2019-2026 Volvo V90 SUV AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET -> Internet-connected vehicle* User Manual
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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
Internet-connected vehicle*  
Related information  
NOTE  
Symbols in the center display status bar  
(p. 125)  
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When the vehicle is connected to the Inter-  
net, it is possible to use web radio and music  
services via apps, download software and  
contact retailers from the vehicle.  
The vehicle can be connected to the Internet  
using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or the vehicle's inte-  
grated modem (SIM card).  
Data (data traffic) is transfered when using  
the internet, which can incur additional  
costs.  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
a Bluetooth-connected phone (p. 489)  
Activating data roaming can cause addi-  
tional charges.  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 489)  
Contact your network operator about data  
traffic costs.  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 490)  
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet,  
it is possible to share the vehicle's Internet  
connection (Wi-Fi hotspot) so that other devi-  
ces, e.g. tablets, can access the Internet12  
Apps (p. 444)  
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NOTE  
No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
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When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-  
ble to connect the vehicle to the Internet  
using Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.  
Sharing Internet from the vehicle via Wi-Fi  
hotspot (tethering) (p. 492)  
The Internet status is shown by a symbol in  
the center display's status bar.  
Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 493)  
Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 494)  
Volvo ID (p. 26)  
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NOTE  
Terms of use and data sharing (p. 494)  
When using Android Auto, it is possible to  
connect the vehicle to the Internet using  
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the vehicle's modem.  
Before the vehicle is connected to the Inter-  
net, search for support information about  
terms and conditions for services and the cus-  
tomer privacy policy at www.volvocars.com.  
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This is not possible when the vehicle is connected to another Wi-Fi hotspot.  
488  
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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
6. If a different connection is being used,  
confirm the connection change.  
Connecting the vehicle to the  
Internet via a Bluetooth-connected  
phone  
Establish an Internet connection using  
Bluetooth and tethering from a phone and  
get access to multiple connected services in  
your vehicle.  
1. To connect the vehicle to the Internet via a  
Bluetooth-connected phone, the phone  
must first be paired with the vehicle via  
Bluetooth.  
Connecting the vehicle to the  
Internet via a phone (Wi-Fi)  
Establish an Internet connection using Wi-Fi  
through Internet sharing (tethering) from a  
phone and get access to the connected servi-  
ces in your vehicle.  
1. Make sure that the phone supports Inter-  
net sharing (tethering) and that the func-  
tion is activated. In an iPhone, the function  
is called "personal hotspot". In Android  
phones, the function can have different  
names, but is often called "hotspot". For  
iPhone phones, the "personal hotspot"  
menu page must also be open until the  
Internet connection has been made.  
> Your vehicle is now connected to the  
Internet via your Bluetooth-connected  
phone.  
NOTE  
The cellular phone and network operator  
must support tethering (sharing of Internet  
connection) and the subscription must  
include data traffic.  
2. Make sure that the phone supports Inter-  
net sharing (tethering) and that the func-  
tion is activated. In an iPhone, the function  
is called "personal hotspot". In Android  
phones, the function can have different  
names, but is often called "hotspot". For  
iPhone phones, the "personal hotspot"  
menu page must also be open until the  
Internet connection has been made.  
NOTE  
When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-  
ble to connect the vehicle to the Internet  
using Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.  
2.  
Tap Settings in the Top view.  
3. Proceed to Communication Wi-Fi.  
4. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/  
uncheck the Wi-Fi box.  
Related information  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
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3. If the phone has been connected via Blue-  
tooth previously, tap Settings in the cen-  
ter display's Top view.  
5. If a different connection is being used,  
confirm the connection change.  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 490)  
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6. Tap the name of the network you would  
like to connect.  
Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-  
tooth for the first time (p. 480)  
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4. Tap Communication Bluetooth  
Devices.  
7. Enter the network password.  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 489)  
5.  
Mark the window for Bluetooth Internet  
connection under the heading Internet  
connection.  
> The vehicle will connect to the network.  
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Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 472)  
Please note that certain cellular phones will  
disable Internet sharing (tethering) when the  
connection to the vehicle has been broken,  
e.g. when the phone has been removed from  
No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 487)  
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|| the vehicle. The phone's tethering function will  
then need to be reactivated the next time the  
phone's hotspot is used to connect to the  
Internet.  
Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 494)  
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Connecting the vehicle to the  
Internet via vehicle modem (SIM  
card)  
It is possible to establish an Internet connec-  
tion via the vehicle modem and a personal  
SIM card (P-SIM).  
Vehicles equipped with Volvo On Call will use  
the vehicle modem Internet connection for the  
services.  
When a phone is connected to the vehicle, it  
will be saved for future use. To display a list of  
saved networks or to manually delete saved  
networks, tap Settings Communication  
Wi-Fi Saved networks.  
1.  
NOTE  
The cellular phone and network operator  
must support tethering (sharing of Internet  
connection) and the subscription must  
include data traffic.  
Insert a personal SIM card in the holder  
under the floor of the cargo compartment.  
Technical and security requirements for Wi-Fi  
connection are described in a separate sec-  
tion.  
Note that the vehicle's card reader  
requires mini SIM cards.  
Related information  
2.  
Tap Settings in the Top view.  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 493)  
No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
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490  
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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
Change PIN - a maximum of 4 digits can  
be entered.  
Vehicle modem settings  
3. Tap Communication Vehicle Modem  
Internet.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a modem that  
can be used to connect the vehicle to the  
Internet. It is also possible to share this Inter-  
net connection over Wi-Fi.  
Disable PIN - select whether a PIN code  
will be required to access the SIM card.  
4. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/  
uncheck the Vehicle modem Internet  
box.  
Send request code - used to e.g. down-  
load or check the balance remaining on a  
prepaid phone card. This function is spe-  
cific to your service provider.  
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1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view.  
5. If a different connection is being used,  
confirm the connection change.  
2. Tap Communication Vehicle Modem  
Internet and select settings:  
6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.  
Vehicle modem Internet - select this to  
use the vehicle's modem to connect to the  
Internet.  
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> The vehicle will connect to the network.  
NOTE  
Please note that the SIM card used for  
Internet connection via P-SIM cannot have  
the same telephone number as the SIM  
card used in the cellular phone. If the same  
card is used for both, phone calls will not  
be connected properly to the cellular  
phone. Use a SIM card with a separate  
phone number for the Internet connection  
or a data card that does not handle phone  
calls and can therefore not interfere with  
phone function.  
NOTE  
Data usage - tap Reset to reset the coun-  
ter for the amount of data received and  
sent.  
Please note that the SIM card used for  
Internet connection via P-SIM cannot have  
the same telephone number as the SIM  
card used in the cellular phone. If the same  
card is used for both, phone calls will not  
be connected properly to the cellular  
phone. Use a SIM card with a separate  
phone number for the Internet connection  
or a data card that does not handle phone  
calls and can therefore not interfere with  
phone function.  
Network.  
Select carrier - select a service provider  
manually or automatically.  
Data roaming - if the box is checked, the  
vehicle modem will attempt to connect to  
the Internet when the vehicle is outside its  
home network (e.g. if you are in another  
country). Please note that this could entail  
additional charges. Consult with your serv-  
ice provider for data roaming terms under  
your contract.  
Related information  
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 490)  
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Related information  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
Vehicle modem settings (p. 491)  
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No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
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SIM card PIN.  
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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
The connection status is shown by a symbol in  
the center display's status bar.  
Sharing Internet from the vehicle  
via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)  
2. Tap Communication Vehicle Wi-Fi  
Hotspot.  
When the vehicle is connected to the Inter-  
Tap Connected devices to see a list of cur-  
rently connected devices.  
3.  
Tap Network name to assign a name to  
the hotspot.  
net, other devices may share the vehicle's  
Internet connection13  
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4.  
Tap Password and create a password.  
This password can then be used to con-  
nect other devices to this hotspot.  
Related information  
Symbols in the center display status bar  
(p. 125)  
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Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
5.  
Tap Frequency band and select a fre-  
quency for the hotspot to use to transmit  
data. Please note that selecting a fre-  
quency is not possible on all markets.  
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No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
6. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/  
uncheck the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot box.  
