👉 Volvo's New Google Android Based Infotainment System in 2021 XC40 Recharge P8 - Detailed Overview

[@ThatWasherNerd]

The fact that you were listening to K-LOVE makes me SO FREAKING HAPPY.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Positive and encouraging :)

[@DouglasABailey]

Great video. Very helpful for someone about to receive their new car without a handover! They lied to you about Apple CarPlay though; we're still waiting for that.

[@tamasb4458]

Yes! No Android Auto or Apple Car Play. It absolutely misses any smartphone integration. Its an individuql smart tool you just use your phone to give internet access. (Recived or s90 on Monday.)

[@SS-yw7vo]

Polestar just received apple car play so this won't be far off I would imagine

[@sourcevg1]

Does the Google Maps show in the gauge display? Thanks for the detailed video.

[@markhamilton7289]

does anyone know if the audible app is available?

[@MrsMadz902]

Are you able to get WhatsApp notifications thru the car like android auto?

[@kangzhuangwong1972]

Does this system support Apple CarPlay?

[@tamasb4458]

No! Hopefully not yet!

[@amichaels-v3]

Nice video Mike, lots of good info. Are you 100% Certain that AppleCar Play and Android Auto are wireless?

[@MikesCarInfo]

Yes (confirmed by Volvo internal documents) but it will be later this year before it will be functional. The system updates automatically. Wireless Apple Carplay is scheduled to be operational in Autumn 2021 and Wireless Android Auto in a future update. www.mikescarinfo.com/2020/12/the-volvo-xc40-recharge-p8-is-volvos.html

[@skabenga2003]

@@MikesCarInfo thank you for the interesting and detailed review. I am glad that they are adding apple’s carplay to it so we can have different options (competition is always good)

[@AdamJakowenko]

Great overview. I didn't see anything for SiriusXM though, was there a way to get to that and cycle throw favorites easily etc? That's my primary music source in the car currently

[@MammothDzn]

Just bought XC40 2021 (no Recharge).. Should have waited a bit to get this new infotainment.

[@joespittle1]

Do you know if us owners of cars with the older Sensus are able to update to this newer style?

[@MammothDzn]

@@joespittle1 Nope exclusive to the completely "2022" models, there is new hardware in em, we will not be able to upgrade unless yu change the whole computer

[@Eddietherocker]

One thing I cant figure out how to do is, balance the speakers. I want to have more volume in the back and a bit less in the front, I had that on my Outback.

[@bandgeek1517]

I find it slightly annoying that it doesn’t load the image for the radio station on the app like most other radio apps do

[@MrWTFish]

When was this screen implemented?

[@hjcndnbdbxnxbh8577]

Can this software be applied on Volvo XC 40 year 2019?

[@MaYkel9K]

Is the android system implemented in petrol 2021 volvo models aswell?

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

On the MY22 with v90, v90cc, xc60 and xc40 not sure about xc90. A not now with v60- which is quite strange

[@Kenny_PL]

I wonder how will it work with iPhone and CarPlay...

[@fattyliver9210]

It does not as of yet. They claim it will come in a later update but I am guessing it won’t as this is a deal Volvo made with Google.

[@Kenny_PL]

@@fattyliver9210 if this is the deal, i expect a class action lawsuit in the US. You don't mess with angry Americans ;)

[@R1S0.]

so there is no longer left and right swipe from the homescreen....?

[@MaYkel9K]

Is it upgradable? I mean, does it get updates just like an android phone?

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

Yes!

[@johnkim1114]

Volvo's new Google infotainment system sucks- I could see major recall pretty soon. My new 3 days old Volvo XC40 Recharge center console crashed, and stuck in loading screen for 2 hours. After that driver side map stopped displaying, and after that Lane Keep assist crashed, taking my car to dealer tomorrow- it's 60K car! It might be worst than Tesla Model 3.

[@DouglasABailey]

Hope you got this sorted. Remember, in fairness you need to compare to the Tesla software when it was only 6 months old, not 10 years old.

