What can I expect from the existing USB port?

pinksteady · May 15th, 2016, 19:42

I have a 2010 XC70 (bought second hand) which came with USB and AUX connections in the centre storage compartment.

I'm just trying to figure out what functionality I can expect from the USB port. Will this only work with USB drives, or should it support iPods and iPhones as well? My iPhone does not work or charge from this port - the display justs continues to read "please connect device".

Also, please could someone confirm if the official "USB and iPod interface" accessory (link) is different to the USB port I already have? Would that get my iPhone working if I had that installed instead of the existing USB port?

Thanks!

Sasha94 · May 15th, 2016, 20:46

Standard USB port doesn't play iPods but does play off a pen drive.

I think that's the lead my car has; if so then yes that works lovely through the cars controls but be warned it doesn't charge the phone if it's an iPhone 4 or newer. That's only if it is the one my car has though

SpeedyReedy · May 15th, 2016, 21:05

My iphone 5c charges and i tunes work via the usb socket using standard apple cable, the phone works via bluetooth, I'm sure that i have managed to use the first ipod touch as well via usb. last week the usb socket was used to charge small digital camera while on a day out.

st4 · May 16th, 2016, 19:19

USB will charge a device. It will read an apple device be that iPod or iPhone. Please be aware if its an iPhone it will treat it as an iPod.

My car has performance sound, perhaps the standard system doesn't do this.

If you want to use your iPhone as a phone in the car, you need to use the bluetooth and pair it. I don't bother as I don't like speaking to people on the phone.

I don't know how it works for android devices.

pacman67 · May 17th, 2016, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinksteady

I have a 2010 XC70 (bought second hand) which came with USB and AUX connections in the centre storage compartment.

I'm just trying to figure out what functionality I can expect from the USB port. Will this only work with USB drives, or should it support iPods and iPhones as well? My iPhone does not work or charge from this port - the display justs continues to read "please connect device".

Also, please could someone confirm if the official "USB and iPod interface" accessory (link) is different to the USB port I already have? Would that get my iPhone working if I had that installed instead of the existing USB port?

Thanks!

ive had the same issue, and had an answer back that volvo only support Iphone on the USB as they havent tested Ipods , despite the instructions saying otherwise. I believe Ipod touch does work from V4 onwards, iphone works and plays any tracks, my Daughters I5c plays from Spotify etc. Bluetooth on that year only does phone calls.

tt82 · May 17th, 2016, 12:07

Not tried it with my android phone but I just have a 32gb pen drive stuck in there with my music on. Nice and simple. I think it just treats anything connected as mass storage device and only recognises music files.

pinksteady · May 18th, 2016, 13:22

Thanks for the reply guys. Unfortunately it seems you all have different experiences (some where USB won't work with iPhone, some where it will but won't charge, others where it should just work)... maybe there are differences in the model year of the car?

I think I need to speak to Volvo and find out exactly what my specific model should be expected to do, as currently the USB port does not recognise, or charge, my iPhone at all.

Sasha94 · May 18th, 2016, 13:43

I have the kit in your link which was fitted in the car when I got it and as the pic shows I have a Lightning adapter on it for my iPhone 6 but it didn't charge my partners old iPhone 4 either which I think has something to do with a power adapter of some kind. Here's my leads

pinksteady · May 18th, 2016, 13:48

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Ah cool thanks for the info. Can I ask 5 questions?

1. Does it charge your iPhone 6?
2. Does music playback work fine with any app (e.g. Podcasts, Spotify) or does it require a specific app (i.e. Apple's offical Music app)?
3. Does it use the in-car screen? I.e. does the kit read the music on the phone, or is it just a 'dumb' audio pass-through?
4. Does the music come out of all 4 speakers?
5. Do the steering wheel controls work? And with 3rd party apps like Spotify?

Thanks!

Sasha94 · May 18th, 2016, 17:30

Video coming soon!! I can explain it better there

May 15th, 2016, 19:42	#1
pinksteady New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2016 23:46 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brighton	What can I expect from the existing USB port? I have a 2010 XC70 (bought second hand) which came with USB and AUX connections in the centre storage compartment. I'm just trying to figure out what functionality I can expect from the USB port. Will this only work with USB drives, or should it support iPods and iPhones as well? My iPhone does not work or charge from this port - the display justs continues to read "please connect device". Also, please could someone confirm if the official "USB and iPod interface" accessory (link) is different to the USB port I already have? Would that get my iPhone working if I had that installed instead of the existing USB port? Thanks!

May 15th, 2016, 20:46	#2
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Standard USB port doesn't play iPods but does play off a pen drive. I think that's the lead my car has; if so then yes that works lovely through the cars controls but be warned it doesn't charge the phone if it's an iPhone 4 or newer. That's only if it is the one my car has though __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

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SpeedyReedy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire	My iphone 5c charges and i tunes work via the usb socket using standard apple cable, the phone works via bluetooth, I'm sure that i have managed to use the first ipod touch as well via usb. last week the usb socket was used to charge small digital camera while on a day out. __________________ Speedyreedy V70 D5 2010 2015 - 2023 S40 1.8 2006 2010 - 2015 S40 1.8i 1999 2002 - 2010 340 1.4 1991 1994 - 2002 Last edited by SpeedyReedy; May 15th, 2016 at 21:08.

May 17th, 2016, 12:07	#6
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Not tried it with my android phone but I just have a 32gb pen drive stuck in there with my music on. Nice and simple. I think it just treats anything connected as mass storage device and only recognises music files. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

May 18th, 2016, 13:43	#8
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	I have the kit in your link which was fitted in the car when I got it and as the pic shows I have a Lightning adapter on it for my iPhone 6 but it didn't charge my partners old iPhone 4 either which I think has something to do with a power adapter of some kind. Here's my leads __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

May 16th, 2016, 19:19	#4
st4 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jan 26th, 2017 18:53 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Glasgow	USB will charge a device. It will read an apple device be that iPod or iPhone. Please be aware if its an iPhone it will treat it as an iPod. My car has performance sound, perhaps the standard system doesn't do this. If you want to use your iPhone as a phone in the car, you need to use the bluetooth and pair it. I don't bother as I don't like speaking to people on the phone. I don't know how it works for android devices.

May 18th, 2016, 13:22	#7
pinksteady New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2016 23:46 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brighton	Thanks for the reply guys. Unfortunately it seems you all have different experiences (some where USB won't work with iPhone, some where it will but won't charge, others where it should just work)... maybe there are differences in the model year of the car? I think I need to speak to Volvo and find out exactly what my specific model should be expected to do, as currently the USB port does not recognise, or charge, my iPhone at all.

May 18th, 2016, 13:48	#9
pinksteady New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2016 23:46 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brighton	. Ah cool thanks for the info. Can I ask 5 questions? 1. Does it charge your iPhone 6? 2. Does music playback work fine with any app (e.g. Podcasts, Spotify) or does it require a specific app (i.e. Apple's offical Music app)? 3. Does it use the in-car screen? I.e. does the kit read the music on the phone, or is it just a 'dumb' audio pass-through? 4. Does the music come out of all 4 speakers? 5. Do the steering wheel controls work? And with 3rd party apps like Spotify? Thanks! Last edited by CTCNetwork; May 21st, 2016 at 12:35. Reason: Unnecessary quote removed

May 18th, 2016, 17:30	#10
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Video coming soon!! I can explain it better there __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

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