Streaming Media Via Bluetooth; Connecting A Device Via Bluetooth; Playing Media Via The Usb Port - Volvo XC40 2021 Owner's Manual

Streaming media via Bluetooth

The vehicle's media player is equipped with
Bluetooth and can play audio files from
Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as
cellular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to
wirelessly play audio files from an external
device, the device must be connected to the
vehicle via Bluetooth.
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Connecting a device via Bluetooth

(p. 455)
Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-
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tooth for the first time (p. 466)
Playing media (p. 450)
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Compatible file formats for media
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(p. 457)
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Connecting a device via Bluetooth
Connect a Bluetooth
wirelessly play media and give the vehicle an
Internet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth
all phones are fully compatible with the vehi-
cle.
The procedure for connecting a media device
is the same as for connecting a cellular phone
to the vehicle via Bluetooth
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Related information
• Streaming media via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-
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tooth for the first time (p. 466)
Playing media (p. 450)
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Playing media via the USB port

® External audio sources, such as an iPod® or
device to the vehicle to
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio
system via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can be
charged when they are connected via the USB
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technology, but not
port and the ignition is in mode I, II or the
engine is running.
The content on the external source can be
read faster if it only contains data of a compat-
ible format. Video files can also be played via
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the USB port.
Some MP3 players have their own file system
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(p. 455)
that the vehicle has support for.
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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 456)
Playing media (p. 450)
Video (p. 453)
Ignition modes (p. 372)
Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 456)
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Apple CarPlay * (p. 458)
Android Auto* (p. 462)
* Option/accessory.
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