[@XxGAMERxXPS3]

Volvo XC90 2016 also had laggy performance as I remember. Then I read that it was updated later on. I can’t find any information about specs of the system. Why not just use Nvidia Tegra SoC or any other good SoC, Mercedes,uses Tegra system because its really powerful and good. Polestar uses. Intel Atom A3900 I dont know if its good. , The upcoming Polestar 3 will use Snapdragon that is good. Audi are going with Samsung Exynos Auto V9. I think more optimization is needed. I wish Apple could offer its new M1 chips for cars it would absolutely crush everything.

[@hi808ih]

Is it at all possible for this to be a software update on the 2021 R-Designs?

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

Not as far official is saying

[@googlehas]

App what difference

[@pedrovieira41]

Does this uses the 5G internet from your own cell or do you need to have another sim card on the car?

[@77cns]

the vehicle comes with 4 years data

[@FilipTepperYT]

Can you have multiple accounts in Spotify app? (think driver profiles)

[@inespriorisaenz1954]

From what o have used it, you can only have 1 user logged to Spotify app.

[@tomdac]

The car will NOT play music from the usb-c ports…. Just thru BlueTooth. And CarPlay is still not available yet.

[@encino78]

Do you know if 2020 Volvo Models will be able to receive the android update? The sensus system is fine, but would love to have the upgrade. I have 2020 T6 Inscription.. if that helps

[@krzysztofruszkowski3535]

no

[@independent174]

The infotainment system is incomplete, functions don't work, and updates are slow in coming. Android system in car does not know if you are talking to the car or phone. Volvo car app is worthless, no gps, charging help, users are not identified, does not change based on key used or google account on phone. FOR THE PRICE, VOLVO SHOULD BE EMBARRASED BY SELLING A CAR THIS INCOMPLETE !!!

[@MalamIbnMalam]

We need to start seeing more cars with Android OS built-in to compete with Tesla's OS.

[@TheNebelTV]

Tesla is waaaaaaaay better than this lol

[@olesrensen5020]

Hi Alex. Why is Tesla being checked by the american authorities if they are so damn good? Do you have suicidal tendencies?

[@aivasilas]

Will this be available to all new volvo cars?

[@npkziom]

Yes.

[@TheRat47]

I just bought an XC40 P-8 Recharge and I've been trying to use the infotainment system. I plugged in my USB thumb drive with all my mp3s on it and it does NOT show up on the app screen where you say it does. Are you sure that's possible? This is huge for me. I wouldn't have bought car if I'd known I couldn't listen to my music. The Volvo salesman also told me I could play from the USB thumb drive. Can you edit the video or post another one actually demonstrating doing that?

[@MikesCarInfo]

This might help www.volvocars.com/en-ca/support/manuals/xc40/2020w17/audio-media-and-internet/media-player/technical-specifications-for-usb-devices

[@TheRat47]

@@MikesCarInfo No, that's not the T-8 Recharge infotainment system in that link. That shows regular USB ports in front and USB-C in back. The P-8 USB ports in front are the -C type only, like the ones in back that the manual says are only for charging. There is a little lightning icon next to them (in front), which suggests to me those are only for charging too. I think your video is misleading.

[@MikesCarInfo]

@@TheRat47 Did you try both front ports? One is circled in white the other is not.

[@MikesCarInfo]

@@TheRat47 According to my source at Volvo it may be a software update issue. Call Volvo Customer Care to get to the bottom of it. 1 [phone]

[@TheRat47]

@@MikesCarInfo Yes

[@David-qr2dk]

Hello! This update is also available for the gas version or its only for the recharge model? I’m interested on the Inscription model. Can we also download... Apple Music ? Or maybe... Netlfix? Thanks for your videos!

[@dandoherty1964]

I hate that it will only show one camera view at a time. Most modern cars will show the 360 view on one portion of the screen, with another view, like the back up camera, on the other part of the screen simultaneously

[@davidchian8999]

My feelings too. I do like that they now added a camera button on the Home Screen. Right now we have to swipe right and hit 360 camera when entering a parking space

[@DouglasABailey]

This car has the biggest 360° display I have seen. Used it fine on my T5 for 3 years.

