Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the menu media (if the connected external device allows this) or for operating In-
fotainment using an application in the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
The requirement for the WLAN function is the ignition is switched on. After
switching on the ignition, the last-used WLAN connection appears.
It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices on the Infotainment hotspot and at the same time to connect Infotainment to the hotspot of other external
devices.
If there is a SIM card with activated data service in the external module of Info-
tainment Columbus or there is a connection to the telephone via Blue-
tooth ®
profile RSAP, the external device cannot be connected to the hotspot.
Connect an external device to the hotspot (WLAN) of the device
Turn Infotainment hotspot on / off
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
Set Infotainment hotspot ▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Hotspot (WLAN) settings
.
▶ Set the required menu items from the following menu.
■
Security level:
- Setting the connection security
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID: ...
- Name of the Infotainment hotspot
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Turn Infotainment hotspot visibility on/off
▶ Tap the functional surface
Store
to save the parameters of the Infotainment
hotspot.
Connect ▶ Enable the Wi-Fi in the external device and search for any available hotspots.
▶ Select the Infotainment hotspot (if necessary, enter the required password).
▶ Confirm the connection.
Establish secure connection using WPS (Applies to Infotainment Amundsen) ▶ Turn on WLAN in Infotainment.
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
.
▶ Turn on the option to connect to the Infotainment hotspot using WPS.
Note
If the external device if connected to the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN) , then
the data connection of the external device cannot be used.
Connect Infotainment to the hotspot (WLAN) of the external
device
Fig. 216
List of available wireless networks: Infotainment Columbus / In-
fotainment Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the Infotainment WLAN press the button , then tap on
the function surface →
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
.
Show available hotspots
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
1)
→ WLAN.
With WLAN activated, a list of available or previously connected hotspots with
the following information and functional areas is displayed » Fig. 216.
1)
As long as infotainment is connected to the hotspot of the external device, the hotspot name is dis-
played in the functional surface.
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Searching for available hotspots
Turn the Infotainment WLAN on/off
Manual hotspot search and connect
Automatic establishment of the secured connection to the hotspot via
WPS (Applies to Infotainment Amundsen)
Functional surfaces of the available hotspots
Disconnection from the currently connected hotpot by deleting the Info-
tainment memory access password (The function surface will only be
shown when connected)
Current connection
Wi-Fi strength of the external device
Connect ▶ Turn on WLAN in Infotainment.
▶ Show the list of available hotspots, if necessary, update the list by tapping
the functional surfaceSearch
.
▶ Select the desired hotspot.
▶ If the access to the hotspot is password protected, then enter the required
password.
Search for connection manually and connect ▶ Turn on WLAN in Infotainment.
▶ Display list of available hotspots.
▶ Tap on the functional surface
Manual settings
and set the required hotspot pa-
rameters.
▶ Tap the function surface
Connect
.
▶ If the parameters for the search are set correctly and the hotspot is available,
then the connection will take place.
Establish secure connection using WPS (Applies to Infotainment Amundsen) ▶ Turn on WLAN in Infotainment.
▶ In the external device, turn on the option to connect to the external device
via WPS.
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
.
End connection to the hotspot ▶ Press button when the desired Hotspot (WLAN) is found
,then the func-
tional surface →
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
Delete
.
ABCDEFData connection
Using the data connection, Infotainment can be connected to the Internet. The
data connection can be established in one of the following ways.
Data connection via WLAN›
Connect Infotainment to the hotspot of an external device with activated da-
ta services » page 174, Connect Infotainment to the hotspot (WLAN) of the
external device .
Data connection using the SIM card in the external module (applies to
Infotainment Columbus)
›
Insert a SIM card with activated data services in the external module
» page 166 , Use the SIM card in the external module .
Data connection using rSAP (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
›
Connect Infotainment via Bluetooth ®
profile rSAP to a telephone with activa-
ted data services » page 167, rSAP .
CAUTION
When inserting an incorrect size SIM card, there is a risk of damaging the
CarStickdevice.
Note
The Internet connection may be chargeable based on the terms and conditions
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SmartLink
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Fig. 217
Information on SmartLink on the
ŠKODA websites
Read in the QR code » Fig. 217orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the SmartLink communication sys-
tem.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink
SmartLink offers the ability to display certified applications on an external de-
vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate
them.
SmartLink supports the following communication systems. ▶ Android Auto
▶ Apple CarPlay
▶ MirrorLink ®
Using the applications in the connected external device it is possible to use the navigation to make a call, to listen to music.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not
possible or only limited.
