By connecting an iPhone to your car you can, amongst other things, listen to music, make calls, send and receive messages, as well as use selected apps. The functions can also be voice-controlled using Siri.
For information about how to start Apple CarPlay, see the video or the instructions below.
Voice control using Siri must be activated in your phone before using Apple CarPlay. Activate Siri by selecting Settings > General > Siri in your phone.
Connect your iPhone via USB cable to the USB port located in the car's tunnel console.
Read the information in the pop-up message and tap on OK.
Open the centre display's application view (Navigate in the centre display) in the car. Select the icon for Apple CarPlay.
Read the terms and conditions and tap on Accept in order to connect.
The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.
Your iPhone shows the text "CarPlay".
The mobile phone is mirrored in the centre display and in the driver display. The apps shown in the subview can be controlled both from the car's centre display and from the mobile phone.
Apple CarPlay is run in the background if another app is started in the same subview. To show Apple CarPlay in the subview again - tap on the Apple CarPlay icon in the app view.
A maximum of 20 Apple devices can be stored in the list of previously connected devices. When the list is full and a new device is connected, the oldest device is deleted.
If you have a mobile phone connected to the car via Bluetooth, the connection will be closed when you start Apple CarPlay. To connect the car to the Internet while you are using Apple CarPlay, use Wi-Fi or the car modem (P-SIM)Only cars with Volvo On Call.. For more information, see About Apple CarPlay.
For helpful tips for using Apple CarPlay, see Tips for using Apple CarPlay.
Availability and functionality may vary depending on market.
XC90 and XC90 Twin Engine of model year 2016 and later equipped with Apple CarPlay