Rear seat DVD screens

Jelmok · Dec 12th, 2015, 09:15

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum and to Volvo's! I have a T8 on order for delivery in March, and am looking into options for rear seat entertainment for my 2 kids. Previously we have had a pair of headrest DVD players, but I understand that Volvo doesn't supply these on the new XC90. I was wondering if any of you have fitted something similar to your XC90s and if so what you opted for? I am not too hot on the idea of the Volvo iPad holders since I am certain that we will forget they are there at some point and it will make them a theft risk. Can any of you advise if the headrests are removeable on your car and whether I could replace them with an aftermarket option with a built in DVD player?

Many thanks,

John.

TheDufster · Dec 14th, 2015, 11:39

I've got a couple of Nextbase DVD players that I had in my old XC90. The main problem was fitting them to the head restraints because the Volvo ones don't come off and don't have the normal "poles" that you find in other cars

I found some bespoke brackets made specifically for Volvos - it was discussed in these threads. See if you can see anything in there that helps.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=124079

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=105054

I haven't yet tried to fit the brackets in my new model XC90..........

tt82 · Dec 14th, 2015, 13:13

I haven't looked to closely at a new XC90 but the headrest are removable in all other models. There is a latch on the rear of the seat where the headrest meets the main body, that releases them. If you feel along the leather then you will feel an indent where it is.

Could you look at ordering a system for a S80/V70 or old XC90 and if those headrest fit in the new XC90, use them? You would need to run the cable through the seat backs and find somewhere to put the DVD player where you could get power to it though.

volvo for ever · Dec 26th, 2015, 20:51

volvo i pad holders are only thing available easy to fit and look good

RoyMacDonald · Dec 27th, 2015, 15:32

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Originally Posted by volvo for ever

volvo i pad holders are only thing available easy to fit and look good

And if you don't own an iPad? I have a Samsung because it has an OLED screen that's much better. Guess there is aftermarket stuff that can be used.

volvo for ever · Dec 27th, 2015, 19:39

if you go into volvo showroom they usually have all the cars speced up try your samsung it it it looks good and very easy fitted ive fitted 3 of them to date ....

Dec 12th, 2015, 09:15	#1
Jelmok New Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2019 16:39 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: London	Rear seat DVD screens Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and to Volvo's! I have a T8 on order for delivery in March, and am looking into options for rear seat entertainment for my 2 kids. Previously we have had a pair of headrest DVD players, but I understand that Volvo doesn't supply these on the new XC90. I was wondering if any of you have fitted something similar to your XC90s and if so what you opted for? I am not too hot on the idea of the Volvo iPad holders since I am certain that we will forget they are there at some point and it will make them a theft risk. Can any of you advise if the headrests are removeable on your car and whether I could replace them with an aftermarket option with a built in DVD player? Many thanks, John.

Dec 14th, 2015, 11:39	#2
TheDufster Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds, UK	I've got a couple of Nextbase DVD players that I had in my old XC90. The main problem was fitting them to the head restraints because the Volvo ones don't come off and don't have the normal "poles" that you find in other cars I found some bespoke brackets made specifically for Volvos - it was discussed in these threads. See if you can see anything in there that helps. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=124079 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=105054 I haven't yet tried to fit the brackets in my new model XC90.......... __________________ XC90 Inscription Pro B5 MY20, Savile Grey, 21” Multi-Spoke Diamond Cut/Black Alloys, Xenium Pack XC40 1.5 T3 R-Design

Dec 14th, 2015, 13:13	#3
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I haven't looked to closely at a new XC90 but the headrest are removable in all other models. There is a latch on the rear of the seat where the headrest meets the main body, that releases them. If you feel along the leather then you will feel an indent where it is. Could you look at ordering a system for a S80/V70 or old XC90 and if those headrest fit in the new XC90, use them? You would need to run the cable through the seat backs and find somewhere to put the DVD player where you could get power to it though. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Dec 26th, 2015, 20:51	#4
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	volvo i pad holders are only thing available easy to fit and look good

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volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	if you go into volvo showroom they usually have all the cars speced up try your samsung it it it looks good and very easy fitted ive fitted 3 of them to date ....

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