Sound, media and Internet -> Internet-connected car for Your Volvo XC40 SUV 2020

Connect the car to the Internet via a Blue-

Symbols in the centre display's status bar

(p. 112)

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When the car is connected to the Internet, it

is possible – for example – to use web radio

and music services via apps, download soft-

ware and contact your retailer from the car.

The car is connected via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or

with the car's built-in modem* (SIM card).

Data is transferred when using the internet

(data traffic), which can have a cost.

tooth-enabled phone (p. 506)

Activation of data roaming can result in fur-

ther charges.

Connect the car to the Internet via a

phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)

Contact your network operator about the

cost for data traffic.

When the car is connected to the Internet, it is

possible to share the car's Internet connection

(Wi-Fi hotspot) so that other devices such as

tablets can access the Internet¹⁶

Connect the car to the Internet via car

modem (SIM card) (p. 507)

Apps (p. 469)

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Sharing Internet access from the car via a

When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-

ble to connect the car to the Internet using

Wi-Fi or the car modem*.

The Internet status is indicated by a symbol in

the centre display's status bar.

Wi-Fi hotspot (p. 508)

Remove Wi-Fi network (p. 510)

Wi-Fi technologies and security (p. 510)

Volvo ID (p. 26)

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tomers at www.volvocars.com.

When using Android Auto, it is possible to

connect the car to the Internet using Wi-Fi,

Bluetooth or the car modem*.

User terms and conditions and data shar-

ing (p. 511)

Before connecting the car to the Internet,

search support information on terms and con-

ditions for services and privacy policy for cus-

This does not apply in the case of connection with Wi-Fi.

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6. If another connection source has been

used, confirm the option to change con-

nection.

Connect the car to the Internet via

a Bluetooth-enabled phone

Connect the car to the Internet via

a phone (Wi-Fi)

Create an Internet connection via Wi-Fi by

tethering your phone and access online servi-

ces in the car.

1. Make sure that your phone supports teth-

ering and that this function is activated.

On an iPhone, this function is known as

"tethering". On Android phones, this func-

tion may have different names but is fre-

quently known as "hotspot". For iPhones,

the menu page "tethering" must also be

open until the Internet connection has

been established.

Create an Internet connection via Bluetooth

by sharing your phone's Internet access and

access several online services in the car.

1. To be able to connect the car to the Inter-

net via a Bluetooth-connected phone, the

phone has to have already been con-

nected to the car via Bluetooth for a first

time.

> Your car is now connected to the Inter-

net via the Bluetooth-connected phone.

The telephone and network provider must

support tethering (Internet connection

sharing), and the subscription must include

data.

2. Make sure that your phone supports teth-

ering and that this function is activated.

On an iPhone, this function is known as

"tethering". On Android phones, this func-

tion may have different names but is fre-

quently known as "hotspot". For iPhones,

the menu page "tethering" must also be

open until the Internet connection has

been established.

Press Settings in the top view.

When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possi-

ble to connect the car to the Internet using

Wi-Fi or the car modem*.

3. Continue to Communication Wi-Fi.

4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking

the box for Wi-Fi.

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3. If the phone has been connected via Blue-

tooth previously, press Settings in the

centre display top view.

5. If another connection source has been

used, confirm the option to change con-

nection.

Connect the car to the Internet via car

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modem (SIM card) (p. 507)

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6. Tap on the network name of the network

to be connected.

4. Press Communication Bluetooth

Devices.

Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-

tooth for the first time (p. 495)

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7. Enter the network password.

> The car connects to the network.

Tick the box for Bluetooth Internet

connection under the heading Internet

connection.

Connect the car to the Internet via a

phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)

Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 487)

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Note that certain phones switch off tethering

after the contact with the car has been discon-

nected, e.g. when leaving the car and until the

next time it is used. The tethering in the phone

Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 502)

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therefore needs to be reactivated the next

time it is used.

4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking

Connect the car to the Internet via

car modem (SIM card)

the box for Car modem Internet.

It is possible to establish an Internet connec-

tion via the car modem and a personal SIM

card (P-SIM)*.

When a phone is connected to the car, it is

saved for future use. To show a list of saved

networks or manually delete saved networks,

5. If another connection source has been

used, confirm the option to change con-

nection.

Cars equipped with Volvo On Call will use the

Internet connection with car modem for the

services.

go to Settings Communication Wi-Fi

Saved networks.

6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.

> The car connects to the network.

The telephone and network provider must

support tethering (Internet connection

sharing), and the subscription must include

data.

Note that the SIM card used for Internet

connection via P-SIM cannot have the

same telephone number as the SIM card

that the phone uses. If this is disregarded,

it will not be possible to route calls cor-

rectly to the telephone. Therefore, use a

SIM card with a separate telephone num-

ber for the Internet connection, or a data

card that does not handle telephone calls

and is therefore unable to disrupt the func-

tion of the telephone.

