Telephone 
  
Setup 
Connecting a mobile device to the MMI 
Applies to: vehicles with telephone 
Requirement 
The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition 
must be switched on. 
The Bluetooth settings must be open on your 
mobile device during the connection setup. 
The Bluetooth function and visibility of the MMI 
= page 233 and mobile device must be switched 
on. 
The mobile device that will be connected must 
not be connected to any other Bluetooth device. 
The MMI must only be connected to one mobile 
device. 
Connecting a cell phone using Bluetooth 
> Select PHONE on the home screen. 
> Follow the system instructions.  The  available 
Bluetooth devices will be displayed after sever- 
al seconds. 
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of 
displayed Bluetooth devices. 
> To update the list, press O. 
> A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be 
generated. 
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or 
> Enter the PIN for connecting on your cell 
phone. The time allowed for entering the PIN is 
limited to approximately 30 seconds. 
> If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN in the 
MMI. 
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts 
displayed on your mobile device or the MMI, for 
example if the system should connect automat- 
ically in the future. Depending on the mobile 
device, you may also need to download con- 
tacts and confirm access to your messages sep- 
arately. 
Connecting a mobile device via USB 
> Select PHONE on the home screen. 
> Follow the system instructions. 
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After connecting successfully 
After connecting successfully, information about 
the connected profiles will appear. You can also 
change the profiles later > page 233. 
In addition, the mobile device contacts will be 
automatically loaded into the MMI. This process 
can take several minutes, depending on the num- 
ber of contacts. 
You can also access the telephone functions in 
the instrument cluster > page 182. 
@) Note 
Always follow the information found in 
=> page 184. 
(i) Tips 
— You can apply additional settings to con- 
nected mobile devices under Connected de- 
vices > page 232. 
— You can also search for the MMI on your mo- 
bile device using the Bluetooth device 
search. 
— You only have to pair your device one time. 
Bluetooth devices that are already paired 
automatically connect to the MMI when the 
Bluetooth function is switched on, when 
they are within range, and when the ignition 
is switched on. The last connected mobile 
device is given first priority. 
— Authorizing the MMI connection on your 
mobile device will make it possible to con- 
nect automatically. 
— Pay attention to any system prompts dis- 
played on your mobile device or the MMI, 
for example if the system should connect 
automatically in the future. Depending on 
the mobile device, you may also need to 
download contacts and confirm access to 
your messages separately. 
— You will receive the PIN (SIM)  and the PUK 
(Personal Unlocking Key) along with the SIM 
card from your cell phone service provider. 
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Audi smartphone interface 
  
Audi smartphone 
interface 
Setup 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface 
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI 
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smart- 
phone interface. Certain content on your smart- 
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and 
can be operated through the MMI. 
Requirement 
The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition 
must be switched on. 
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning 
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or 
higher, or 
A smartphone with the Android Auto app  and An- 
droid 5.0 Lollipop operating system or higher is 
required. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart- 
phone interface > New connection. 
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in- 
terface > page 220 using a USB adapter 
=> page 220, fig. 153, or 
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the 
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone. 
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the 
MMI, press on your smartphone in the list of 
displayed devices. 
> To update the list, press O. 
> Follow the system instructions. 
>» Pay attention to any additional system prompts 
on your smartphone, if applicable. 
Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple Car- 
Play or Android Auto the first time you connected 
your smartphone, then select on the home 
screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi 
smartphone interface > a smartphone. 
> Follow the system instructions. 
  
  
mobile devices while driving, because this in- 
creases the risk  of an accident. 
    
  
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Driving requires your complete and undivided 
attention. As the driver, you have complete re- 
     
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate 
  
() Note 
Read the information about Audi connect, and 
be sure to note the connectivity costs section 
=> page 184. 
G) Tips 
— The functions that can be used depend on 
the following factors, among others: 
—The brand of your smartphone 
—The version of the operating system in 
your smartphone 
— The software version of the app used 
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec- 
tion 
— Your cell phone service provider 
— The customized settings on your smart- 
phone 
— One of the factors above or a combination 
of any of them could cause your smart- 
phone to be incompatible with the Audi 
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot 
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones. 
For more information and assistance, refer 
to the user guide and the manufacturer of 
your smartphone. 
— Please note that you can only connect your 
smartphone via the front Audi music inter- 
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in- 
terface. 
— Wireless CarPlay* is not available in all 
countries. 
— Wireless CarPlay* is only available if your ve- 
hicle is registered through a certain option 
in the mobile phone network > page 185, 
Embedded SIM card. Make sure the function 
= page 181, Turn on car phone or data 
module is switched on. 
— If the connected smartphone has voice con- 
trol, you can operate your smartphone using 
the external voice recognition system 
=> page 25. 
— The menu language shown in the MMI is 
based on the settings in your smartphone. 
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