Media Player

Playing Media

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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

Volvo XC90. Playing media

App. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depending on market and model).

USB Flash Drive

  1. Insert a USB flash drive.
  2. Open the USB app from App view.
  3. Select the track you would like to play.
    • Playback will start.

MP3 Player and iPod®

  1. Connect the media source.
  2. Start playback on the connected media.
  3. Open the app (iPod, USB) from App view.
    1. Playback will start.

Bluetooth Connected Device

  1. Activate Bluetooth on the media source.
  2. Connect the media source.
  3. Start playback on the connected media.
  4. Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
    • Playback will start.

Internet-Connected Media

Media playback from internet-connected apps:

  1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
  2. Open the app from the App view.
    • Playback will start.

Read the separate section on how to download apps.

Videos

  1. Connect the media source.
  2. Open the USB app from App view.
  3. Tap the title you would like to play.
    • Playback will start.

Apple CarPlay

CarPlay is described in a separate section.

Android Auto

Android Auto is described in a separate section.

Test yourself

A quick Volvo XC90 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.