Internet and Real Time Traffic Info
Hi All, I can see this has been raised in an earlier thread but I am still a little confused! I understood that if my car was connected to my phone via Bluetooth then I would get the RTTI. However, I have been advised that I also need to connect to the hotspot on my mobile phone. As I have not had to do this on my two previous cars I am rather disappointed. As I rely on traffic info on a daily basis I am concerned that if this is the case I will be using up all my mobile phone data allowance or I will need to go to the additional expense of purchasing a data only sim. Can anyone offer any advice on this please?
T4 AWD R Design Auto. Fusion Red, winter pack, rear parking camera, front park assist, sunroof, remote locking
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It's something I've only recently become aware of but, as long as your phone allows it, you can get internet via Bluetooth (instead of WiFi hotspot) - doesn't stop you using your data though.
Check your phone manual/settings to make sure it's enabled - how to enable it on your car is covered by the Volvo manual.
Check your phone manual/settings to make sure it's enabled - how to enable it on your car is covered by the Volvo manual.
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T4 Inscription Pro ordered 13/12/2018 - collected 30/3/2019
Bright Silver/Charcoal
Convenience pack, Intellisafe Pro, 360 camera
Hi, thank you for your reply. My phone appears to be connected via Bluetooth, i.e. I can make phone calls and play my music but is there any way of checking whether the car is actually connected to the internet via the Bluetooth?
T4 AWD R Design Auto. Fusion Red, winter pack, rear parking camera, front park assist, sunroof, remote locking
Assuming your phone is setup to share internet through Bluetooth first, there is a checkbox to tick in the sensus settings:
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You get the world internet symbol at the top of the screen if it's connected. Usually takes a minute or so to connect.
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Thank you both for your comments. I have ensured the correct Bluetooth settings on the sensus but I still need to switch on the hotspot on my iPhone. Then I get the globe in the corner. Is it right that I also need the hotspot switched on? Thanks again for your help!
T4 AWD R Design Auto. Fusion Red, winter pack, rear parking camera, front park assist, sunroof, remote locking