Media
-The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media p layer used and the number of
files that it contains.
-A maximum of 2,000 entr ies per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
-Songs down loaded for offline use using m u
sic streaming services are stored on your
mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play DRM protected files.
-Contact an authorized Audi dea ler or au
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional i nformat ion on the Wi-Fi audio player.
Online media and
Internet radio
A pplies to: ve hicles w ith Aud i co nnect
You can playba ck and operate various online me
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI .
Fig. 212 Online media
.- Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview
r::!;> fig . 212 is
displayed.
A ppl ies to: using o nline media an d In te rnet ra di o
Requirement:
- The
Audi MMI connect app must be installed
and open o n your mob ile device.
-You must be logged into your myAudi account
in the
Aud i MMI conn ect app and you must
have selected your veh icle.
- The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on the MMI must be switch ed on.
-If necessary, check in the connection manager
r::!;> page 249 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the
MMI conn ect app (~).
-The MMI must be connected to the network.
-The symbol for the Online m edia source CD
r::!;> fig . 212 is shown in the MMI.
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App lies to : usin g on l ine media
Additional requirement:
- A su pported online med ia service must be ava il
able in yo ur cou ntry.
- You must have an acco unt with a supported on
line media se rvice .
- Depending on the on line media se rvice, yo u
must install and open an app on you r mobile
dev ice.
S tarting Onlin e med ia
-Press the IM EDIA ! button. Press the left cont rol
button until the sources overview
r::!;> page 236
is displayed.
-Select and confirm an on line media service .
Starting Internet radio
-Press the I MEDIA ! button. Press the left control
button until the sources
overview ¢ page 236
is displayed.
-Select and confirm Internet r adio . The Internet
radio browser or the last stat ion that was play
ing is shown.
-Sel ect ing the station : if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio
Brow s
er > a station.
Online media and Interne t ra dio : additional op
t ion s
-Press the right control button.
The following options may be available, depend ing on the information shown (such as the sta
tion/track that is currently playing):
- Sound setting s: see r::!;> page 252 .
- Wi -Fi setting s:
see¢ page 194, Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Connection manage r:
see¢ page 249 .
-Additional options may be ava ilable, depending
on the active on line media service or Internet
radio .
.&_ WARNING
-It is o nly safe to use tablets, laptops, mo
bi le dev ices and ot her simi la r devices when
the vehicle is s tat ionary because, like a ll
loose objects, they could be thrown around
the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
serio us injuries. Store these types of devices
securely while driving.
~
-Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
c::> page 275, Front airbags.
CJ) Note
- Always follow the information found in c::>0
in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194.
- Please note that there genera lly are addi
tional costs when using an online media
service account, especially when it is used internationally .
@ Tips
-Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, a connection loss can occur
during playback of on line media services.
-Online media and Internet radio usage de
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
- Audi AG simply makes the access to on line
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents of the on line media services.
- Always read the chapter
c::> page 195, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa
tion.
- Depending on the mobile device used, there
may be interruptions during media playback
and when using the
Audi MMI connect app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo
bile device and keep the
Audi MMI connect
app in the foreground .
- Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Media
Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface
You can connect your mobile devices (such as a
smartphone or
MP3 player) to the Audi music in
terface and charge them using a special
USB
adapter .
Fig. 213 Audi USB adap ters
You can purchase the USB adapter c::> fig. 213
from an author ized Audi dealer or at specialty
stores:
(D USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light
ning connect ion
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can connect your mobile dev ices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
Applies to : veh icles w it h Aud i music interface
- Audi music interface: see c::> page 234.
(D Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al
low it to be pinched.
233
Media
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
F ig . 214 Connec ting mob ile dev ices
The Audi music inte rface is located under the
armrest in the center
console @c::> page 8, fig. 2.
-Connecting a mobile device u sin g a U SB
a dapt er:
connect the applicable USB adap ter @
c::> fig. 214 to the port on the Audi music inter
face ® and then connect the adapter to the
mobile device @(such as an iPhone).
-Charging a mobile device u sing a USB adapter :
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface ® using the applicab le USB
adapter @
c::> fig. 214, the battery will auto
matically charge .