[@sumatralex250]

I wonder if it works well for configuring routes or any other up-to-date demands. TVs have once been in the same shoe.

[@EduMiguel16]

Since I cannot afford a Tesla Model 3, I was willing to buy this Volvo because of these infotainment features, until I saw the price being even higher than the Tesla lol.

[@googlehas]

20201?

[@GEMBOYO]

youtube app??

[@pungkuss]

Google is being cautious in putting video apps and games in the system for safety purposes. They say those will come eventually as they work out the safest way to do so. Maybe you can only watch while in park, or something like that

[@davidtv2609]

Nice review but this makes no sense for Volvo. Why would you want to create a dependency on Google for a feature in a car that isn't a main feature of a car(Engine is the main feature). There is a reason other manufacturers continue to develop their own in-house infotainment systems. They don't want any dependencies on someone else down the chain. Rather, provide and interoperability link with the Android OS.

[@davidtv2609]

If there is a bug or exploit in the android OS, volvo is going to have to wait for Google engineers to release a bug fix

[@BONONOSS]

damn it has a freaking app store lol

[@tankahwui9975]

An App Store that does not have much app to choose from

[@Tech_Number_1]

Looks like an Android display for cars.

[@inespriorisaenz1954]

I should have looked at the OS before ordering the new dar… Google assistant dies not understand me because in order to find the streets you have to speak in local language. Hate it. I hope I can connect my iPhone and use Siri and iPhone Tom Tom maps instead.

[@DouglasABailey]

Well I don't know if this will help you - or someone - but if you find it easy enough to use Google Maps on your iPhone, and you are logged into your Google account in the car, when you hit Directions on the phone, the destination should very quickly show up in Google Maps in the car.

[@-_-O]

The "G" word lol

[@sohaibalmahagri589]

this is dope volvo ftw i wish they had the reliability of toyota or even honda ,they still are the best in europe i think but meh i'd go for toyota can't beat reliability

[@billbrown722]

PHEV version. The singular most disappointing aspect of the charge system is it inability to set a charge timer either through the car or app. So unless you have a smart home charger people like me on an economy 7 tariff need to be nocturnal to benefit from off peak charging. Volvo UK offer no solution. A retrograde step from earlier models and spoiling my enjoyment of a brand new car!

[@TheNebelTV]

I think like this is a downgrade for Volvo...

[@stevelaeng507]

Volvo

[@Skye_the_toller]

Big… big step back…. Very desapointing system, less efficient, less options, and not really faster… in fact, when you change a profile (from one driver to another… it is way slower than the oldversion.

[@mitar512]

Rechargeable only. That sucks. Nice system though.

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

No it is not. Looks like all new 21 volvo will have it.

[@mitar512]

@@pawellenarczyk1089 I hope so, but are you 100% sure? 😊

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

@@mitar512 yes i am. On the website at least in sweden from last week its being mentioned that cars has the google inbuilt- mostly every model that i checked. 2nd if you start to config the cars, you can spot that on the center screen you will have a google assistant - i checked v90cc, 3rd main dispay(driver) its also updated. I am trying to get some answers is this possible to update the car to have it or it this will be avaliable to all 21 cars..

[@mitar512]

@@pawellenarczyk1089 They've changed the configurator for worse. But you're right regarding that central console screen! Still, I've been told (very recently) that the Android Google OS isn't available for the petrol xc40 (2021 model) ordered in January. And knowing this, it is a real disappointment. But I don't care too much, since the Sensus will do fine. I'll let you know if I succeed to 'override' this OS issue 😊

[@pawellenarczyk1089]

@@mitar512 i ordered in February. So i am also interested in that topic. Car will be delivered week 20- and still no clue what system will have.

[@yasserm6902]

Mike mazda cx9 21 😩

[@MikesCarInfo]

I wish I had access to one.

[@moes548]

The infotainment system sucks! Im asking Volvo if the can quote me to remove it and replace it with anything else. Definitely shouldn’t be happening to a $60k car but it’s so inefficient and so bad.