Volvo XC90: Media player / Sharing Internet from the vehicle via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, other devices may share the
vehicle's Internet connection1.

The network service provider (SIM card) must support Internet sharing (tethering).
- Tap Settings in the Top view.
- Tap Communication
Vehicle
Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- Tap Network name to assign a name to the hotspot.
- Tap Password and create a password. This password can then be used
to connect other devices to this hotspot.
- Tap Frequency band and select a frequency for the hotspot to use
to transmit data. Please note that selecting a frequency is not possible on
all markets.
- Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/ uncheck the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
box.
- If Wi-Fi is being used to connect to the Internet, confirm the change of
connections.
- It is now possible for external devices to connect to the vehicle's
Wi-Fi hotspot.
NOTE
Activation of Wi-Fi hotspot can cause additional charges from your network
operator.
Contact your network operator about data traffic costs.
The connection status is shown by a symbol in the center display's status bar.
Tap Connected devices to see a list of currently connected devices.
1 This does not apply when the vehicle is connected
to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
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 Internet connection over Wi-Fi...
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...
Other information:
Volvo Cars' website and support site contain additional information about
your vehicle.
Online support
Go to volvocars.com/support to visit the site. The support site is available
in most markets.
The site contains support for e.g. Internet- based services and functions, Volvo
On Call, the navigation system * and apps...
Resetting user data when the vehicle changes owners
If the vehicle changes owners, all user data and system settings should be
reset to factory defaults.
Vehicle settings can be reset at different levels. Reset all user data and system
settings to their original factory defaults when the vehicle changes owner...