Internet connection

Connecting your vehicle to the internet gives you access to certain features and over-the-air software updates.

There are several ways to connect your vehicle to the internet:

Mobile network
Wi-Fi network
Bluetooth-connected phone tethering

Mobile network

Your vehicle has a built-in modem for connecting to a mobile network. The mobile internet connection is set up before you get your vehicle and is included for a certain number of years. As long as the vehicle has an active mobile network service plan and it's in an area with network reception, it can connect to the internet. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop for information about mobile connectivity services for your vehicle.

The vehicle supports mobile networks up to, and including, 5G. Network availability and speed depend on the coverage of the local cellular network operators in each region.

Note
Mobile network connectivity conditions and limitations
The vehicle needs to be in an area with mobile network reception.
Mobile connectivity services must be active for the region where the vehicle is located.
Obstacles such as buildings, hills and mountains can weaken or block the mobile network signal.

Wi-Fi

You can connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi network for internet access. The vehicle can automatically connect to the network whenever it is within range.

Bluetooth-connected phone tethering

When a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, the vehicle can use the phone's mobile internet connection. To do this, Bluetooth tethering needs to be enabled for the phone in the vehicle's connectivity settings. Both the phone and mobile network provider need to support sharing an internet connection through tethering.

Note
Connecting your vehicle to the internet via a Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth tethering will affect the amount of data you use. It’s possible that the available amount will be limited, or the providers may charge you extra for it. Make sure you check your provider’s conditions for data usage before connecting your vehicle to the internet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.