Spotify question

AdamXC60 · Apr 30th, 2018, 20:01

Hi 👋

I’m new to the Volvo owners club and picking up my car on Friday - can’t wait! I’m so impatient.

I bought a ‘64 plate XC60 R-Design Lux Nav with Polestar upgrade.

I didn’t get a chance to play with too many of the gadgets but the test drive was great. I read a review online about it connects to Spotify. Is that true?

I plan on paying for the yearly subscription to Volvo on-call

Anything else I should be aware of on this car would be great.

Thanks,
Adam

tompip · Apr 30th, 2018, 21:45

hi, i have spotify on my phone, you just connect your phone to the car and locate USB on the dial on the car and it should sync

PS if you get your service through the main dealer then you get a software upgrade and volvo on call included in the overall cost of the service

Chief inspector · May 1st, 2018, 08:21

As above, its not built in unless you get a 2018 XC60.

Mine is a MY16 and it streams Spotify through Bluetooth to the car (no wires), displays track information and you can go back and forwards through the chosen playlist with the steering wheel arrows.

AdamXC60 · May 1st, 2018, 14:40

Awesome. Thank you both

That’s fine by me. If it was fully built in it was just a bonus.

Guess I’ll have to save for a 2018 😏

smudgers · Jul 30th, 2018, 21:14

sorry to jump in on your post, does anyone know which method plays better quality music.
usb ?
streaming ?

Brankster · Jul 30th, 2018, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudgers

sorry to jump in on your post, does anyone know which method plays better quality music.
usb ?
streaming ?

Both are pretty much as good as each other. I did find apple music to have a great sound.

Considered1 · Jul 31st, 2018, 10:21

if your car has Volvo On Call then you will have an extra data sim slot in the glovebox should you wish to get a data sim.

Your phone should connect automatically so I would wait until you get the car before deciding if you want (def dont need) the extra data sim. Your Data Sim in the car will also likely still be 3g mobile not 4g.

Still make sure you activate On Call though, well worth it for the safety features/remote locking/app etc (may depend on model year and engine)

Apr 30th, 2018, 20:01	#1
AdamXC60 New Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2018 18:27 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Somerset	Spotify question Hi 👋 I’m new to the Volvo owners club and picking up my car on Friday - can’t wait! I’m so impatient. I bought a ‘64 plate XC60 R-Design Lux Nav with Polestar upgrade. I didn’t get a chance to play with too many of the gadgets but the test drive was great. I read a review online about it connects to Spotify. Is that true? I plan on paying for the yearly subscription to Volvo on-call Anything else I should be aware of on this car would be great. Thanks, Adam

Apr 30th, 2018, 21:45	#2
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	connecting hi, i have spotify on my phone, you just connect your phone to the car and locate USB on the dial on the car and it should sync PS if you get your service through the main dealer then you get a software upgrade and volvo on call included in the overall cost of the service __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

May 1st, 2018, 08:21	#3
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	As above, its not built in unless you get a 2018 XC60. Mine is a MY16 and it streams Spotify through Bluetooth to the car (no wires), displays track information and you can go back and forwards through the chosen playlist with the steering wheel arrows. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

Jul 30th, 2018, 21:14	#5
smudgers Junior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2021 18:02 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kent	Hi sorry to jump in on your post, does anyone know which method plays better quality music. usb ? streaming ?

Jul 31st, 2018, 10:21	#7
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	if your car has Volvo On Call then you will have an extra data sim slot in the glovebox should you wish to get a data sim. Your phone should connect automatically so I would wait until you get the car before deciding if you want (def dont need) the extra data sim. Your Data Sim in the car will also likely still be 3g mobile not 4g. Still make sure you activate On Call though, well worth it for the safety features/remote locking/app etc (may depend on model year and engine) __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera Last edited by Considered1; Jul 31st, 2018 at 10:23.

May 1st, 2018, 14:40	#4
AdamXC60 New Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2018 18:27 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Somerset	Awesome. Thank you both That’s fine by me. If it was fully built in it was just a bonus. Guess I’ll have to save for a 2018 😏

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