Volvo XC90: Media player / Playing media
The media player is controlled from the center display. Several other functions
can also be controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad or by using voice
commands.
The radio can also be controlled in the media player. See the section describing
the radio.
Starting a media source

App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depending
on market and model).
USB flash drive
- Inset a USB flash drive.
- Open the USB app from App view.
- Select the track you would like to play.
MP3 player and iPod®
NOTE
To start playback from an iPod, the iPod app must be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car's audio and media system has a
menu structure similar to the iPod player's own menu structure.
- Connect a media source.
- Start playback in the connected media source.
- Open the app (iPod, USB) from App view.
- Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
- Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
- Connect a media source.
- Start playback in the connected media source.
- Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connection:
- Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
- Open the app from the App view.
Read the separate section on how to download apps.
Video
- Connect a media source.
- Open the USB app from App view.
- Tap the title you would like to play.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.
The media player can play audio from external audio sources connected via
USB port or Bluetooth. It can also play video format via the USB port.
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is also possible to listen
to web radio, audio books and to access music services via apps...
Media playback can be controlled using voice commands, the steering wheel
keypad or the center display.
The media player can be controlled
using voice commands, the right-side steering wheel keypad or the center display...
Other information:
Streaming media via Bluetooth®
The vehicle's media player is equipped with Bluetooth and can play audio files
from Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as cellular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wirelessly play audio files from
an external device, the device must be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth...
Gracenote identifies artists, albums, tracks and any associated images that
can be displayed during playback.
Gracenote MusicID® is a standard for music recognition. It can identify and analyze
the metadata of music files and present information about the music...