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.
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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:
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
For some transmission variants, it is not possible to shift from P position
if the engine is switched off...
The parking lights can be used to help other road users see the vehicle if
it is stopped or parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering wheel lever to turn
on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position
to turn on the parking lights (the license plate lighting will also illuminate)...