Internet connection

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:
  • Mobile network
  • Wi-Fi network
  • Bluetooth-connected phone tethering

Mobile network

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, 5G. The available mobile network speeds depend on the SIM card installed in your car.

 Note

Mobile network connectivity conditions and limitations

  • You need to consent to the mobile network operator's terms to enable the mobile internet connection. You can do this during onboarding and via the car's privacy settings.
  • 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.

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.

Internet connection settings

You can find the connectivity settings in the centre display.

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