-Disconnec ting a mobil e dev ice from the Au di
music int erfac e:
remove the USB adapter@
<=> fig. 214 from the Audi music interface .
-Di sco nn ect ing mob ile d evices with an Apple
Do ck con nector:
remove the Apple Dock con
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed
i n @ c::> page 233, fig. 213 .
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de
vice being used
c::> page 236 .
Connecting two m obile d evi ce s: if two mob ile
dev ices (for example iPhone and smartphone) are
connected at the same time, then both devices
can be used as p layback so urces .
You can connect mobile devices using the analog
AU X port .
-Conn ecting a mobile d evic e to th e AU X input :
connect the cab le ® c::> fig. 214 to the AUX in-
234
put @ on the Audi music interface and then to
the mobile device @(such as an MP3 player or
smartphone).
- Discon necti ng a mobile d evice from the AU X
i nput :
remove the cable ® c::> fig. 214 from the
AUX
input @c::> fig. 214.
-Ope ration: select and confirm the Extern al au
d io player
source ® c::> page 236, fig. 215 . The
media are started and operated through the
mobile
device @<=> fig. 214.
A WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention . As the dr iver, you have complete
responsibility for safety in traffic . Neve r oper
ate mobi le devices wh ile driving, because this
inc reases the risk of an acc iden t.
(D Note
- Remove the connector from the A udi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
- Use a USB extens ion cable to connect dev i
ces that have an integrated USB connecto r
(s uch as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the A udi musi c inte r
face.
- Ex tremely high o r low temperatures that
c an occur inside veh icles can damage mobile
devices and/or impa ir their performan ce.
Never leave mobi le devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperat ures.
(D Tips
- Whe n you swi tch the ign ition o ff, the USB
ports are sti ll supplied w ith power until the
energy management intervenes.
- Do not use an additiona l adapter o r USB ex
tension cab le to connect mobile devices to
the A udi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter
(c::> page 233). They may impair the
functionality.
- You can purchase the AUX connector cab le
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe
cialty stores .
a co .... N ,....
N .... 0 0
3 co
-Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
-USB hubs are not supported.
-Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter for devices with Apple Dock connec
tor. Connect these devices using a AUX con nector cable.
-Changed content on a mobile device l) that
is connected to the Audi music interface
may not be displayed in the media center.
In this case, reset the
Media settings back
to
Factory settings <=> page 249.
-Video playback through the Audi music in
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
-iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod/
iPhone if this happens.
-Audi recommends updating the iPod/iPhone
software to the latest version. For impor
tant information on operating your iPod/
iPhone, refer to the user guide for the de
vice.
-The USB adapter on the Audi music inter
face will support iPod touch/iPhone from
the Sth generation or later with the light
ning connector.
-For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at
www.audiusa.com/mp3 or contact an au
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
1 > A pplies onl y to MTP devices. Does not app ly to App le dev i
ces and USB mass storage devices.
Media
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
Applies to : vehicles wi th Rear Seat Enter ta inm ent preparat ion
The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation in
cludes cables and a mount for Audi Entertain
ment mobile in the driver's and front passenger's
seat backrests.
The suitable Audi Entertainment mobile Rear
Seat Entertainment package is available through
Audi Genuine Accessories.
Using Audi Genuine Accessories is recommended.
Audi has established their reliability, safety and
suitability.
We cannot evaluate or endorse other products in
t his way, even if the product is approved by acer
tified testing agency or government agency .
(D Note
Only use devices that are approved for the
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation. Unap
proved devices may cause damage to the vehi
cle electronics .
(D Tips
-Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about
Audi Entertainment mo
bile .
-Always read the chapter<=:> page 385.
-The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation is
not intended to charge external electronic
devices .
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Media
Playing media
Accessing media
You can start and operate various media
through the
MMI control panel.
F ig . 215 D ia gr am : p oss ible sources in th e M ed ia m enu
F ig. 216 D iag ra m : possible sources in th e M edi a me nu
Re qu ir emen t: a media sou rce must contain a u
d io/video*
fi les -=> page 228.
• Press t he I M EDIAi bu tton. Press the left co ntro l
b utton until the so urces ove rview is disp layed.
