...

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

  • 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.