7. If Wi-Fi is being used to connect to the  
Internet, confirm the change of connec-  
tions.  
> It is now possible for external devices  
to connect to the vehicle's Wi-Fi hot-  
spot.  
NOTE  
Activation of Wi-Fi hotspot can cause addi-  
tional charges from your network operator.  
Contact your network operator about data  
traffic costs.  
The network service provider (SIM card) must  
support Internet sharing (tethering).  
1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view.  
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This does not apply when the vehicle is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.  
492  
* Option/accessory.  
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
No or poor Internet connection  
Restarting the phone  
If you experience any Internet connection  
problems, it may help to restart your phone.  
Deleting Wi-Fi networks  
Networks that are not needed can be  
deleted.  
Factors affecting the Internet connection.  
The amount of data transmitted depends on  
the services or apps currently in use in the  
vehicle. Streaming music, for example,  
involves the transmission of a large amount of  
data, and this requires a good connection and  
a strong signal.  
1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view.  
Related information  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
2. Proceed to Communication Wi-Fi  
Saved networks.  
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Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 494)  
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3.  
Tap Forget to delete the network.  
4. Confirm the selection.  
Phone to vehicle  
Internet connection speed may vary depend-  
ing on the location of the cellular phone in the  
vehicle. Move the phone closer to the center  
display to increase signal strength. Make sure  
that nothing is between the phone and center  
display that could be blocking the signal.  
> The vehicle will no longer connect to  
the deleted network.  
Deleting all networks  
All networks can be deleted at once by per-  
forming a factory reset. Please note that all  
user data and system settings will be restored  
to original default factory settings.  
Phone to network operator  
The speed of the mobile network varies  
depending on the coverage in the vehicle's  
current location. Coverage may be poorer in  
e.g. tunnels, mountainous areas, deep valleys  
or indoors. Connection speed is also depend-  
ent on the subscription you have with your  
service provider.  
Related information  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
No or poor Internet connection (p. 493)  
Resetting center display settings (p. 135)  
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Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via  
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 489)  
NOTE  
If you experience any problems with data  
traffic, contact your network service pro-  
vider.  
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there. Note that services and apps cannot be  
used as intended if data sharing is disabled.  
Wi-Fi technology and security  
Networks must meet certain criteria in order  
for the vehicle to connect.  
It is possible to connect to the following types  
of networks:  
Terms of use and data sharing  
The first time certain services and apps are  
started, a pop-up window with the heading  
Terms and conditions and Data sharing  
may open.  
The aim is to inform the user about Volvo's  
terms of use and data sharing policy. By  
accepting data sharing, the user accepts that  
certain information will be sent from the vehi-  
cle. This is required for certain services and  
apps to work with full functionality.  
After a factory reset or e.g. a workshop visit or  
a software update, your data sharing preferen-  
ces may be reset to default settings. You will  
then need to reactivate data sharing for con-  
nected services and downloaded apps.  
Frequency - 2.4 or 5 GHz14  
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Standards - 802.11 a/b/g/n.  
Security type - WPA2-AES-CCMP.  
NOTE  
The vehicle's Wi-Fi system is designed to han-  
dle Wi-Fi devices inside the vehicle.  
Settings for privacy and data sharing are  
unique for each driver profile.  
The data sharing function for connected servi-  
ces and apps is disabled by default15. For cer-  
tain connected services and apps in the vehi-  
cle to work, data sharing must be activated.  
Data sharing can be set from the center dis-  
play's settings menu or when the services or  
apps are started in the center display.  
Performance may be impaired if multiple devi-  
ces are using a frequency at the same time.  
Related information  
Activating and deactivating data sharing  
(p. 495)  
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Related information  
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 488)  
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Privacy and data sharing  
The software update that became available in  
November 2017 introduced privacy and data  
sharing settings for connected services and  
downloaded apps. These settings can be  
found under Privacy and data in the settings  
menu in the vehicle's center display.  
There, you can choose which connected servi-  
ces will be allowed to share data. Data sharing  
for downloaded apps can also be disabled  
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Selecting a frequency is not possible on all markets.  
Does not apply to Volvo On Call.  
494  
* Option/accessory.  

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