How does Spoify work.

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Macabethiele
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Post by Macabethiele »

A really basic question - how do I get Spotify on the menu to load?
Does it only work via a paired Android Phone?
For now I'm having to use my ipod as there is no CD unit on my vehicle.

percymon
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Post by percymon »

Spotify works of the cars data SIM

At a basic non subscription level you will get adverts / interuption between audio tracks, and limited functions; but you can still search and listen to music tracks/albums etc.

If you sign up for Spotify premium (ca £10/month) which you can use on any device you wont get the adverts - it also gives you other Spotify features
eugen61
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Post by eugen61 »

There is a problem with Spotify app for MY18-21 Sensus OS. Mine stopped working months ago and there’s no update in sight.
Macabethiele
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Post by Macabethiele »

percymon wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:23 pm Spotify works of the cars data SIM

At a basic non subscription level you will get adverts / interuption between audio tracks, and limited functions; but you can still search and listen to music tracks/albums etc.

If you sign up for Spotify premium (ca £10/month) which you can use on any device you wont get the adverts - it also gives you other Spotify features
So where is the cars data SIM fitted please?
Felindre
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Post by Felindre »

What year is your car? It changed around 2022
B4 AWD Inscription , Fusion Red, Blond interior. Drivers Assist, Climate, Tinted rear windows and Towing pack.
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Macabethiele
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Post by Macabethiele »

Minie is a late 2021 car - I have enabled Tethering on my phone so it now works.
eugen61
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Post by eugen61 »

Macabethiele wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:20 pm So where is the cars data SIM fitted please?
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/ca ... 512d735001
Ian prescott
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Post by Ian prescott »

The card slot is in the rear of the boot on the left hand side.
XC40 MY20 B4 R Design, Black Leather, White.
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skimm
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Post by skimm »

You don't need the SIM. You can connect your car to the Internet using your mobile phone's personal hotspot.
Works just as fine
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