Bluetooth music streaming

Gmez · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:07

Newbie here, just ordered MY2014 XC60 SE Lux with standard stereo due for delivery Jan/Feb and just wanted to double check something whilst i still have time to change my spec.

Plan to link iPhone or iPad via bluetooth to play music from offline spotify, i think i will have to control songs via device rather than from car?, does anyone do this now and has any issues. If a phone is also connected, eg. blackberry and the iPad is playing the music then i presume the music will cut out to receive call?

ayh20 · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:21

Streaming music seems to depend on the device and the player software.

But you should be able to a) Control via the steering wheel and b) get information about what is playing on the sensus screen (in media screen).

Yes, if a call comes in the music is muted.

Andy

deefadog · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:30

Hi Gemez

If you connect your iPhone / ipad to the USB port in the centre consul you can then control the music from the steering wheel control and also get playlists on the screen and still use Bluetooth for your phone. I bought a ipod specially for my XC60 and leave it permanently connected to the USB port and velcoed to the inside of the centre consul only take it out to add more music.

Chris

Gmez · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:35

Andy/Chris, thanks for quick replies,

Andy - the basic stereo doesn't seem to have sensus so this is why i was wondering how controllable it is or if i need to upgrade to Sensus.

Chris - do you play and control music stored in something other than itunes via the usb connection, all my music is on spotify,
thanks

ayh20 · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:41

Gmez,
Sorry i can't comment on non sensus systems. If you are buying new, don't they all come with Sensus now ? (making the assumption you are buying new or nearly new)

GMcL · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:56

Bluetooth has effectively two channels one for music, one for phone. Go into the BT settings on each device and select the appropriate channel.

deefadog · Dec 5th, 2013, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmez

Andy/Chris, thanks for quick replies,

Andy - the basic stereo doesn't seem to have sensus so this is why i was wondering how controllable it is or if i need to upgrade to Sensus.

Chris - do you play and control music stored in something other than itunes via the usb connection, all my music is on spotify,
thanks

I have both iTunes and spotify on my ipod and both work fine on the USB connection and on the car display

Chris

Tripleh · Jun 22nd, 2014, 21:10

I have spotify and want to control it with the car on screen, but whilst it plays spotify the car screen shows music tracks that are on my ipod and not spotify. Is that right? XC60 MY14

Flux · Jun 22nd, 2014, 21:21

Think you need to make sure you have tracks downloaded to your mobile within the Spotify app.

You then need to open Spotify on your phone and select a track from the beginning of one of your playlists and then it will stream over bluetooth via the media player.

That's how mine works although I have sensus connect with internet connection and I often stream mine online (but can be flaky if you lose your mobile phone signal).

Hope this helps.

Tripleh · Jun 22nd, 2014, 22:50

Cheers Flux. I have got that bit, but I was wondering if there is any control of spotify through the car? And should I be able to see the spotify track on the car screen?

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Gmez New Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2015 09:22 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast	Bluetooth music streaming Newbie here, just ordered MY2014 XC60 SE Lux with standard stereo due for delivery Jan/Feb and just wanted to double check something whilst i still have time to change my spec. Plan to link iPhone or iPad via bluetooth to play music from offline spotify, i think i will have to control songs via device rather than from car?, does anyone do this now and has any issues. If a phone is also connected, eg. blackberry and the iPad is playing the music then i presume the music will cut out to receive call?

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Tripleh Junior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 12:42 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Solihull	I have spotify and want to control it with the car on screen, but whilst it plays spotify the car screen shows music tracks that are on my ipod and not spotify. Is that right? XC60 MY14 __________________ Sapphire Black XC60 SE Lux D4 Manual. MY14

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Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	Think you need to make sure you have tracks downloaded to your mobile within the Spotify app. You then need to open Spotify on your phone and select a track from the beginning of one of your playlists and then it will stream over bluetooth via the media player. That's how mine works although I have sensus connect with internet connection and I often stream mine online (but can be flaky if you lose your mobile phone signal). Hope this helps. __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5 Last edited by Flux; Jun 22nd, 2014 at 21:39.

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Tripleh Junior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 12:42 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Solihull	Cheers Flux. I have got that bit, but I was wondering if there is any control of spotify through the car? And should I be able to see the spotify track on the car screen? __________________ Sapphire Black XC60 SE Lux D4 Manual. MY14

Dec 5th, 2013, 17:21	#2
ayh20 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2023 14:25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Godalming	Streaming music seems to depend on the device and the player software. But you should be able to a) Control via the steering wheel and b) get information about what is playing on the sensus screen (in media screen). Yes, if a call comes in the music is muted. Andy

Dec 5th, 2013, 17:30	#3
deefadog Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2017 19:36 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wimborne	Hi Gemez If you connect your iPhone / ipad to the USB port in the centre consul you can then control the music from the steering wheel control and also get playlists on the screen and still use Bluetooth for your phone. I bought a ipod specially for my XC60 and leave it permanently connected to the USB port and velcoed to the inside of the centre consul only take it out to add more music. Chris

Dec 5th, 2013, 17:35	#4
Gmez New Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2015 09:22 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast	Andy/Chris, thanks for quick replies, Andy - the basic stereo doesn't seem to have sensus so this is why i was wondering how controllable it is or if i need to upgrade to Sensus. Chris - do you play and control music stored in something other than itunes via the usb connection, all my music is on spotify, thanks

Dec 5th, 2013, 17:41	#5
ayh20 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2023 14:25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Godalming	Gmez, Sorry i can't comment on non sensus systems. If you are buying new, don't they all come with Sensus now ? (making the assumption you are buying new or nearly new)

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