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- “Climate” – starts a dialogue for climate control and shows examples of commands.
- “Set temperature to X degrees” – sets the desired temperature.
- “Raise temperature“/”Lower temperature” – raise/lower the temperature setting one step.
- “Sync temperature” – synchronises the temperature for all climate zones in the car with the temperature set for the driver’s side.
- “Air on feet“/”Air on body” – opens the desired air flow.
- “Air on feet off“/”Air on body off” – closes the desired air flow.
- “Set fan to max“/”Turn off fan” – changes the air flow to Max/Off.
- “Raise fan speed“/”Lower fan speed” – raises/lowers the fan level one step.
- “Turn on auto” – activates automatic climate regulation.
- “Air condition on“/”Air condition off” – activates/deactivates the air conditioning.
- “Recirculation on“/”Recirculation off” – activates/deactivates the air circulation.
- “Turn on defroster “/”Turn off defroster” – activates/deactivates defrosting of windows and door mirrors.
- “Turn on max defroster“/”Turn max defroster off” – activates/deactivates the max defroster.
- “Turn on electric defroster“/”Turn off electric defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated windscreen.
- “Turn on rear defroster“/”Turn off rear defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- “Turn steering wheel heat on“/”Turn steering wheel heat off” – activates/deactivates the heated steering wheel.
- “Raise steering wheel heat“/”Lower steering wheel heat” – raises/lowers the setting for the heated steering wheel one step.
- “Turn on seat heat“/”Turn off seat heat” – activates/deactivates the heated driver seat.
- “Raise seat heat“/”Lower seat heat” – raises/lowers the setting level for the heated driver seat one step.
- “Turn on seat ventilation“/”Turn off seat ventilation” – activates/deactivates the ventilated driver seat.
- “Raise seat ventilation“/”Lower seat ventilation” – raises/lowers the setting level for the ventilated driver seat one step.
Note
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the
Voice control of radio and media
Commands for radio and media player voice control are shown below.
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- “Media” – starts a dialogue for media and radio and shows examples of commands.
- “Play [artist]” – plays back music by the selected artist.
- “Play [song title]” – plays back the selected song.
- “Play [song title] from [album]” – plays back the selected song from the selected album.
- “Play [radio station]” – starts playing back the selected radio channel.
- “Tune to [frequency]” – starts the selected radio frequency in the current frequency band. If no radio source is active, the FM band is started by default.
- “Tune to [frequency] [wavelength]” – starts the selected radio frequency in the selected frequency band.
- “Radio” – starts FM radio.
- “Radio FM” – starts FM radio.
- “DAB ” – starts DAB radio.
- “USB” – starts playback from USB.
- “iPod” – starts playback from iPod.
- “Bluetooth” – starts playback from a Bluetooth-connected media source.
- “Similar music” — plays back music similar to the music currently playing back from USB devices.
Note
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the
Voice control
Voice control allows you to control functions in the car, e.g. climate system, radio or a Bluetooth-connected phone with spoken commands. In cars equipped with Sensus Navigation, the navigation system can also be controlled with voice control.
What is voice control?
Voice control is an aid that can facilitate the use of different functions in your car. In order to use voice control, certain specific commands must be used. It may therefore be a good idea to learn how, and in what order, a voice command should be spoken in order to achieve the desired result.
The voice control system allows you to control certain infotainment and climate functions using voice commands. The system can respond with speech and by showing information in the driver display.
Warning
The driver always holds overall responsibility for driving the vehicle in a safe manner and complying with all applicable rules of the road.
System updating
The voice control system is continuously improved. It is recommended to always have the latest version installed.
Note
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the
Using voice control
It is possible to voice-control a range of different functions in the car. Below is an introduction to what is needed to get started as well as examples of different commands.
Start voice control
To give commands via the voice control system, you have a “dialogue” with the system. Depress the steering wheel button for voice control
This shows that the system has started to listen and you can start to say the commands. As soon as you start to talk, the system is trained to recognise and understand your voice. This takes several seconds and is done automatically, which means that you do not need to start any voice training manually.
Remember the following:
- Speak after the tone with a normal voice at a normal tempo.
- Do not speak while the system is replying (the system cannot understand commands during this time).
- Avoid background noise in the passenger compartment by having the doors, windows and panoramic roof closed.
Note
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the
In general, the system works by listening for a basic command which is followed by more detailed commands that specify what you want the system to do.
To change the system audio volume, turn the rotary volume knob when the voice speaks. It is possible to use other buttons during voice control. However, other sounds will be silenced during dialogue with the system, which means that it is not possible to execute any functions linked with audio using the buttons.
