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.
If you enter a PIN (SIM) incorrectly three >
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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.
ZA\ WARNING
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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