Media
Supported media and file formats
The following audio/video files are supported by the DVD drive, the Jukebox*, the SD card reader and
the connection for USB storage devices:
Audio files Video files*
Supported SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 128 GB
media DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min.) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with
a capacity up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are
compatible with a DVD video player
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 158 such as iPods and MTP players, USB
storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks,
USB MP3 players (Plug-and-Play capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives
File system Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions: 2 per USB connection
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
medium or from Gracenote is displayed,
depending on availability.
Format MPEG Windows |MPEG FLAC MPEG MPEG4 | Windows Media Vid-
1/2 Media 2/4 1/2 AVC e09
Layer-3 | Audio 9 (H.264)
and 10
File exten- | .mp3 .wma .m4a; flac -Mpg; -mp4; -wmv;
sion .m4b; -mpeg .mA4v; .asf
aac -Mov;
avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteris- | up to maximum 320 kbit/s and | 48 kHz up to maximum 2,000 kbit/s and
tics 48 kHz sampling frequencies | sampling 720x576 px. at maximum 25 fps
frequency
Number of DVD drive*: max. 1,000 files per medium
files Jukebox*: approximately 10 GB storage space; max. 3,000 files can be imported
USB storage devices and memory cards: max. 10,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/directory
@ Ti — Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
ips : : : :
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The media drives do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
—To ee MP3 files, a bit rate of at least —The manufacturer of the storage device can
160 kbit/s is recommended. The display provide information about its “USB Device
showing the remaining play time may differ Subclass”.
for MP3 files with variable bit rate.
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Media
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
Applies to: vehicles with a CD drive
The
following audio file properties are supported by the CD drive:
Audio files
Supported Audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a capaci-
media ty of up to 700 MB
File system CD file system: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover from the medi-
um may be displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG 1/2 Windows Media Au- | MPEG 2/4 FLAC
Layer-3 dio 9 and 10
File
extension |.mp3 .wma .m4a; flac
-m4b;
aac
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteristics up to maximum 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz sampling frequencies
48 kHz sampling
frequency
Number of
files
Maximum 1,000 files per medium
@) Tips
— To compress MP3 files, a bit rate of at least
160 kbit/s is recommended. The display
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
tem language.
showing the remaining play time may differ
for MP3 files with variable bit rate.
Troubleshooting
not always display, depending on the sys-
Problem Solution
Audi music interface*/Bluetooth au-
dio player*: mobile device is not sup-
ported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 158, Multimedia
connections/=> page 155, Bluetooth audio player. You can
learn about supported mobile devices in the Audi database for
mobile devices at www.audiusa.com/bluetooth.
Audi music interface*/AUX input: the
volume is too high/too low when
starting playback through the AUX in-
put.
Adjust the volume of the mobile device to approximately 70%
of the maximum output > page 163, Input level. >
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Media
Problem Solution
Audi music interface*: the portable
device is not recognized as a source.
For many cell phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% of its ca-
pacity). The mobile device will only be recognized as a media
source in the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level
is sufficient.
Audi music interface*: malfunctions
during audio playback through an
iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch
this function off > page 174 when you are not using the Blue-
tooth audio player.
AUX input: there is static when con-
necting and disconnecting the AUX
connection cable.
When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio play-
er source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnect-
ing the mobile device, either mute the device (see
=> page 175) or switch to a different audio source (for exam-
ple > page 147, Opening the radio).
Bluetooth audio player*/Wi-Fi audio
player*: audio playback interference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.
Wi-Fi audio player*: audio playback
interference.
Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if
the Internet connection in the vehicle was not established
through the SIM card reader* on the MMI control panel and
the mobile data option on the cell phone is switched on. De-
activate the mobile data option on your cell phone.
Jukebox®*: tracks on the imported
playlist are grayed out.
When importing playlists, all of the files themselves must be
imported.
Jukebox*: imported tracks cannot be
played or found.
If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they
may not be supported. Only copy supported files > page 166
to the Jukebox.
Wi-Fi audio player*: multiple devices
are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot. A
media player (such as a smartphone)
appears as the media source and can-
not be changed.
Close the myAudi app on the connected devices (such as
smartphones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio play-
er*. Likewise, close the UPnP server apps or the media permis-
sions on the integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the de-
sired device as a Wi-Fi audio player* > page 156.
Online media*: connection failed be-
tween the MMI and the myAudi app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection
switch must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.
Bluetooth audio player": interference
with track display and audio playback.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth au-
dio player if a music player app from a third party provider is
open. Audi recommends using the integrated media player on
your Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).
