When your car is connected, it is possible to share your Internet connection so that other devices in the car can use the Internet connection.Not applicable when connecting via Wi-Fi.
To share your Internet connection via a Wi-Fi hotspot, follow the instructions below.
The network operator (SIM card) must support tethering (distribution of Internet connection).
Press Settings in top view.
Press CommunicationCar Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Press Network name and name your Internet sharing.
Press Password and select a password which then has to be entered on connecting devices.
Press Frequency band frequency at which the Internet sharing should transmit data. Note that choosing a frequency band is not available in all markets.
Activate/deactivate by checking/unchecking the Car Wi-Fi Hotspot box.
If Wi-Fi was previously used as a connection source, confirm your change of connection.
It is now possible for external devices to connect to the car's Internet sharing (Wi-Fi-hotspot).
Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in further charges from your network operator.
Contact your network operator about the cost for data traffic.
The connection status is shown by means of a symbol in the status field in the centre display.
Press Connected devices to view a list of currently connected devices.
XC90 and XC90 Twin Engine of model year 2016 onwards