Depending on model of the connected external device, some applications can
be started using the voice activation, via the Infotainment screen, using the
operating elements on Infotainment or using the buttons on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The voice control of the connected external device can be activated by holding
the button or holding the button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
CAUTION
To establish the connection, it is necessary for the date and time in Infotain-
ment to be set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS sig-
nal, then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS
signal reception.
Note
■ During the connection process, information messages may be displayed on
the Infotainment screen, and in the telephone display. These messages must
be observed and confirmed if necessary (e.g. Release of data transfer, enabling
the contact import, release of text messages).■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
■
With some connected devices, it is necessary for the connected external de-
vice to be unlocked over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free
functioning of the SmartLink function“”.
Main menu
Fig. 218
Main menu: no connection / example of an active connection
›
To display the main menu SmartLink press the button , then tap on the
function surface
.
Main menu - Functional surfaces Active connection
Display of information about SmartLink
Disconnection
Settings for the SmartLinkmenu » page 137
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Connection set-up▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB in-
put » page 90 .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 218 -
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another Infotainment
menu
(E.g. From the Radiomenu)
▶ Press the
button and select the active connection.
Disconnection
▶ To end the connection, in theSmartLinkmain menu, the functional surface
» Fig. 218 -
.
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by pressing the function surface From the main
menu SmartLink the connection needs to be re-established when the external
device is connected again.
If the connection was terminated by disconnecting the cable from the USB
port, then the last active connection is shown in the main menu when the ex-
ternal device is reconnected.
Android Auto
Introduction to the subject
The Android Autoconnection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be turned on.
If Infotainment connected to an external device via Android Auto then all the
telephones currently connected, as well as the Bluetooth ®
Players are discon-
nected.
The external device to be connected will automatically establish a new tele-
phone connection via Bluetooth ®
as a main telephone. Connecting an addition-
al telephone using the telephone services of the SIM card inserted in the ex-
ternal module is not possible over the duration of the connection. A possible
data connection using the SIM card inserted in the external module remains
operational » page 175.
An external device connected using Android Auto cannot be used as an audio
source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Android Auto application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of external devices, regions and applications that the Android Autocon-
nection supports can be found on the Google website. Functionality is not
guaranteed outside of the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 219
Android Auto: Main Menu
Main menu - Functional surfaces and information in the area
A
Navigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar.
Music applications
Return toSmartLink main menu
Start the application ▶ Tap on the functional surface of the desired application to launch the appli-
cation.
The symbol appears next to the function surface in the area
A
, Then, by
tapping on this function surface again, a list of new applications is displayed.
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Apple CarPlay
Introduction to the subject
The Apple CarPlay connection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
The data connection is turned on in the device to be connected.
Voice control is turned on in the device to be connected.
If Infotainment is connected to an external device via Apple CarPlay, then the
use of the Bluetooth ®
connection is not possible and the telephone menu is
not available. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains operational
» page 175 .
A device connected using Apple CarPlay cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is terminated by starting the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.
This is also true reciprocally.
A list of external devices, regions and applications that the Apple CarPlaycon-
nection supports can be found on the Apple website. Functionality is not guar-
anteed outside of the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 220
Apple CarPlay: Main Menu
Main menu - Function surfaces and information List of available applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed
)
Depending on how long the function surface is pressed: ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay
▶ Hold - Switching on voice control
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection select the desired applica-
tion in the field A
» Fig. 220 .
MirrorLink ®
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 221
Information about MirrorLink®
on the ŠKODA websites
The MirrorLink ®
- connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be turned on.
If you want to use the menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ®
connection with the telephone then connect Infotainment first via
Bluetooth ®
.
An external device connected using MirrorLink ®
cannot be used as an audio
source in the menu Media.
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If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is not terminated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ®
- applica-
tion.
Read the QR code » Fig. 221orafter entering the following address in the web
browser, the website with information on supportedMirrorLink ®
applications is
opened.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity
Main menu
Fig. 222
MirrorLink®: Main menu
Main menu - Functional surfaces and information Return toSmartLink main menu » page 176
Displays a list of running applications with the ability to terminate them
Display the application last shown (as long as the application is running)/
show the display content of the connected external device
Settings for the SmartLinkmenu » page 137
List of applications
Other pages with applications (by performing a finger movement sideways
across the screen, other pages with applications are displayed)
Application is not certified for use while driving
ABOperationFig. 223
Example of a running Mirror-
Link® application
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of theMirrorLink ®
connection, select the desired applica-
tion in the area
A
» Fig. 222 on page 179 .
