2021 AUDI Q2 bluetooth

Media
- If the search function is called up in the
Folders category ©
Opage
244, Fig. 202,
the system will only search for files in the
current folder. This is also the case in the
Composers, Podcasts und Audiobooks cate­
gories.
Playlist

F
Media: Playback
Hymn The Rock Band -
Numéro
Uno
The big B The Rock Band -
Numéro
Uno

ie
Rock Band -
Numéro
Uno

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The track, artist, album and, if available, the al­
bum cover are displayed in the playlist

o
Fig.
204.
Options menu
Refer to
*$page
246, Other settings.
Favourites

You
can store up to 50 items per media source in
the list of favourites, in any
order.

Important: The playlist or the media centre must
be open.
- Select the desired item from the playlist or the
media centre.
- Select: right control button > Store as favour­

ite.
Or: Press and hoLd the rotary pushbutton
for several seconds.
When a track is stored as a favourite, the corre­
sponding album is shown as a favourite in the fa­
vourites List.
Important: At least one item must be stored in
the favourites list.
To display the favourites list: Select the |MEDIA|

button.
Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview
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243 is dis­

played.
Select
a
source which supports Catego­
ries
^>page
244 (e.g. an SD card). Select the Fa­
vourites category.
Important: The favourites list must be displayed.
- To listen to a favourite: Select and confirm a
favourite from the
list.

- To move a favourite: Select a favourite from
the list
>
right control button > Move favourite.
SeLect and confirm the position of the favourite

selected.

- To delete a favourite: Select a favourite from
the list
>
right control button > Delete favour­
ite > Delete this favourite or Delete all favour­

ites.

Other settings
Options menu
Different context-specific functions and settings
are available depending on which source is selec­

ted.

•
Press the right control button.
Sound settings
Refer to
^>page
260.
Input level
Important: A mobile device must be connected
via an AUX adapter cable or a USB adapter

^>page
240, Multimedia connections.
The volume of the mobile device will be adapted
to the MMI system. We recommend setting the
volume of the mobile device to about 70 percent
of the maximum volume.
Bluetooth settings
Refer to
^page
258.
Wi-Fi settings*
Refer to
^>page
201, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection manager
Refer to
Opage
257.
Detailed track info
When this function is switched on
Ef
and the
playlist is open, information on the selected track

(e.g.
the artist, album, album cover*) as well as •
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Media
be ensured that these characters are always
displayed correctly.
The manufacturer will provide you with in­
formation on the "USB Device Subclass" of
a

USB memory device.
- Some functions of MTP players such as
vid­

eo playback and the rating of tracks are not

supported.

CD drive
Applies to: vehicles with CD drive

The CD
drive supports the following audio file specifications:
Supported
media
File system
Metadata
Format
File extension
Playlists
Specifications
Number
of files
Audio files
Audio CDs (up to 80 minutes) with
CD
text (artist, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a
capacity of up to 700 MB
CD file systems: IS09660, Joliet, UDF
Album covers: GIF,
JPG,
PNG up to 800x800 px.; depending on availability, the al­
bum cover will be displayed using the corresponding medium.
MPEG-1/-2
Layer 3
.mp3
Windows Media Au­
dio
9
and 10

.wma
MPEG-2/-4

.m4a;

.m4b;

.aac

FLAC

.flac

.M3U;
.PLS;
.WPL;
.M3U8;
.ASX

Up to max. 320
kbit/sec
and 48 kHz sampling frequency 48 kHz sampling
frequency
max. 1000 files per medium
® Note
- We recommend a compression rate of at
least 160
kbit/sec
for MP3 files. In the case
of audio files with variable bit rate, the dis­
pLay of the remaining playing time may
dif­

fer from the actual figure.
-The display of country-specific characters

(e.g.
for ID3 tag information) depends on
the Language set on the system; it cannot
be ensured that these characters are always
displayed correctly.
Troubleshooting

Subject

Audi music interfaceVBluetooth
audio player*: The mobiLe device
is not supported.
Audi music interface*: When
starting playback via the AUX in­
put, the volume is too high/low.
Advice
Please observe the notes in the chapter
^page
240, Multimedia

connections/^page
237, Bluetooth audio
player.
For information
on which mobile devices are supported, please see the Audi mo­
bile device database at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Set the volume of the mobile device to about 70% of maximum

^>page
246, Input level.
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Subject
Audi music interface*: The porta­
ble player is not recognised as a
source.
Audi music interface*: Problems
during audio playback via an
iPod/

iPhone.
Audi music interface*: Content
that has been changed on a mo­
biLe device connected to the Audi
music interface* is not shown in
the media centre.
AUX input: Interference audible
when plugging in or unplugging
the AUX adapter cable.
Bluetooth audio player*/Wi-Fi
audio player*: Playback problems.
Wi-Fi audio player*: Playback
problems.
Jukebox*: The tracks in the impor­
ted playlists are greyed out.
Jukebox*: Imported tracks cannot
be played or cannot be found.
Wi-Fi audio player*: More than
one device is connected to the Wi-
Fi hotspot. A media player (e.g. a
smartphone) is shown as the
source and cannot be changed.
Online media*: Failure of connec­
tion between the MMI and the
Audi MMI connect app.
Wi-Fi audio playerVOnline me­
dia and Internet radio*: Playback
problems.
Advice
On some mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi­
bLe if the battery charge is very low (less than 5% of its capacity).
After it has been plugged in, the mobile device will only be recog­
nised as a source in the MMI again when it has sufficient battery
charge.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch the
function off
^>page 258
when you are not using a Bluetooth au­
dio player.
Reset the Media settings to the factory settings
<=>page
256.
External audio player is selected as the source when the adapter
cable is being connected. Activate the mute function (see

tapage
261) or another audio source (e.g.
ipage
228, Calling up
the radio menu) before connecting/disconnecting your mobile de­

vice.

