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MikeGatt_661650
SMARTY Pioneer
13-10-2026

SIM not connecting to Volvo sensus

I have installed a data only smarty sim in a Volvo XC90 2018.  I can connect to the resultant car hotspot via my phone so I have an Internet connection.  However despite trying all the ‘resets’ of the car’s Sensus system I keep getting the ‘no Internet connection’ message on Spotify and apps.  I understand this might mean I need to get my Sensus system brought up to date by Volvo so that it can recognise 4G - can anyone confirm if this is correct? I think I need 3.7?

 

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  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    13-10-2026

    MikeGatt_661650​ I think that you'll need to check this out with Volvo themselves. I had one but it had the current OS and not Sensus. Knowing Volvo, you'll almost certainly need the current software version - and that may be a task in itself!

  • ZenovA's avatar
    ZenovA
    SMARTY Spark
    13-10-2026

    MikeGatt_661650​ You say you have an internet connection, and then say you see no internet connection. Is your phone showing something like 'Connected, no internet'? Are you able to see mobile network connection details in the car? If possible, you might need to set APN settings in the car; details here: Using the internet after you've joined SMARTY | SMARTY Help Centre. Is the issue only with Spotify?