Media Server

Media Server

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Op. No.: 39387

With "Media Server" you will never get bored on a car journey. By using a wireless connection to "Media Server" from your tablet or smartphone, you can choose your favourite entertainment such as films, photos or music.

"Media Server" is an advanced media player for tablets and smartphones which means, for example, you can take large amounts of films to the car. Because you add the media you want to play, "Media Server" is completely independent of network coverage, data traffic limits, or surfing costs.

Save your films, photos or music onto a USB device1that you simply connect to "Media Server". Using the application downloaded onto your tablet or smartphone, you can choose entertainment based on the selection available on the USB device. Connect a USB hub to allow you to play back media from different USB devices at the same time.

"Media Server" creates a Wi-Fi zone that allows you to use a wireless connection to up to 6 different tablets and smartphones simultaneously. If, for example, you want to watch a film, you can choose to watch the same film or play back different films at the same time from several tablets and smartphones.

For as safe and comfortable use as possible, iPad® holder is recommended.

Control module2

Part. No.Description
31664736DVB-T Excl. KR, CN, TW
Media Server and Digital TVInstallation Instruction
Media Server (Vehicles with Digital TV)Installation Instruction
Media serverInstallation Instruction
+ Installation kit USB
Part. No.Description
+ Wiring, for cars with factory fitted Digital-TV (Option code 833)
Part. No.
+ Installation kit, for cars without factory fitted Digital-TV (Option code 833) or Digital-TV as an accessory
Part. No.Description
31470799Without Volvo On Call
31470800With Volvo On Call
+ Splice, for cars with "Alcohol lock, installation kit" or Option code 601 ("Alcohol lock preparation")
Part. No.
+ Owner's manual
Part. No.Description
31470921Chinese, traditional
31470922Chinese, simplified
+ Application, Media Server3
Part. No.
+ Application, TVM remove, for cars with factory fitted Digital-TV (Option code 833)³
Part. No.
+ Installation template for "Installation kit USB" (can be used for several installations)
Part. No.

Recommended accessories:

iPad® holder

Facts and advantages

  • "Media Server" makes it possible to take large amounts of films, music and photos with you on car journeys.

  • "Media Server" supports the most common file formats. The files are stored on a USB device¹, such as a USB disk drive (HDD), which is connected to "Media Server".

  • Connect up to 6 different smartphones or tablets via Wi-Fi to "Media Server".

  • "Media Server" supports both iOS and Android devices.

  • Select what you want to do on your tablet or smartphone, completely independently of fellow passengers.


Technical data




approx. 2 kg


Digital-TV option can only be used in the following markets: Europe (excl. Germany), the Nordic countries, China, Korea and Taiwan.

Over time, the TV standard will be changed in certain countries, such as in Germany where 4k Ultra HD is now being offered through H.265/HEVC. Volvo's "Media Server" does not support TV broadcasts through H.265/HEVC. Check what applies in your country.


AC-3 Audio format not supported by Android devices.

"Media Server" works with both iOS software version 9, 10, 11 and 12, and Android software version 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.


To be able to play back media from "Media Server", you need to download the "Volvo Cars Media Server" application to your tablet/smartphone. This is free-of-charge and can be found either in the App Store® or Google Play® by searching for "Volvo Cars Media Server".

  1. A USB device is not included in "Media Server". The greater the amount of data and number of files on the USB device, the longer it will take the first time you connect the USB device to "Media Server".
  2. Digital TV is always available as preparation in the control module.
  3. Ordered according to separate procedures and downloaded using VIDA.
Last updated: 4/26/2021