2021 AUDI A8 display

Radio

Options and settings
Requirement: the playback view @) > page 243,
fig. 170 must be displayed.
> Press More (9, or
Requirement: a list with radio stations or pod-
casts* must be displayed > page 242, fig. 168.
> Press and hold an entry in the list until the Op-
tions menu appears.
Depending on the selected source and vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be avail-
able.
— Store as favorite > page 245.
— Radio text > page 246.
— Save podcast > page 247, Podcast favorites.
— Save as a shortcut > page 24, Shortcuts.
Related content
Channels, artists, and shows related to the con-
tent that is currently playing.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > &.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing settings may be available:
HD Radio FM/HD Radio AM
You can switch HD Radio reception on or off.
SiriusXM Tune Start
If you play a Smart Favorite when this function is
switched on, the song currently playing on the
channel will play from the beginning.
SiriusXM subscription status
This option is available when your subscription is
about to expire or has already expired. The expi-
ration date for your license is displayed.
Call SiriusXM: the telephone number and radio
ID of your satellite radio provider are displayed.
To call your satellite radio provider using the
MMI, press Call SiriusXM.
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Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. A data plan must be available
=> page 225.
When the function is switched on, additional in-
formation (such as album cover, artist, track) will
be loaded depending on the availability from the
different providers.
Online station tracking
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. A data plan must be available
= page 225. A station provides information in
the background for its online station alternative
and is identified with the ™} symbol.
During reception loss in the FM frequency band,
the radio tuner can establish a data connection
and switch to an online station alternative, if it is
available. If available, you can receive your local
radio stations in every region of your country on-
line. This may result in additional costs >@. The
symbol indicates a station that is currently be-
ing received online.
— Automatic/Off: activates or deactivates auto-
matic switching to online station alternatives.
— With request: switching to online station alter-
natives must be confirmed manually.
Preferred online radio data rate
Depending on the selected radio station, you may
be able to adjust the data rate for Internet radio
=> page 246 and for the Online station tracking.
For optimal sound playback, press High. To re-
duce data usage, press Low.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 222.
G) Tips
Delays may occur when switching automati-
cally between normal frequency bands and
online radio.

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Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.


A station is no longer displayed in the sta- | Store the station as a preset in advance. Access the pre-
tion list. sets using the presets list > page 245.
Online radio: no playback from online ra-_ | Check if a data plan has been purchased for the applicable
dio. country and it is available > page 225.

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Media

Media
General information
There may be different media sources and con-
nections available depending on the vehicle
equipment. For example, you can play media files
using a connected USB drive or connect your mo-
bile devices to the Audi music interface and oper-
ate them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the USB storage device connection) was test-
ed with a variety of products and media on the
market. However, there may be cases where indi-
vidual devices or media and audio/video files may
not be recognized, may play only with restric-
tions, or may not play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed > page 264.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the
audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-
fied with the symbol f@ will not play.
Data security: never store important data on
CDs/DVDs or mobile devices. Audi is not responsi-
ble for damaged or lost files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the medium, the MMI will revert
to the local Gracenote metadata database or
search online if necessary. See > page 258, On-
line additional data. However, in some cases, the
additional information may not be displayed.
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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 222.
DVD drive
General information
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
The functionality of individual storage mediums
may be limited due to the variety of blank CDs/
DVDs available and the various capacities. Audio
CDs or video DVDs with copy protection, CDs/
DVDs that do not conform to the standard, and
multisession CDs may have limited playback or
may not play at all. Audi recommends finalizing
the recording process when creating multisession
CDs. Multisession DVDs are not supported.
(1) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:
— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/-DVDs with a 3.1 inch
(8 cm) diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs
(shaped CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective
rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
G) Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.

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DVD drive
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
—
Fig. 171 Glove compartment: DVD drive

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Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @
with the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be au-
tomatically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button (2).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is
not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 253.
@) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 250, Gener-
al information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings will open on your mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function and
visibility of the MMI > page 264 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.
After
connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 253.
@ Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 265.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
=> page 35.
>» Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
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Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 94.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 252, fig. 172).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 251.
— USB device > page 252.
— DVD © page 251.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 251, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 252.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 254.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 253.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the LE] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
Playing media files using the Rear Seat
Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Requirement: the Rear Seat Remote must be con-
nected to the MMI > page 28.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Press MEDIA on
the home screen.
Operation of the available media functions with
the Rear Seat Remote is very similar to operation
in the MMI > page 255.

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Observe the safety precautions > page 26,
Rear Seat Remote. >

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— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Fig. 173 Upper display: media center
There are various categories available in the me-
dia center. You can also search for media files
across sources. The current music track continues
playing while you search the MMI.
Opening the media center
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source > a category.
@ Source symbol
The symbol for the source that is currently in use
is displayed. Depending on the connected device,
the symbol for the source may change. As an ex-
ample, a USB stick is shown connected to the
Audi music interface.
@ Source device name
The device name of the source that is currently in
use is displayed.
@ Categories
The media center will display categories depend-
ing on the connected device, the selected source
content, and the connection type.
Last played tracks
The last played media file will be played.
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Artists
All available artists are displayed.
> Select: an artist > an album > a song.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed.
> Select: a playlist > a song.
Smart playlists
Last played tracks: the tracks that were dis-
played last are displayed.
Most played tracks: the tracks that are played
most frequently are displayed.
Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played.
> Select: a folder > a song.
Compilations
You can control your compilations through the
MMI.
> Select: a compilation > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed.
> Select: ad composer > an album > a song.
iTunes Radio
> Press on a radio station.
Audio books
You can control your audio books on the MMI.
» Press on an audio book.
Podcasts
You can control your podcasts through the MMI.
> Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.
Genres
All available genres are displayed.
> Select: a genre > an artist > an album > a song. >

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Videos section >@ in General information on
All available video files are displayed. page 222.
> Press on a video. @) Tips
Tracks — Only the categories supported by the medi-
Allavailable track displayed um are available.
ewe soon ebiayet — For safety reasons, the video image is only
>» Press on a track. displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
Albums ing
All available albums are displayed. — When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
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— Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-
formation about the Audi music interface
and the supported devices > page 252.
> Select: an album > a track.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— Cloud services and the iTunes radio category
always require an Internet connection.
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
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Fig. 174 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
Operating > To open the playlist @, select List in the play-
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @), back view @©)
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a
source > a category (for example, Artists > Al-
bum) > a track.
The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle

equipment:
Symbol/Description | Description
® we The media center categories are displayed based on the active
* source > page 254.
@ Source Displays sources in the Media menu. >

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Symbol/Description Description

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 254.

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Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 258, Online addition-
al data.


same Displays the current album cover.
Display the playlist: press on the cover.
@ & Settings > page 257.
Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.
List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 258, Online addition-








Playback position The bar shows the current playback position in the track.


Info section

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© list al data.
Displays the current album cover.
@ More Opens options > page 257.
O Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @..
() O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Track The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Ki or
Di.
@ ‘aii Fast forward/rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track, press
and hold Dior K.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first
three seconds of play time.
@ PAI Start or stop playback
@ og When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
random order.
@ List The playlist @ is displayed.
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® Display of Track, Artist, and Album.

DVD functions
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
— Using the DVD main menu: press the desired
function.
— Switching to the media functions: press on the

Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a DVD must be playing.
The following functions are available in the play-
back view:
— Display the DVD main menu: press on the up-
per display. Press DVD menu.
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upper display. Select: *1 > select a chapter, or
start the movie in the DVD main menu and
press on the upper display.
— Adjusting the aspect ratio: press on the upper
display. Select: Aspect ratio > an aspect ratio >
OK > table on page 257.