• Se lect and confirm the desi red sou rce. Or :
press th e I M ED IAi b utton repeate dly until the
desired source is selected .
D epending on the ve hicle eq uipme nt, t he fo llow
i ng sources may be disp laye d in the
Media men u:
(D Jukebox * .. .... ........ ..... .
@ DVD/CD drive * .. .. .. .... .. ... .
@ SD card reader ... ..... .. ... . .
© Audi music interface * .. ..... .. .
such as an iPhone, USB stick
229
228,2 29
228
23 4
® External audio player . . . . . . . . . . 234
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
@ Bluetooth aud io player * . . . . . . . 230
1l Depe ndin g on the DVD , thi s may not be possible du rin g
p laybac k.
236
(f) Wi-Fi audio player* ... .. . .... .
® Online media* and Internet radio *
231
232
-Playing audio /video files : select a source in the
Media menu > Category (such as artists > al
bum
> track).
- Moving one level up in the folder structure :
press the !BACKI b utton . Or: select and confirm
Folder up.
-Selecting the previous or next track/chapter*
1l: press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
pa nel briefly to the left
l
-Fast-forwarding and rewinding audio /video*
files :
press and hold th e On/Off knob on the
M Ml control panel to the left
l
a longer time .
-Pausing or resuming playback : press th e On/
Off knob on the MMI cont rol panel b riefly.
(D Tips
- Yo u can scroll through long lists quickly by
t u rning the control knob quickly. T he scro ll
ing speed depends o n the num ber of list en
t ries.
- For safety reas ons, the video image is only
display ed w hen t he vehicl e is stationa ry . On
ly the so und from the vid eo plays whil e driv
ing.
Media center
Various categories for selecting audio/video*
files are available in the media center .
Fig. 217 Example: USB stick catego ries
Fig . 218 Examp le: USB s tick categories
~ Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed .
Se lect and confirm the desired source.
(!) Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source
symbol @ may change depending on the
connected device, t he online media service* or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis
p layed (for example: MyPhone) . As an example, a
USB stick is shown
r::;, fig. 217 connected to the
Audi music interface*.
Depend ing on the active source, you can select
aud io/video files* from the following categor ies
and add them to the p laylist :
@Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en
try is stored in the favorites list .
Seer::;, page 239,
Favorites.
@ Artists
All available artists a re displayed . Se lect and con
firm an artist , an album and then a track .
Media
@Albums
All available albums are displayed . Select and
confirm an album and then a track .
® Genres
All availab le genres are displayed . Select and
confirm a genre (such as
Pop), an artist, an al
bum and then a song.
@ Tracks
All available tracks are displayed . Select and con
firm a track.
0 Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis
played . Select a folder, if necessary . Select and
confirm a track .
® Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Se lect and confirm
a playlist and then a track.
Smart playlists :
- Last played tracks :
the last tracks played in the
selec ted source are displayed .
-Most played : the most played songs in these
lected source are displayed .
-5 stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
- Not rated: all files from the selected source
without rating information (for example , in the
103 tag) are displayed.
@ Videos*
All ava ilab le video files are displayed . Select and
confirm a video file.
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i connect (Infotainment) and
use of the radio category w ith iPod/iPhone
Always follow the information foun d in ¢Ci) in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194.
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237
Media
@ Tips
-Only the categories supported by the medi
um are available. For example, CD/DVD
ROM tracks cannot be selected with catego
ries such as
Ar tists, A lbum s or Ge nre s.
With an iPod/iPhone (so urce : Audi music in
terface <=>
page 233), the Podca st s, A udio
boo ks
and Compo ser s categories are also
available.
- For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On
l y the sound from the v ideo p lays while d riv
ing .
-When synchronizing a po rtable device with
"Cloud " se rvices, p lay lists may display in co r
rectly in the MM I. Use the media center in
the device .
- With an iPod/iPhone (med ia source: Audi
music interface
<=> page 233), the Pod ca sts,
Audio bo oks
and C omp osers categories are
a lso available .
