Volvo has announced that it is introducing Apple Music to more than two million of its cars via an over-the-air software update (OTA), while the new EX60 will come with Apple Music already installed.
On the occasion of the introduction of the service, Volvo is offering users up to three months of free use of Apple Music. The offer is valid for new and former Apple Music users, and can be used through the Volvo Cars app until July 6, 2027.
The update that brings Apple Music will be available for the EX90, ES90, XC90, S90, V90, XC60, S60, V60, XC40, EX40 and EC40 models, starting in the 2020 model year. Volvo notes that the update will be rolled out gradually and that the availability time may vary depending on the vehicle model.
In addition, owners of EX60, EX90 and ES90 models equipped with the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system will be able to use Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos.
“Many of our customers already use Apple Music on their mobile phones or at home. By bringing Apple Music directly into our cars, we’re turning them into an extraordinary place to enjoy music. You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a concert hall or arena during your favorite live performance, or you’ll be immersed in the latest music in Spatial Audi exactly as the artist intended,” he said. Alwin Bakkeneshead of global software engineering at Volvo Cars.