2022 Volvo XC40 Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto gives you the option to listen to music, make phone calls, get directions and use car-adapted apps from an Android device. Android Auto works with selected Android devices.
Information about which apps are supported and which Android devices are compatible is available on the website: www.android.com/auto/. For third-party apps, see Google Play. Please note that Volvo is not responsible for the content in Android Auto.
Android Auto is started from the app view. After Android Auto has been started once, the app will be started automatically the next time the device is connected. Automatic start can be deactivated under settings.
Note
When a device is connected to Android Auto it is possible to stream via Bluetooth to another media player. Bluetooth is active while Android Auto is being used.
When using map navigation via Android Auto there is no guidance in the driver display, but only in the centre display.
Android Auto can be controlled via the centre display using the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad or voice control. A long press on the steering wheel button 
starts Google Assistant and a short press deactivates it.
For using Android Auto, the following applies: Android Auto is a service provided by Google Inc. in accordance with its user terms and conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for Android Auto or its functions or applications. When you use Android Auto, certain information from your car (including its position) will be transferred to your connected Android device. You are fully responsible for your own or anyone else’s use of Android Auto.
Using Android Auto
To use the Android Auto app, the app must be installed on your Android device and the device must be connected to the car’s USB port.
Note
For installation of Android Auto to be possible, the car must be equipped with two USB ports (USB hub). If the car only has one USB port, it is not possible to use Android Auto.
The first time an Android is connected
- Connect your Android device to the USB port with a white frame.
- Read the information in the pop-up window and then tap on OK.
- Tap on Android Auto in the app view.
- Read the terms and conditions and then tap on Accept to connect.
- The subview with Android Auto is opened and compatible apps are shown.
- Tap on the desired app.
The app starts.
Previously connected Android
Connect your device to the USB port with a white frame.
If the setting for automatic start is selected – the name of the device is shown.
- Tap on the device name – the tile with Android Auto is opened and compatible apps are shown.
If the setting for automatic start is not selected – open the Android Auto app from the app view. - The subview with Android Auto is opened and compatible apps are shown.
- Tap on the desired app.
- The app starts.
Android Auto runs in the background if another app is started in the same subview. To show Android Auto in the subview again – tap on the Android Auto icon in the app view.
Tips for using Android Auto
Here are some useful tips for using Android Auto.
- Ensure that your apps are updated.
- When starting the car, wait until the centre display has started, connect the device and then open Android Auto from the app view.
- In the event of problems with Android Auto, disconnect your Android device from the USB port and then reconnect via USB. Otherwise, try closing the app on the device and then restarting the app.
- When a device is connected to Android Auto it is still possible to playback media via Bluetooth to another media player. The Bluetooth function is on when Android Auto is used.
- If the icon for Android Auto is greyed out, this means no device is connected. When you connect your device the icon will be illuminated. If the icon is not visible at all then the car does not have support for connecting a device for this purpose.
- If the device is connected to the car via Bluetooth, the connection will be interrupted when Android Auto is used. Resume the Internet connection in the car by sharing the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from the device.
Settings for Android Auto
Settings for an Android device that has been connected for the first time with Android Auto.
Automatic start
- Press Settings in the top view.
- Press and select setting:
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- Tick the box – Android Auto starts automatically when the USB cable is connected.
- Untick the box – Android Auto does not start automatically when the USB cable is connected.
- A maximum of 20 Android devices can be stored in the list. When the list is full and a new device is connected the oldest one is deleted.
- A factory reset has to be executed in order to clear the list.
System volumes
- Press Settings in the top view.
- Tap on and make the settings for the following:
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- Voice Control
- Navi Voice Guidance
- Phone Ringtone