Internet connection

Updated 10/28/2024

Connecting your car to the internet gives you access to certain features and over-the-air software updates.

There are several ways to connect your car to the internet. When the car can access the internet in more than one way, it prioritises them in the following order:

Wi-Fi network
Bluetooth-connected phone tethering
Mobile network1

Wi-Fi

You can connect the car to a Wi-Fi network for internet access. The car can automatically connect to the network whenever it's within range.

Bluetooth-connected phone tethering

When a phone is connected to the car via Bluetooth, the car can use the phone's mobile internet connection. To do this, Bluetooth tethering needs to be enabled for the phone in the car's connectivity settings. Both the phone and mobile network provider need to support sharing an internet connection through tethering.

Mobile network1

Your car has a built-in modem for connecting to a mobile network. The mobile internet connection is set up before you get your car and is included for a certain number of years. As long as the car has an active mobile network service plan and it's in an area with network reception, it can connect to the internet. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for information about mobile connectivity services for your car.

The car supports mobile networks up to, and including, 4G. The available mobile network speeds depend on the SIM card installed in your car.

Note

Internet consent

You need to accept the internet terms and conditions before using the mobile network internet. Just go to Internet terms of service in the privacy settings to accept and also check that you have accepted the terms and conditions.

Mobile network connectivity conditions and limitations

The car needs to be in an area with mobile network reception.
Mobile connectivity services must be active for the region in which the car is located.
Obstacles such as buildings, hills and mountains can weaken or block the mobile network signal.

Internet connection settings

You can find the connectivity settings in the centre display.