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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 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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Index
Numbers and
Symbols
2-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 78
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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
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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