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:
A phone equipped with Bluetooth can be wirelessly connected to the vehicle's
integrated hands-free system.
The audio and media system offers hands-free functionality for remotely controlling
a number of the phone's features. The phone's integrated controls can also be used,
even when it is connected to the vehicle...
HD Radio is a brand name registered by the DTS, Inc.1. They are the
developer of a broadcasting technology called IBOC or In Band On Channel, which
refers to the method of transmitting a digital radio broadcast signal centered on
the same frequency as the AM or FM station's present frequency...