Aux input newer models

aslan · Nov 17th, 2014, 01:16

Hello

I gather searching the forum that the Aux input is only found in newer models. I have a MY08 and have an aux input located at the center cupholder.

Have anyone used a male to male aux (stereo) jack cable to connect an android phone to the HU using this Aux input?

I'm not well versed in audio stuff but any advice on how to use the aux input for playing from an external device much appreciated. I've come across people using the Aux input to connect to an Ipod so it sounds possible it may work with an Android phone.

I'm aware Volvo has a kit for a USB connection (expensive) and there are aftermarkets solution (also expensive for me).

Thanks!

Chesney46 · Nov 17th, 2014, 08:13

I'm guessing it's a 3.5mm jack, just like a headphone socket?
In which case you can plug anything in there, iphone, android phone, mp3 player. It just receives the audio signal as headphones would, the format is insignificant. As long, of course, as your stereo has an aux input option listed in the menus.

bobdabuilda · Nov 17th, 2014, 08:31

It works fine with android aslan as explained above.

aslan · Dec 12th, 2014, 11:39

Thanks everyone. Bought a cheap cable and got it working with my android lollipop. Pretty dandy as can activate the player on the phone using google now voice activation.

The steering wheel's volume button works. And surprisingly the auto volume mute / lowering works when reversing, but using the radio and CD it doesn't ...

xco · Dec 13th, 2014, 20:20

Hi aslan
Glad you got your aux in sorted.
I think your year xc90 should have an ipod lead in and a usb lead in.
I have MY 08 SE LUX and these 2 input leads are in the glove box as well as my aux in in centre consul same as yours.
However, I have dynaudio premium sound system so may be different, just passing info on.

aslan · Dec 14th, 2014, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by xco

Hi aslan
Glad you got your aux in sorted.
I think your year xc90 should have an ipod lead in and a usb lead in.
I have MY 08 SE LUX and these 2 input leads are in the glove box as well as my aux in in centre consul same as yours.
However, I have dynaudio premium sound system so may be different, just passing info on.

Hi xco,

I think you are right. I don't have the dynaudio system and I don't have the input leads in the glove box. I did looked there hoping I'm lucky but unfortunately not!

I would love the USB leads but the price to have the Volvo version installed is sooo expensive.

xco · Dec 15th, 2014, 20:40

Just a headsup re your aux in you may already know but if not here goes.
When you use your phone or any other aux source to input they say in handbook have your volume on input device turned up full as is effectively only signal so the higher the better and also do not have plugged in charging at same time.
On a recent through the night trip to scotland I had occasion to use my mobile as source but hadn't read about not charging it at same time.
Quite honestly it sounded crap, but when I looked into why it sounded crap I found out about not charging it at same time, unplugged it from usb cigarette charger and it immediately sounded superb as it should do.
Hope this helps, please ignore if you already know.

aslan · Dec 17th, 2014, 05:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by xco

When you use your phone or any other aux source to input they say in handbook have your volume on input device turned up full as is effectively only signal so the higher the better and also do not have plugged in charging at same time.
On a recent through the night trip to scotland I had occasion to use my mobile as source but hadn't read about not charging it at same time.
Quite honestly it sounded crap, but when I looked into why it sounded crap I found out about not charging it at same time, unplugged it from usb cigarette charger and it immediately sounded superb as it should do

Hi,

TBH I didn't pour over the details in the handbook.

I have done the steps as suggested and I found that having the input device volume at full is good and better clarity.

I have always used the phone while charging. I tried unplugging it today and I can't really appreciate any difference. The sound is decent on my setup at least, with or without plugged into the charger.

Thanks for the advice though!

xco · Dec 17th, 2014, 18:00

Ok no probs
MY 08 XC90 Page 209 infotainment system note aux, may be different on yours.
Cheers.

Nov 17th, 2014, 01:16	#1
aslan From far away Last Online: May 9th, 2023 05:21 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Selangor	Aux input newer models Hello I gather searching the forum that the Aux input is only found in newer models. I have a MY08 and have an aux input located at the center cupholder. Have anyone used a male to male aux (stereo) jack cable to connect an android phone to the HU using this Aux input? I'm not well versed in audio stuff but any advice on how to use the aux input for playing from an external device much appreciated. I've come across people using the Aux input to connect to an Ipod so it sounds possible it may work with an Android phone. I'm aware Volvo has a kit for a USB connection (expensive) and there are aftermarkets solution (also expensive for me). Thanks! __________________ XC90 2.5T 2009 B5204T5 S80 2005 - sold B4204T3 V40 2004 - sold B230E 740 1989 - sold

Nov 17th, 2014, 08:13	#2
Chesney46 Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2023 14:18 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rainham	I'm guessing it's a 3.5mm jack, just like a headphone socket? In which case you can plug anything in there, iphone, android phone, mp3 player. It just receives the audio signal as headphones would, the format is insignificant. As long, of course, as your stereo has an aux input option listed in the menus. __________________ XC90 D5 in the only colour worth having, black. Obviously with the obligatory tinted windows.

Dec 12th, 2014, 11:39	#4
aslan From far away Last Online: May 9th, 2023 05:21 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Selangor	Thanks everyone. Bought a cheap cable and got it working with my android lollipop. Pretty dandy as can activate the player on the phone using google now voice activation. The steering wheel's volume button works. And surprisingly the auto volume mute / lowering works when reversing, but using the radio and CD it doesn't ... __________________ XC90 2.5T 2009 B5204T5 S80 2005 - sold B4204T3 V40 2004 - sold B230E 740 1989 - sold

Dec 13th, 2014, 20:20	#5
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Hi aslan Glad you got your aux in sorted. I think your year xc90 should have an ipod lead in and a usb lead in. I have MY 08 SE LUX and these 2 input leads are in the glove box as well as my aux in in centre consul same as yours. However, I have dynaudio premium sound system so may be different, just passing info on. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Dec 15th, 2014, 20:40	#7
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Just a headsup re your aux in you may already know but if not here goes. When you use your phone or any other aux source to input they say in handbook have your volume on input device turned up full as is effectively only signal so the higher the better and also do not have plugged in charging at same time. On a recent through the night trip to scotland I had occasion to use my mobile as source but hadn't read about not charging it at same time. Quite honestly it sounded crap, but when I looked into why it sounded crap I found out about not charging it at same time, unplugged it from usb cigarette charger and it immediately sounded superb as it should do. Hope this helps, please ignore if you already know. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Nov 17th, 2014, 08:31	#3
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	It works fine with android aslan as explained above.

Dec 17th, 2014, 18:00	#9
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Ok no probs MY 08 XC90 Page 209 infotainment system note aux, may be different on yours. Cheers. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

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