Technical and safety requirements for Wi-Fi

connection, are described in a separate sec-

tion.

Fit a personal SIM card into the holder

under the cargo area floor.

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Note that a mini SIM is required to fit the

car's card reader.

Folding up the cargo area floor (p. 561)

Settings for car modem * (p. 508)

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Remove Wi-Fi network (p. 510)

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Press Settings in the top view.

3. Press Communication Car Modem

Internet.

Wi-Fi technologies and security (p. 510)

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Change PIN - a maximum of 4 digits can

be entered.

Settings for car modem*

Sharing Internet access from the

car via a Wi-Fi hotspot

When the car is online, its Internet connec-

The car is equipped with a modem that can

be used to connect the car to the Internet. It

is also possible to share the Internet connec-

tion via Wi-Fi.

Disable PIN - select whether the PIN

code shall be required for access to the

SIM card.

tion can be shared to allow other devices to

use it¹⁷

Press Settings in the top view.

Send request code — used e.g. to top up

or check the balance on a prepaid card.

Functionality depends on the provider.

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2. Press Communication Car Modem

Internet and select settings:

Car modem Internet - select whether to

use the car modem as Internet connec-

tion.

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Connect the car to the Internet via car

Note that the SIM card used for Internet

connection via P-SIM cannot have the

same telephone number as the SIM card

that the phone uses. If this is disregarded,

it will not be possible to route calls cor-

rectly to the telephone. Therefore, use a

SIM card with a separate telephone num-

ber for the Internet connection, or a data

card that does not handle telephone calls

and is therefore unable to disrupt the func-

tion of the telephone.

Data usage - tap on Reset resets the

counters for received and sent data vol-

ume.

Network.

Select network operator - automatic or

manual selection of network operator.

Data roaming - if the box is ticked, the

car modem will attempt to connect to the

Internet when the car is abroad and out-

side its home network. Note that this may

result in heavy costs. Check your roaming

agreement for data traffic abroad with

your network provider in your home coun-

try.

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modem (SIM card) (p. 507)

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SIM card PIN.

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Does not apply when the car is online via Wi-Fi.

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The network operator (SIM card) must sup-

port tethering (sharing of the Internet connec-

tion).

No or poor Internet connection

Factors that affect the Internet connection.

The amount of data transferred is dependent

on the services or apps in use in the car. For

example, streaming audio can require large

amounts of data which requires a good con-

nection and good signal strength.

Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in

further charges from your network opera-

tor.

Press Settings in the top view.

2. Press Communication Car Wi-Fi

Hotspot.

Contact your network operator about the

cost for data traffic.

Tap on Network name and name the

shared connection.

Phone to car

Connection status is indicated by the symbol

in the centre display's status bar.

The speed of the Internet connection may vary

depending on the location of the phone in the

car. Move the phone closer to the centre dis-

play in order to increase the signal strength.

Ensure that there is no source of interference

in between.

Tap on Password and select a password

to be entered on connecting devices.

Press Connected devices to see a list of the

currently connected devices.

Tap on Frequency band and select the

frequency on which the hotspot is to

transmit data. Note that selection of fre-

quency band is not available in all markets.

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Symbols in the centre display's status bar

(p. 112)

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Phone to network operator

The speed of the mobile network varies

depending on the coverage in the present

location. Poor network coverage may occur,

for example in tunnels, in mountainous coun-

try, in deep valleys or indoors. The speed also

depends on the agreement you have with your

network.

6. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking

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the box for Car Wi-Fi Hotspot.

7. If Wi-Fi has been used as a connection

source, confirm the option to change con-

nection.

> It is now possible for external devices

to connect to the car's tethering (Wi-Fi

hotspot).

In the event of problems with data traffic,

contact your network operator.

Restarting the phone

If there are problems with the Internet con-

nection then it may help to restart the phone.

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Remove Wi-Fi network

Removing a network that is not to be used.

Wi-Fi technologies and security

Wi-Fi technologies and security (p. 510)

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Possible network types to connect to.

It is only possible to connect to the following

types of network:

Press Settings in the top view.

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2. Continue to Communication Wi-Fi

Saved networks.

Frequency — 2.4 or 5 GHz¹⁸

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Standards — 802.11 a/b/g/n.

Tap on Forget alongside the network to

be removed.

Security type — WPA2-AES-CCMP.

The car’s Wi-Fi system is designed to handle

Wi-Fi devices inside the car.

4. Confirm the selection.

> The car will no longer connect to the

network in future.

If several devices operate on the frequency at

the same time then it may result in reduced

performance.

Remove all networks

All networks can be removed simultaneously

by restoring factory settings. Please note that

all user data and system settings are reset to

original factory settings.

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