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on the device you are using, the me
dia are started and operated using the mobile de
vice or the MMI.
Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
- You can bond several Bluetooth audio play
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at a time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play
back) are supported depends on the Blue
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are
supported, please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi
The MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire
Lessly from your player's media centre. The me
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A UPnP server opp or an integrated
UPnPIDLNA server on the media player is re
quired to access the media centre of your media
player.
Important: The Wi-Fi
function of
the media play
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or a UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play
er.
- To connect a media player: Select the I MEDIAi
button. Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview ¢page 200 is dis- Media
played. Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player
0 ¢ page 200, Fig. 175.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off>
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or a UPnP server app, or ena
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and con
firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See ¢page 196.
& WARNING
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- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot
spot to distract you from watching the traf
fic -taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of a similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used in the areas
around the airbags while the vehicle is being
driven. Please also observe the safety warn
ings in the chapter on¢ page 235.
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Please always observe the information ¢0 in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 166.
@ Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may
cause a short interruption in the audio play-
back of some media players.
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- Please always note the information in the
chapter ¢page 167, Notes on Audi connect.
- Please note that the Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically enable you to use the In
ternet. Further information can be found
from ¢ page 159 onwards.
- To avoid interruptions in audio playback, de
activate the energy saving function on your
media player, or connect the player to a
charger.
- The time it takes to load audio files depends
on the media player in use and on the num
ber of files stored.
-A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are shown on the MMI.
- Tracks downloaded from music streaming
services for use offline may be stored on
your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) with
DRM protection. Please note that files with
DRM protection cannot be played by the Wi
Fi audio player.
-Audi dealerships will be able to provide you
with further information on Wi-Fi audio
players.
Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can start and operate Internet radio and
various online media services via the MMI.
.,. Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview
¢ page 200, Fig. 175 is displayed.
Applies to: using on line media and Internet radio
Important:
- The Audi MMI connect app must have been in
stalled and started on your mobile device.
- You must be logged in to your myAudi account
in the Audi MMI connect app and must have
selected your vehicle.
- The Wi-Fi function must be activated on the
mobile device and on the MMI.
- If necessary, open the connection manager
¢ page 213 and check that the mobile device
you have connected is selected under MMI con
nect App (�).
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A
network connection must be set up on the
MMI ¢page 166.
- The symbol for the media source Online media*
@ ¢page 200, Fig. 175 must be shown on the
MMI.
Applies to: using on line media
Additional requirements:
- One of the supported on line media services
must be available in your country.
- You must have an account with one of the sup
ported online media services.
- Depending on the online media service, an app
may need to be installed and set up on your
mobile device.
Starting online media
- Press the I
MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview
¢ page 200 is displayed.
- Select and confirm an on line media service.
Starting
Internet
radio
- Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview
¢ page 200 is displayed.
- Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the most recently played sta
tion will be shown.
- To select a station: Select and confirm a cate
gory in the Internet radio Browser (if desired) >
a station.
Online media and Internet radio: Further op
tions
- Press the right control button.
The following options may be available depend
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to¢ page 217.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to ¢ page 165, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to ¢page 213.
-Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
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Audi music interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
You can connect your mobile devices via the Audi
music interface in order to charge the battery
and operate the devices via the MMI.
Fig. 172 Connecting mobile devices
The Audi music interface is Located in the storage
compartment in the centre console @c:> page 8,
Fig. 2.
- To connect a mobile device using a USB adapt
er: Connect the corresponding USB adapter @
c> Fig. 172 to the Audi music interface connec
tion @ and then connect it to the mobile device
(D (e.g. iPod).
- To charge a mobile device using a USB adapt
er: When you connect a mobile device to the
Audi music interface @ using an appropriate
USB adapter @ c:> Fig. 172 the device's battery
is charged automatically.
- To disconnect a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: Detach the USB adapter @
c> Fig. 172 from the Audi music interface @
c> Fig. 172.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With the release tabs@
c> page 197, Fig. 171 pressed, detach the Apple
dock connector from the Apple device.
Depending on the device you are using, the me
dia are started and operated using the mobile de
vice or the MM I c:> page 200.
To connect two mobile devices: If two mobile
devices (e.g. an iPod and a smartphone) are con
nected at the same time, both devices can be
used as a playback source.
198 You
can connect mobile devices via the analogue
AUX interface:
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ® c:> Fig. 172 to the AUX in
put @ on the Audi music interface before con
necting the mobile device@ (e.g. MP3 player,
smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the cable ® c:> Fig. 172 from the
Audi music interface.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex
ternal audio player @ c:> page 200, Fig. 174.
Media are started and operated using the mo
bile device @ c:> Fig. 172.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full at
tention. As the driver, you have full responsi
bility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never operate mobile devices
while the vehicle is moving -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
- To avoid damaging the connection, please
take care when detaching the connector
from the Audi music interface.
- Use a USB extension cable to connect devi
ces with an integrated USB connector (e.g.
USB sticks). This will help to avoid damage
to your USB device and the Audi music inter
face.