Wi-Fi hotspot*: your Wi-Fi device is
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Make sure the network optimization functions are switched
off in the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your
Wi-Fi device. For additional information refer to the user
guide for your Wi-Fi device.
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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 us-
ing the Audi smartphone interface. Certain con-
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info-
tainment system display while driving and can
be operated through the MMI control panel.
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.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 159 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 158, fig. 135.
> Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in-
terface later on using the Connection manager.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi smartphone in-
terface > Change to connection manager.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 159 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 158, fig. 135.
>» Select and confirm Audi smartphone interface
in the Connection manager > page 172. You
can select your smartphone in the list of devi-
ces that are already paired > page 173.
> Follow the system instructions.
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ZA WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
@ 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.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system*
=> page 109.
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— The time displayed in the MMI is based on
the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is active.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is active.
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System settings
System settings
Setting the date and
time
You can set the clock time manually or using the
GPS.
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings > Date & time.
> Or: select: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left con-
trol button > Vehicle settings > Date & time.
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on ¥, the time
and date are automatically set.
Time
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off.
Press the control knob. You can set the Time
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Date
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off.
Press the control knob. You can set the Date
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Time zone
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
sampling of countries in this zone will be listed.
Automatic time zone*
When this function is switched on @, the time
will automatically adjust to the corresponding
time zone.
Time format
If you select 24h, the clock will display, for exam-
ple, 13:00. If you select AM/PM, the clock will
display, for example, 1:00 PM.
D_ The Qi standard makes it possible to charge your mobile
device wirelessly.
Date format
If you select DD.MM.YYYY, the date display will
show, for example, 31.08.2017. If you select
MM/DD/YYVY, the date display will show, for ex-
ample, 08/31/2017. If you select YYYY-MM-DD,
the date display will show, for example,
2017-08-31.
MMI settings
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings.
Language
You can change the display language as well as
the language for the voice guidance* and voice
recognition system*.
The number of languages available depends on
the market.
Measurement units
The following measurement units can be set de-
pending on availability: Speed, Distance, Tem-
perature, Fuel consumption, Volume, Pressure.
Mobile device reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
Requirement: your cell phone must be Qi-capa-
ble ) or connected to the Audi music interface @
with a USB adapter cable > page 113, fig. 110.
When the device reminder signal is switched on,
you will be notified that your mobile device is still
in the Audi phone box* when you leave the vehi-
cle. You can select between Spoken cue, Signal
tone
and Off.
Mobile device reminder signal volume: you can
adjust the reminder signal volume by turning the
control knob.
Switch off pop-up: when the function is switched
on [M, the messages in the Infotainment system
display regarding the charging status of your cell
phone in the Audi phone box* are hidden. The re-
minder not to forget your cell phone when leav-
ing the vehicle is likewise switched off.
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System settings
Tool tips
When this function is switched on M, your MMI
shows you tips for input. The frequency of how
often it displays decreases with time. You can
switch off the operating tips at any time.
Speech dialog system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Command display: when this function is switch-
ed on, the MMI will show you the possible
commands for voice input in the respective
menu. You can switch the function off at any
time.
Short dialog: when this function is switched on
, a shorter form of the prompts is used. You
can switch the function off at any time.
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the prompts by turning the control
knob.
Individual speech training (only when the vehi-
cle is stationary): you can adapt the voice recog-
nition system to your voice or pronunciation in or-
der to improve the system's ability to recognize
your speech. Individual speech training is com-
prised of 20 speech entries that consist of com-
mands and sequences of numbers. You can de-
lete the programmed voice training with the Re-
set individual speech training function.
Factory settings
The following functions can be reset to the facto-
ry default settings:
— Sound settings
— Radio
— Media settings
—Jukebox*
— Directory*
— Telephone*
— Bluetooth and Wi-Fi*
— Navigation settings*
— Navigation and online memory*
— Voice recognition system*
— Message settings*
— Apps*
— Tool tips
— Audi connect*
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You can select the desired functions individually
or all at once with the option Select all entries.
Select and confirm Restore factory settings.
G) Tips
— Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa-
ry.
— Please note that the voice recognition sys-
tem* is not available in Cabriolets that do
not have a factory-installed safety belt mi-
crophone.
Connection manager
Introduction
The connection manager provides an overview of
your connected devices and their network status.
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings > Connection manager.
> Select and confirm a menu item.
If a mobile device was already connected and you
select and confirm the corresponding menu item,
the
device name and connection status are dis-
played under the menu item.
You can individually Connect (M) or Disconnect
(_) a paired device.