The application starts and the following function surfaces are displayed. Display of functional surfaces below / above
Return to MirrorLink ®
main menu
Hide/ show the functional surfaces
▶ pressing the controller .
Display of the running application ▶ In the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
connection, press the function surface
» Fig. 222 on page 179 The last displayed application is displayed.
If you want to display a different application, then the function surface of the
desired application must be tapped in the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
con-
nection
A
» Fig. 222 on page 179 .
Ending the current application
▶ Tap on the function surface
→
.
▶ Press the function surface of the desired application with the symbol .
By tapping the function surface
Close all
, all running applications are closed.
Function issues
If problems occur with the MirrorLink ®
connection, then one of the following
messages may occur on the screen.
■
Error: Transfer
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect
■
MirrorLink® audio is unavailable.
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect
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■MirrorLink® availability on this mobile device is restricted. Using of the connected de-
vice is not possible while driving
■The mobile device is locked. Please unlock the mobile device to use MirrorLink®
- Unlock
the connected “external device ”
■
Unable to start app or app not working.
- Disconnect the external device and recon-
nect
Navigation
Introductory information
Navigation - Function sequence
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
Route guidance is started as follows.
›
Search for/ enter a new destination or Select one of the stored destinations.
›
Confirm the route calculation in the destination details or if necessary, adjust
the route options.
›
Select the preferred route type, if this is requested by Infotainment.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
The route guidance is provided by graphical nav. announcements.
There is an option to add additional destinations during route guidance, or to
adapt the route.
If a traffic radio station is available, information concerning traffic delays is
evaluated by Infotainment and, if necessary, an alternative route is offered.
If you deviate from the route, then a new route calculation is carried out.
GPS satellite signal
Infotainment uses the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signal for
route guidance.
Outside the range of the GPS satellite signal (e.g. in dense vegetation, in tun-
nels, parking garages, etc.), Infotainment navigates only with restrictions using
vehicle sensors.
Infotainment offers the option to show in the split screen display the following
Position
» Fig. 226 on page 182 information about the current geographical po-
sition of the vehicle and the satellite signal.
Geographical longitude
Geographical latitude
Elevation
Number of received/available satellites
If no GPS satellite signal is available, no values are displayed.
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Navigation data
Columbus navigation data source
The navigation data is stored in the internal Infotainment memory.
Amundsen navigation data source
The navigation data is stored on an Original SD card.
In order to ensure the function of the navigation, the Original SD card, with the
navigation data, must be inserted in the respective slot in the external module
» page 124 .
If the original SD card should be damaged or lost, a new original SD card can be
purchased from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
With a non-original SD Card, the navigation does not work .
Finding out the version of the navigation data›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
Tap
→
versioninformation
.
Update navigation data
We recommend that you update the navigation data on a regular basis (e.g.
Due to newly developed roads and changed traffic signs).
The information on updating the navigation data is to be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Main menu
Fig. 224
Navigation: Main menu
›
To display , press the button.
›
If the main menu
navigation is not shown, then press the button again .
Description of the function surfaces
A » Fig. 224
Context-dependent:
Route guidance is disabled - Search / enter a new destination
Route guidance is enabled - The following menu is displayed:
▶Route details
- Displays the route details » page 192
▶
Change route in map
- Displays a menu for the route change in the map
(valid for Infotainment Columbus) » page 193
▶
Congestion ahead
- Manual adjusts traffic conditions » page 197
▶
Enter destination
- Search / enter a new destination / stopover » page 182
▶
Stop route guidance
- Stops route guidance » page 192
The following menu is displayed:
▶
Store position
- Store the current vehicle position as a flagged destination
» page 185
▶
Routes
- Display the list of saved routes » page 194
▶
Destinations
- Display the list of stored destinations » page 185
▶
Last destinations
- Display the list of recent destinations to which route
guidance was carried out » page 184
▶
Home address
- Route guidance to your home address » page 185
Search for POIs in the categories ,
and
Map presentation options » page 187
Playback control
Media
/
Radio
/
TV tuner
(Applies to Infotainment Colum-
bus)
Navigation settings » page 137
Map
Fig. 225
Card description
The following information and function surfaces can be displayed in the map.
Vehicle position
Route
Functional surfaces for card use » page 187
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