- Very high or very Low temperatures (a com
mon occurrence in a car's interior) can cause
damage to mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please do not Leave your
mobile devices in the vehicle when the tem
perature is very high or very Low.
@ Note
-When you switch off the ignition, the USB
ports will continue to be supplied with pow-
er as long as the energy management sys-
tem does not intervene.
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which have an integrated cable or
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this could cause performance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- It cannot be guaranteed that mobile devices
which do not meet the specification USB 2.0
will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle) can-
not be connected with the USB adapter for
devices with Apple dock connector. You can
connect these devices using the AUX adapt
er cable.
- Video playback via the Audi music interface
is only supported if the system detects that
the device connected is a USB storage device
(e.g. a USB stick). Apple or MTP devices (e.g.
smartphones) are not recognised as USB
storage devices.
- iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect opera
tion of the device via the MMI. In this case,
please reset your iPod/iPhone.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone operating
instructions for important information on
how to use your iPod/iPhone. We recom
mend that you use the most up-to-date
iPod/iPhone software possible.
- For more information on the Audi music in
terface and on which devices are supported,
please see the Audi mobile device database
at www.audi.com/mp3 or contact an Audi
dealer. Media
AUX input/USB charging socket
Applies to: vehicles with AUX input/USB charging socket
You can charge the batteries of your mobile devi
ces using the USB charging socket. You can con
nect mobile devices using the analogue AUX in
terface.
Fig. 173 USB charging socket and AUX input
The AUX input and the USB charging socket are
located in the storage compartment in the centre
console @¢ page 8, Fig. 2.
AUX input
-To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ®¢ Fig. 173 to the AUX in
put @ before connecting the mobile device©
(e.g. MP3 player, smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the cable ®¢ Fig. 173 from the
AUX input.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex
ternal audio player@¢ page 200, Fig. 174.
Media are started and operated using the mo
bile device @¢ Fig. 173.
USB charging socket
- USB adapters: You can charge your mobile de
vice's battery using special USB adapters. The
USB adapters are available from Audi dealers or
specialist retailers. Refer to¢ page 197, USB
adapters for Audi music interface or USB
charging socket.
-To charge a mobile device using a USB adapt
er: Connect your mobile device (D ¢ Fig. 173 to
the charging socket@ using the appropriate
USB adapter @.
- To disconnect the USB adapter from the
charging socket: Detach the USB adapter @
¢ Fig. 173 from the USB charging socket.
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- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With the release tabs®
¢ page 197, Fig. 171 pressed, detach the Apple
dock connector from the Apple device.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full at
tention. As the driver, you have full responsi
bility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never use mobile devices while
the vehicle is moving -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
- To avoid damaging the connection on the
Audi music interface, please take care when
unplugging the connector from the AUX in
put or the USB charging socket.
- Very
high or very low temperatures (a com
mon occurrence in a car's interior) can cause
damage to mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please do not leave your
mobile devices in the vehicle when the tem
perature is very high or very low.
({D Note
-When you switch off the ignition, the USB
ports will continue to be supplied with pow
er as long as the energy management sys
tem does not intervene.
- USB charging sockets marked
I CHARGE
ONL vi
cannot transfer data and
are intended for charging only.
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which must be connected to the USB
charging socket®¢ Fig. 173 via a USB
adapter (¢ page 197); this could cause per
formance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Please refer to the operating instructions of
your mobile device for important informa
tion on its operation.
- It
cannot be guaranteed that all mobile de
vices will function without any problems.
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Using a mobile device with the engine
switched off will drain the vehicle's battery.
-Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX input to
about 70 % of maximum.
Playing media
Calling up media
You can start and operate various types of media
via the MMI control console.
Fig. 174 Illustration: Possible sources in the media menu
Fig. 175 Illustration: Possible sources in the media menu
Important: A media source must contain audio/
video* files ¢page 192.
... Press
the I
ME
DIA !
button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is
displayed.
... Select
and confirm the desired source. Or:
Press the I
MEDI Ai
button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.
You can select the following sources in the Media
menu, depending on the vehicle equipment:
Switch to radio: The radio menu will be opened
¢page 185.
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@ SD
card reader
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-To play audio/video files: Select a source in the
Media menu> category (e.g. artist > album >
track/title).
- To access the next level up in the structure of
folders: Press the I
B A
CK !
button. Or: Select and
confirm Go up.
- To select the previous/next track/title/chap
ter 1
)
: Briefly press the ON/OFF button on the
MMI control console to the Left/right (l
-To rewind/fast forward audio/video files:
Move and hold the ON/OFF button to the Left/
rig ht (l
- To pause/resume playback: Briefly press the
ON/OFF button on the MMI control console.
@ Note
- You can scroll rapidly through Long Lists by
turning the rotary pushbutton quickly. The
scrolling speed depends on the number of
entries in the List.
- If the Traffic announcements ¢ page 186
or DAB announcements* function is switch
ed on, playback is interrupted for announce
ments. You can cancel an announcement
while it is being played by briefly pressing
the ON/OFF button on the MMI control con
sole.
- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
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Media centre
Several categories for selecting audio/video*
files are available in the media centre.
Fig. 176 Example: Categories for a USB stick
Fig. 177 Example: Categories for a USB stick
"" Press the I MEDI
A! button. Press the Left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is
displayed. Select and confirm the desired
source.
CD Active source
The active source is highlighted. The symbol for
the active source (!) may change depending on
the device connected or the online media* or In
ternet radio* service in use. The device name may
be displayed (e.g. MyPhone). A USB stick connec
ted via the Audi music interface* is shown as an
example¢ Fig. 176.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video* files from the following categories
and copy them into the playlist:
@Favourites The category Favourites appears if at Least one
item has been stored as a favourite. Refer to
¢page 203, Favourites.
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@ Artists
ALL available artists are displayed. Select and con
firm an artist, an album and then a track.
@ Albums
ALL available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
® Genres
ALL available genres are displayed. Select and
confirm a genre (e.g. Pop), an artist, an album
and then a track.
@ Tracks
ALL available tracks are displayed. Select and con
firm a track.
0 Folders
The folder structure or the track/title/chapter List
is displayed. Select a folder (if applicable) and se
lect and confirm an item in it.
@ Playlists
ALL playlists on the source along with the intelli
gent playlists are displayed. Select and confirm a
playlist and then a track.
Intelligent playlists:
- Last tracks played: The most recently played
tracks from the selected source are displayed.
- Most played: The tracks you have played most
often from the selected source are displayed.
- 5 stars to 1 star: Tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
- Unrated: ALL files without rating information
(e.g. ID3 tag) in the selected source are dis
played.
@ Videos*
ALL available video files are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
(© Note
- Only the categories supported by the medi
um used are available. For example, CD/
DVD-ROM tracks cannot be selected via cat
egories such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
The categories Podcasts, Audiobooks and
202 Composers
are available when you are using
an iPod (source: Audi music interface
¢page 197).
- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
- If you synchronise a portable player with
"cloud" services, the playlists may not be
displayed correctly on the MMI. Use the de
vice's Local media Library.
Search function
You can search for e.g. tracks and video files* in
the active source.
Fig. 178 Entry field and results list for the search function
Depending on the selected source, you may be
able to call up the search function ¢ Fig. 178.
Important: The playlist ¢ page 203 or the media
centre ¢ page 201 must be displayed.
Calling up the search function
.. Turn the rotary pushbutton to the left until the
entry field (D ¢ Fig. 178 for the search func
tion is displayed. Or: Push the rotary pushbut
ton upwards.
To use the search function: Refer to ¢page 129,
Search function.
Entries containing the search terms entered will
be displayed in the List of results ®¢ Fig. 178.
You can search by artist @¢ Fig. 178, album @
or track @. You can also search for genres and
videos.
{!)) Note
- The system will only search for files on the
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Folders category (J) ¢ page 201, Fig. 177,
the system will only search for files in the
current folder. This is also the case in the
Composers, Podcasts und Audiobooks cate
gories.
Playlist
Fig. 179 Example: Playlist
The track, artist, album and, if available, the al
bum cover are displayed in the playlist.
Options Refer to¢ page 203, Other settings.
Fav ourites
You can store up to 50 items per source in the fa
vourites list.
Important: The playlist or the media centre must
be open.
- Select the desired item from the playlist or the
media centre.
- Select: rig ht control button > Store as favour
ite. Or: Press and hold the rotary pushbutton
for several seconds.
When a track is stored as a favourite, the corre
sponding album is shown as a favourite in the fa
vourites list.
Important: At least one item must be stored in
the favourites list.
To display the favourites list: Select the I MEDIA!
button. Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview ¢ page 200 is dis-
� played.
Select a source which supports Catego-
� ries ¢ page 201 (e.g. an SD card). Select the Fa-
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Important: The favourites list must be displayed.
- To listen to a favourite: Select and confirm an
item in the favourites list.
- To move a favourite: Select the desired item
from the favourites list. Select: right control
button > Move favourite. Select and confirm
the desired memory position.
- To delete a favourite: Select the desired item
from the favourites list. Select: right control
button > Delete favourite > Delete this favour
ite or Delete all favourites.
Other settings
Options menu
Different context-specific functions and settings
are available depending on which source is selec
ted.
... Press the right control button.
Sound settings
Refer to¢ page 217.
Input level
Important: A mobile device must be connected
via an AUX adapter cable or a USB adapter
¢page 197, Multimedia connections.
The volume of the mobile device will be adapted
to the MMI system. We recommend setting the
volume of the mobile device to about 70 percent
of the maximum volume.
Bluetooth settings
Refer to¢ page 215.
Wi-Fi settings
Refer to ¢ page 165, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection manager
Refer to¢ page 213.
Detailed track info
When this function is switched on� and the
playlist is open, information on the selected track
(e.g. the artist, album, album cover*) as well as
the total and remaining playing time will be dis-
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