
83A012721BA 
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 184 using a USB adapter 
=> page 184, fig. 134, 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 154. 
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 155, 
Embedded SIM card. Make sure the function 
= page 150, Turn on car phone or data 
module is switched on. Make sure an eSIM 
is installed and active or a personal SIM card 
is in the SIM card reader. 
— If the connected smartphone has voice con- 
trol, you can operate your smartphone using 
the external voice recognition system 
=> page 25. 
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Audi smartphone interface 
  
— The menu language shown in the MMI is 
based on the settings in your smartphone. 
— Some  MMI functions are not available when 
there is an active Audi smartphone interface 
connection. 
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via 
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec- 
tion is active. 
Troubleshooting 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface 
The information that follows lists some trouble- 
shooting options. They depend on the equip- 
ment. 
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de- 
pends on the availability of services through 
third party providers. 
— AUDI AG merely provides access to third 
party services through the MMI and does 
not assume any responsibility for the con- 
tent of these services. 
  
Problem Solution 
  
Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level  on your smartphone. 
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different  one if necessary. 
opened. 
cle is being operated. 
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the  vehi- 
  
Android Auto: Check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone. 
  
Connecting the Make sure  that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB 
smartphone to the |  adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface 
MMI failed. => page 184. 
  
Apple CarPlay: Check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone. 
  
cles. 
Android Auto: Check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new vehi- 
  
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your 
smartphone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI 
= page 196. Delete your smartphone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone 
interface submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI 
= page 18. Restart your smartphone. 
  
The smartphone is | Make sure  that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB 
not automatically 
detected. => page 184. 
    
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface 
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met. 
  
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83A012721BA 
Index 
  
Numbers and 
Symbols 
  
2-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 78 
A 
ALC cooling MOde ss «  « vesiev «sass w © wernin eon 78 
Accelerator pedals sais se cai sv aac oe ews 84 
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 84 
AGCOSSOFIES « crvcei. 5 cesses « ceeness a  & arene ww wnat 260 
Active lane assist 
refer to Lane departure warning......... 119 
Adaptive cruise assist................04. 111 
Cleaning the sensors........... 0c been 237 
Adaptive dampers ...........-.00ee esau 96 
Adaptive speed assist 111 
also refer to Adaptive cruise assist....... 111 
Adjusting the air distribution............. 78 
Adjusting the brightness................. 47 
Adjusting the sound.................005 195 
Adjusting the temperature..............- 78 
Adjusting the vents... 0... .... eee eee ee 79 
Adjusting the volume................-005 26 
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 195 
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 195 
Airbag System «  « sae« s sees ¢ v wees ee reese ee 61 
Alarm system 
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 31 
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 242 
All-weather lights...............-..20--- 43 
Allseason tires. ...........000200200005 231, 
All wheel drive 
POPEP CO GUAT Oia 5 = yess s  5 meee Heme « 98 
AMI 
refer to Audi music interface........... 184 
Android Auto 
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 193 
Anti-freeze 
Windshield washer system............. 214 
Anti-lock braking system. ...........000-. 98 
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0004 99 
Anti-theft alarm system ...........-..000- 31 
Anti-theft wheel bolts........0........4. 243 
Apple CarPlay 
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 193 
  
Aspect ratio (video).............00. 187, 189 
ASR 
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............. 98 
Audi adaptive light...............-..0000. 43 
Audi connect 
refer to connect..............00 154,155 
Audi drive select. ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 96 
Audimusicinterfacesic «scenes a0 oem 0  0 ote 184 
AUdiOFMeS ricco cossoe wa concn ow anew wv x asite 185 
Audi phone box. esi. ss ecw se eee ye ewe 141 
Audi pre sense...........2+--eee eee eee  121 
MOSSAGES cwssins  so secnsas a a menage We imeuinis wo omen 124 
Audi side assist 
refer to Side assist............ 0.000005 124 
Audi smartphone interface.......... 193, 197 
Audi virtual cockpit 
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11 
AUTO 
Automatic headlights................5. 43 
Climate control system.............0005 78 
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 28 
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 36,37 
Automatic transmission............-..00- 82 
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 49 
Average consumption...............0-5. 14 
Average speed .... 2... .- cee eee eee 14 
B 
Bag hooks 
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Charging 
Winter operation...............0 ee eee 212 
Blinds 
refer to Sunshade (roof)...............-. 39 
Block roWte ices «  ¢ sawa x 2 ews 2  8 cage ¥  8 oe 167 
BIGWEP's « woven s  2 wome 4 @ noses © yee Ho toeee a 78 
Bluetooth 
‘Audio player cscs % cress =o reosae ve nese 182 
Connecting a mobile device............ 140 
Deleting 
adevice.................000. 197 
DeViC OVETVIOW': esrns 5  & coven s  » ease 5 @ exes 196 
Disconnecting a device................ 197 
Displaying profiles................000. 197 
Searching foradevice...............4. 197 
Selecting adevice.................00. 197 
Specifying a favorite.................. 197