Cancel voice control
Voice control can be cancelled in different ways:
- Tap briefly on
and say “Cancel“. - Give a long press on the steering wheel button for voice control
until you hear two beeps. This stops voice control even when the system is speaking.
Voice control is also cancelled if you do not reply during a dialogue. The system will first ask for a reply three times and if there is still no response then voice control will be cancelled automatically.
To speed up communication and skip the prompts from the system, press the steering wheel button for voice control
Example of voice control
- Press
. - Say “Call [Forename] [Surname] [number category]“, e.g. “Call Robin Smith Mobile“.
The system dials the selected contact from the phonebook. If the contact has several phone numbers (e.g. home, mobile, work), the right category must be referred to.
Commands/phrases
The following commands can generally be used, regardless of the situation:
- “Repeat” – repeats the last voice instruction in the ongoing dialogue.
- “Cancel” – discontinue the dialogue.
- “Help” – starts a help dialogue. The system replies with the commands available in the current situation, a prompt or an example.
Commands for specific functions such as phone and radio are described in specific sections.
Digits
The number commands are stated differently depending on the function to be controlled:
- Phone numbers and postcodes must be spoken individually, number by number, e.g. “zero, three, one, two, two, four, four, three” (03122443).
- House numbers can be spoken individually or in groups, e.g. “two, two” or “twenty-two” (22). For English and Dutch, several groups can be said in sequence, e.g. “twenty-two, twenty-two” (22 22). For English, double or triple can be used, e.g. “double zero” (00). Numbers can be given within the range 0-2300.
- Frequencies can be spoken as “ninety eight point eight” (98.8), “a hundred and four point two” or “hundred four point two” (104.2).
Speed and repetition mode
It is possible to adjust the speed if the system is speaking too quickly.
Repetition mode can be enabled so that the system repeats what you have said.
To change the speed or activate/deactivate repetition mode:
- Press Settings in the top view.
- Press and select settings.
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- Repeat Voice Command
- Speech Rate
Updating voice control
Volvo is working constantly on improving voice control in your car. You can download files yourself for updating your car’s voice control. Updating occurs in two stages using an empty USB memory.
Preparations
The new voice control files can be downloaded to an empty USB memory stick of at least 8 GB. The memory must have one of the following formats: FAT32, NTFS or exFAT.
Download
You can find current updates under the tab for download of software on the support site. You access the information for the relevant car by selecting your car and model year. Click on the update that you want to install, then follow the instructions below. Downloads for voice control files are carried out using a program that is installed on your computer.
Instructions
Depending on which system you have, select the download link for either Windows or Mac.
- Select Run to install the download program.
- Click on New download to download the file to a USB memory stick.
You can verify that the download/copying to the USB memory stick has worked correctly before you install the file in the car by repeating steps 1-2 and then pressing on Check download in the download program.
Take the USB memory with the downloaded file to your car and start the infotainment system.
Insert the USB memory in the USB port. If there are two USB ports, the second one must not be used at the same time.
The system automatically detects that an update is available and during the update the screen shows how much of the process remains, counted as a percentage.
When the installation is complete a notification is shown advising that the updated file is available after the next restart. The USB memory can now be removed.
If there are any problems with the update, contact your customer support or Volvo dealer.
Updating tips
- An update takes about half an hour and the infotainment system must be on. Use a battery charger or keep the car’s engine running while the update is in progress, for example during a journey.
- New voice control files for download are launched twice a year.
Tips for improving voice control
A few tips that might be useful to bear in mind when using voice control are listed here.
If the voice control system does not respond as you expect, this may be due to a number of factors. Examples of these include:
- Make sure you are speaking the language that is selected as system language, and that the language you have selected is supported by voice control.
- Try saying “Help“. You will then receive guidance about what is possible to say. It is possible that the system does not support the phrase that you think the system does not understand.
- Speak at a natural pace and using a normal conversational tone. Do not speak more slowly because the system does not understand you, this impairs recognition.
- Remember that in certain situations, the system has to search through a large database in order to give you the right feedback. In these situations, it is more difficult to give you exactly the right response. A list of possible responses is then often shown in the car’s display.
- The voice control system in your car is under continuous improvement. You can download updated files yourself.
Settings for voice control
Settings for the voice control system are selected here.
Settings can be made within the following areas:
- Repeat Voice Command
- Gender
- Speech Rate
Sound settings
Select sound settings under:
Language settings
Voice control is not possible for all languages. Languages available for voice control are marked with an icon in the language list –
Changing the language also affects menu, message and help texts.