Requirement:
— The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition
must be switched on.
— The Bluetooth settings will open on your mo-
bile device during the connection setup.
— The Bluetooth function and visibility of the MMI
= page 174 and mobile device must be switch-
ed on.
— The mobile device to be connected must not be
connected to any other Bluetooth device.
Primary phone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
— Connect new device: search for and connect a
cell phone.
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— List of devices already paired: select your cell — List of devices already paired: select a Blue-
phone from the list of all the devices that are tooth device from the list of all the devices that
already paired. are already paired.
Wi-Fi audio player
Applies to: vehicles with telephone Requirement: the Wi-Fi hotspot on the MMI
= page 130 and the Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi audio
— Connect new device: search for and connect a player must be switched on.
cell phone.
— List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired. — Disconnect Wi-Fi audio player: deactivate the
Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi capable device. The device
will be automatically removed from the list.
— Connect new device: press the control knob.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect @) N
ote
— Connect new device: search for and connect a Always follow the information found in >@ in
mobile device (such as a smartphone). General information on page 125.
— List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are 7
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already paired. Or: insert a mini SIM card into Applies tor vehicles with telephone
the SIM card reader*> page 126.
Display contacts from a cell phone (or an addi-
(@) Note tional cell phone).
Always follow the information found in >@ in Requirement: cell phones must not be connected
General information on page 125. to the MMI through the Bluetooth remote SIM
access profile or through the Handsfree profile.
myAudi app
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
— Connect new device: search for and connect a
new cell phone.
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed — List of devices already paired: select your cell
and open on your mobile device. phone from the list of all the cell phones that
. are already paired.
— Connect new device: search for and connect a yP
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
— List of devices already paired: select your mo- Audi smartphone interface
bile device from the list of all the devices that Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
are already paired. — Connect your cell phone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 159 using a USB adapter
Audio player => page 158, fig. 135.
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio player — Select your cell phone from the list of cell
phones that have already been connected.
Bluetooth player
Requirement: the Bluetocth function and visibili- EER
ty must be switched on in the MMI > page 174
and on the Bluetooth audio player. Depending on the selected function, you can use
the
right control button to access the available
— Connect new device: press the control knob. 3 : . i
additional options in the connection manager. >
Select Bluetooth audio player. Search for and
connect a mobile device.
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System settings
Bluetooth settings
— Bluetooth: select and confirm a setting for the
Bluetooth connection visibility. Select Visible
for the MMI to be visible to other devices. Se-
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possible to es-
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de-
vices when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a Bluetooth con-
nection is not possible.
— Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched on M, the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
— Delete Bluetooth device: the selected cell
phone/mobile device is disconnected from the
MMI.
— Show Bluetooth profiles: you can Connect or
Disconnect the Handsfree profile and the Di-
rectory/contacts* separately.
— Bluetooth name: the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example ,AUDI MMI 2017“) is displayed and
can be changed.
When the function is switched on M, the symbol
@ © page 101, fig. 107 appears in the Infotain-
ment system display.
Online settings*
— Data connection settings: see > page 129, Cell
phone network
— Data usage counter: the amount of data pack-
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is displayed. You can reset the data usage infor-
mation to zero using the Reset data counter
option.
— Network status: the mobile network provider
for data service as well as the network status
are displayed.
Wi-Fi settings*
See > page 130, Wi-Fi settings.
SIM PIN settings*
— Automatic PIN entry: when this function is
switched on, the SIM PIN is automatically
saved in the MMI after it is entered for the first
time. The SIM PIN for four different SIM cards
can be saved in the MMI. With the function
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switched off, the currently stored SIM PIN is
deleted from the MMI. When the automatic
PIN entry is switched on, there are no SIM PIN
prompts.
— Disable PIN query: when switched on, there are
no SIM PIN queries. The automatic PIN entry is
not used in this case.
— Change PIN: you can change the PIN on your
SIM card. First enter the current SIM PIN. The
SIM PIN may only contain digits 0-9. The new
SIM PIN must be entered twice for security and
then it will be saved to the SIM card.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See > page 175.
About Apple CarPlay/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information regarding the
use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and infor-
mation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: your cell phone must not be con-
nected to the Audi music interface with a USB
adapter.
Select: Audi smartphone > a device from the list
> right control button.
To remove your cell phone from the list, select
and confirm Delete CarPlay device or Delete An-
droid
Auto device.
(i) Tips
Some SIM cards do not allow the SIM PIN
queries to be switched off.
System update
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.
— System update: insert the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
= page 153. Select and confirm the drive > >