Sound, media and Internet -> Android Auto for Your Volvo XC40 SUV 2020

SOUND, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
the text will appear on the iOS device.  
When Siri is used, note that the tele-  
phone's microphones are used and that  
the quality is therefore dependent on the  
position of the telephone.  
Android Auto*  
Android Auto gives you the option to listen to  
music, make phone calls, get directions and  
use car-adapted apps from an Android  
device. Android Auto works with selected  
Android devices.  
When a device is connected to Android  
Auto it is possible to stream via Bluetooth  
to another media player. Bluetooth is  
active while Android Auto is being used.  
If the device is connected to the car via  
Bluetooth, the connection will be interrup-  
ted when CarPlay is used. Resume the  
Internet connection in the car by sharing  
the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from the  
device.  
When using map navigation via Android Auto  
there is no guidance in the driver display, but  
only in the centre display.  
Android Auto can be controlled via the centre  
display using the steering wheel's right-hand  
keypad or voice control. Holding down the  
Some of the CarPlay functions (such as  
voice call and messages) mean that use of  
the car's own functions is stopped and  
CarPlay is shown automatically instead. If  
this behaviour is not wanted, deselect the  
display of the equivalent function in  
CarPlay under the phone's settings for  
notifications.  
steering wheel button  
Assistant and a short press deactivates it.  
starts Google  
By using Android Auto, you acknowledge  
the following: Android Auto is a service  
provided by Google Inc. under its terms  
and conditions. Volvo Cars is not  
responsible for Android Auto or its  
features or applications. When you use  
Android Auto, your car transfers certain  
information (including its location) to your  
connected Android phone. You are fully  
responsible for your and any other  
person’s use of Android Auto.  
Information about which apps are supported  
and which Android devices are compatible is  
Please note that Volvo is not responsible for  
the content in Android Auto.  
CarPlay only works with iPhone12  
.
Availability and functionality may vary  
depending on market.  
Android Auto is started from the app view.  
After Android Auto has been started once, the  
app will be started automatically the next time  
the device is connected. Automatic start can  
be deactivated under settings.  
Related information  
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 487)  
Related information  
Connect the car to the Internet via a  
phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)  
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Apple, CarPlay and iPhone are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.  
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SOUND, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
Previously connected Android  
1. Connect your device to the USB input  
with a white frame.  
Using Android Auto*  
Settings for Android Auto*  
Settings for an Android device that has been  
connected the first time with Android Auto.  
To use the Android Auto app, the app must  
be installed on your Android device and the  
device must be connected to the car's USB  
input.  
> If the setting for automatic start is  
selected - the name of the device is  
shown.  
Automatic start  
1.  
Press Settings in the top view.  
2. Press Communication Android Auto  
2. Tap on the device name – the tile with  
Android Auto is opened and compatible  
apps are shown.  
For installation of Android Auto to be pos-  
sible, the car must be equipped with two  
USB ports (USB hub)*. If the car only has  
one USB port then it is not possible to use  
Android Auto.  
and select setting:  
Tick the box - Android Auto starts auto-  
matically when the USB cable is con-  
nected.  
3. If the setting for automatic start is not  
selected - open the Android Auto app  
from the app view.  
Untick the box - Android Auto does not  
start automatically when the USB cable  
is connected.  
The first time an Android is connected  
1. Connect your Android device to the USB  
input with a white frame.  
> The subview with Android Auto is  
opened and compatible apps are  
shown.  
A maximum of 20 Android devices can be  
stored in the list. When the list is full and a  
new device is connected the oldest one is  
deleted.  
4. Tap on the desired app.  
> The app starts.  
2. Read the information in the pop-up win-  
dow and then tap on OK.  
3.  
Tap on Android Auto in the app view.  
Android Auto runs in the background if  
A factory reset has to be executed in order to  
clear the list.  
another app is started in the same subview. To  
show Android Auto in the subview again - tap  
on the Android Auto icon in the app view.  
4. Read the terms and conditions and then  
tap on Accept to connect.  
System volumes  
1. Press Settings in the top view.  
> The subview with Android Auto is  
opened and compatible apps are  
shown.  
Related information  
2. Tap on Sound System Volumes and  
5. Tap on the desired app.  
> The app starts.  
Connecting a device via USB port (p. 485)  
Voice recognition (p. 130)  
make the settings for the following:  
Voice Control  
Navi Voice Guidance  
Phone Ringtone  
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SOUND, MEDIA AND INTERNET  
Related information  
Tips for using Android Auto*  
Here are some useful tips for using Android  
Auto.  
Related information  
Connect the car to the Internet via a  
phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)  
Ensure that your apps are updated.  
Resetting settings in the centre display  
(p. 122)  
When starting the car, wait until the cen-  
tre display has started, connect the device  
and then open Android Auto from the app  
view.  
In the event of problems with Android  
Auto, disconnect your Android device from  
the USB port and then reconnect via USB.  
Otherwise, try closing the app on the  
device and then restarting the app.  
When a device is connected to Android  
Auto it is still possible to playback media  
via Bluetooth to another media player. The  
Bluetooth function is on when Android  
Auto is used.  
If the icon for Android Auto is greyed out,  
this means no device is connected. When  
you connect your device the icon will be  
illuminated. If the icon is not visible at all  
then the car does not have support for  
connecting a device for this purpose.  
If the device is connected to the car via  
Bluetooth, the connection will be interrup-  
ted when Android Auto is used. Resume  
the Internet connection in the car by shar-  
ing the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from  
the device.  
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