Aux in and USB for audio?

v_forty · Dec 29th, 2023, 19:50

Having had the XC90 for 4 months I finally got around to buying a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, presuming the aux-in socket - clearly a Volvo fitted item under the cup holder lid - would allow me to play music from my phone etc.

Plugged it in and pressed play on my phone, but then discovered there's no Aux button to select this as an audio input. What am I missing here?!

Also discovered a usb socket inside the glove box, which I'm guessing is for playing music off a USB stick? Little bit retro these days!

Harley Dave · Dec 30th, 2023, 09:52

You don't say what car you have.

My car is a 2011 Exec.

in mine, the USB connector can be used with an iPod/MP3 player/memory stick and is selected from the "SOUND" button/rotary control "Ipod"

Likewise, the "Aux In" can be selected in a similar way

The Drivers manual for your car is available to download from https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/xc90/10w20

Cheers

Dave

v_forty · Dec 30th, 2023, 11:15

Nice one, thanks - found it. The car didn't come with a manual, a download is useful but I must get hold of a paper copy too!

poddy1 · Dec 31st, 2023, 11:56

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...82#post2907182

Tannaton · Dec 31st, 2023, 19:57

If you have an IOS phone you will get better sound quality using the USB I-Pod interface (if fitted to your car) as that is a digital connection.

You can also get Bluetooth to 3.5mm adaptors so you can stream from your phone, such as this badger...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-USB-...60&sr=8-4&th=1

v_forty · Jan 1st, 2024, 13:36

Thanks, that's useful - I guess the usb connection is for power so I could plug into the central 12v socket on the dash?

Dec 29th, 2023, 19:50	#1
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Aux in and USB for audio? Having had the XC90 for 4 months I finally got around to buying a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, presuming the aux-in socket - clearly a Volvo fitted item under the cup holder lid - would allow me to play music from my phone etc. Plugged it in and pressed play on my phone, but then discovered there's no Aux button to select this as an audio input. What am I missing here?! Also discovered a usb socket inside the glove box, which I'm guessing is for playing music off a USB stick? Little bit retro these days!

Dec 31st, 2023, 11:56	#4
poddy1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 12:02 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: london	might find this thread handy https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...82#post2907182

Dec 31st, 2023, 19:57	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	If you have an IOS phone you will get better sound quality using the USB I-Pod interface (if fitted to your car) as that is a digital connection. You can also get Bluetooth to 3.5mm adaptors so you can stream from your phone, such as this badger... https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-USB-...60&sr=8-4&th=1 __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Dec 31st, 2023 at 20:00.

Dec 30th, 2023, 09:52	#2
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: May 27th, 2024 09:44 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	You don't say what car you have. My car is a 2011 Exec. in mine, the USB connector can be used with an iPod/MP3 player/memory stick and is selected from the "SOUND" button/rotary control "Ipod" Likewise, the "Aux In" can be selected in a similar way The Drivers manual for your car is available to download from https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/xc90/10w20 Cheers Dave

Dec 30th, 2023, 11:15	#3
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Nice one, thanks - found it. The car didn't come with a manual, a download is useful but I must get hold of a paper copy too!

Jan 1st, 2024, 13:36	#6
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Thanks, that's useful - I guess the usb connection is for power so I could plug into the central 12v socket on the dash?

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