@ Tips
Applies to: iPod/iPhone on Audi music interface
- An Internet connection is requ ired to use
the add it ional
Radio category, an online
media serv ice. Also see the chapter
c:> page 194, Wi -Fi hotspot . Also read the in
formation on the Aud i mus ic interface and
the supported devices
c:> page 233.
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network traff ic, a connection loss can occur
d uring p layback o f on line media serv ices.
- The use of online media se rvices depends on
the service ava ilability of the third party
provide r.
- Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media serv ices possible through the MM I
and does not take any respo nsibility for the
contents of the on line med ia services .
238
Free text search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search in the active sour ce by tracks and
video files*, for example
Fig. 219 Inp ut field and res ults list fo r fr ee text se arch
You can open the free te xt sea rch depending on
the selected source .
Requ irement: the p laylist
c:> page 239 or med ia
cen ter
c:> page 237 must be d isplayed.
Openin g free te xt s ear ch
.. Keep turning the cont rol knob to the left until
th e
free text searc h input field @c:>fig. 219
appears . Or: push the control knob up .
Usi ng the free text sea rch : see c:> page 164, Free
text search .
Entries that conta in the entered search te rm are
li sted in the results
lis t@ c:> fig . 219. You can
search for
artists @<=> fig. 219, albums @or
t racks @as w ell as g enres and vid eos .
(0 Tips
-It will then search through the files in the
active source .
- If you open free text search in the
Folder
category page 237, fig . 218 or
the Compo ser s, Podca sts and Audio book s
categories, it will only search through the
files in that folder.
Media
Change pl aying po sition
Tu rn the control knob to the left o r to the right .
Or: move your finger across the MMI to uch con
trol pad* from left to r ight .
Shuffle1
)
W ith the funct io n sw itched on~ . all files in the
p laylist a re played and show n in random orde r.
Repeat t rack1
l
When the function is switched on~ . the current
track repeats.
Repe at*
Req uirement: an iPod/ iPhone* must be selected
as the media source in the Aud i mu sic interface
¢ page 236, Accessing media.
- Trac k: th e current track will be rep eat ed .
- Folder : the tracks in the current folder are re -
peated contin uously in a loop.
- Off : the f un ct ion is swi tched off .
Back to 'Pla yback'
The options men u is closed. The track currently
p laying appears in the playlist .
Play similar music*
The track currently p lay ing is qu ic kly analy zed
(such as art ists, gen res, mood, beat) and a smart
playlist with s imilar tracks is shown .
Play mo re ...
A smart playlist is show n based on th e track cur
r ently p laying. You c an se lect between a playlist
with more tracks
b y this a rti st, from thi s album
or of this g en re .
Copy to ju keb ox*
See ¢ pag e 229, Adding files to the Jukebox.
Set a s ringtone*2
)
Requ irement: a cell phone must be connected to
the MMI. The track currently playing m ust be in
the Jukebo x*
¢ page 229 .
l) The fun ctio n auto matic ally sw itche s off when th e sour ce
is changed .
2> This fun ction is not a vai lable for all cell phon es.
240 The selected track will be
used as the ringtone
for incoming calls .
Gracenote online databa se *
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to t he
Interne t.
Depend ing on availab ility, var ious information
will load about the track current ly playing when
t hi s function is switc hed
on~-
Favori te s
See¢ page 239.
Addition al opt ion s
Requirement: the vehicle m ust be stationary and
a video fi le* or a DVD* must be playing .
Parental control*
Playback of video DVDs can be restr icted using
parenta l cont rol.
Ente r the passwo rd for parental control. Pass
word set at the factory: 1234. You have the fol
l owing opt ions:
- Prot ection lev el: select and confirm the protec
tion level (for example, Level S) . Eight different
content rat ing levels can be set for parental
cont rol.
If you se t the paren tal control level at
Level 5, all DVDs from level 1-5 c an be pl ayed.
Video DVDs with a higher level will not play . Se
lect
No re striction to remove all of the restr ic
tions .
-Change password : edit the c urrent password .
Switch to full screen
The video image is displayed. Tu rn the contro l
k nob to d isplay the playlist.
Or : press the I BAC KI
button.
Replay v ideo l)
When this function is switched on~' the current
video will replay .
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