To ensure problem-free playback, only one interface should be in
use at any one time.
Some mobile phones may experience audio playback problems if
the Internet connection in the vehicle was not established via the
SIM card reader* or embedded SIM card of the MMI controL
con­

sole while the mobile data option is activated on the mobile

phone.
Deactivate the mobile data option on your mobiLe phone.
When importing playlists, you must copy all files yourself.
If
you
cannot find imported tracks via the media centre, this could
mean that they are not supported. Please only copy supported
files
^>page
249 to the jukebox.
Close the Audi MMI connect app on the connected devices (e.g.
smartphones) that you do not want to use as the Wi-Fi audio play­
er*. Also close any UPnP server apps on the devices, or disable me­
dia sharing on any integrated UPnP/DLNA servers. Connect the de­
sired device as a Wi-Fi audio player*
^>page
238.
The MMI connection switch on the status screen of the Audi MMI
connect app must be switched on to establish a connection with

the
MMI.
Audio playback problems can occur if the Connection to personal
hotspot function
opage
202 is activated and your personal hot-
spot
^>page
195 is not in range. To avoid playback problems,
switch the function off when you are not using a personal hotspot.
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Subject
Audi music interface*: Content
that has been changed on a mo­
bile
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connected to the
Audi music interface is not shown
in the media centre.
Bluetooth audio player*: Prob­
lems with track display and play­
back.
Wi-Fi hotspot*: Wi-Fi hotspot
connection to your Wi-Fi device

interrupted.

Audi music interface: No audio
playback possibLe via a connected
mobiLe device.
Advice
Reset the Media settings to the factory settings
^page
256.
Problems can occur if
a
third party music playback app is open
when you are playing audio via the Bluetooth audio player. Audi
recommends
that
you use the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (e.g. smartphone).
Make sure that the network optimisation function is switched off
in the Wi-Fi settings or network settings of your Wi-Fi device.
Please refer to the operating manual
of your
Wi-Fi device for fur­
ther details.
Make sure that the USB mode
MTP
is selected in your mobile
devi­

ce's settings.

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Applies to MTP devices only. Does not apply to Apple or USB mass storage devices.
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Audi smartphone interface

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Audi smartphone
interface
Setting
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

You
can connect your smartphone to the MMI
system via the Audi smartphone interface. Some
of the content
on
your smartphone is displayed
in an optimised
screen
format on the infotain­
ment display and can be operated via the MMI
control console.
Important
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
iPhone 5 or later with Lightning connector and
operating system iOS 7.1.2 or higher or:
Smartphone with Android Auto app and operat­
ing system Android 5.0 Lollipop or later.
• Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in­
terface
opage
241 via a USB adapter

^> page
240, Fig. 196.

•
Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.

•
Follow the instructions given by the system.
• Please note any system queries on your smart­

phone.

If
you
decline the use of Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto the first time you connect your smartphone,
you can start the Audi smartphone interface at a
later time via the connection manager.

•
SeLect:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi smartphone in­
terface > Switch to connection manager.

•
Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in­
terface via a USB adapter
^>page
240, Fig. 196.

*•
Select and confirm Audi smartphone in Con­
nection manager
<3>page
257. You can select
your smartphone from the list of devices al­
ready connected
^page
258.

•
Follow the instructions given by the system.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
=>®
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- The functions you can use depend on a num­
ber of factors including:
-The brand of your smartphone
-The operating system version of your
smartphone
- The software version of the app in use
- The USB adapter/cable and the correct
connection
- Your mobile network/service provider
- The individual settings on your smart­
phone
- One or several of the factors listed above
can result in your smartphone being incom­
patible with the Audi smartphone interface.
We regret that it is not possible to guaran­
tee compatibility for all types of smart­

phone.
For further information and support,
please refer to the operating manual of your
smartphone or contact its manufacturer.
- If the smartphone you have connected has a
voice controL feature, you can control your
smartphone using the external speech
con­

trol system
^>page
170.
-The menu language displayed on the MMI is
based on the setting on your smartphone.
- The time displayed on the MMI is based on
the setting on your smartphone.
- Some of the MMI functions are not available
while an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
con­

nection is active.
- You cannot use mobile devices via Bluetooth
when an Apple CarPlay connection is active.
- If
you
have inserted your own mini SIM card
in the SIM card reader* for making phone

calls,
the SIM card will be used exclusively
for
a
data connection when the Audi smart­
phone interface and the car phone function*

^page
172 are active.

x)
Not available in all markets.
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System settings
phone in the Audi phone box*. The following set­
tings are available:
- off: Switches the reminder signal off.
-
sound:
A sound is played as the reminder
sig­

nal.

- spoken: The reminder signal is spoken by the

system.

Reminder signal volume: You can adjust the
vol­

ume of the reminder signal by turning the rotary
pushbutton.
Switch off pop-up: This function is switched off
at the factory. When this function is switched on

fcTf,
the messages about the charging status of
the mobile phone in the Audi phone box* on the
infotainment display will not appear. The re­
minder not to forget the mobile phone when
leaving the vehicle will also be switched off.
Usage tips
Your MMI dispLays usage tips when this function
is switched on
5f.
They will appear less often as
time goes by.
Speech dialogue system
Applies to: vehicles with speech dialogue system
The following functions are available depending
on the equipment installed in your vehicLe:
Command display: The MMI displays possible
voice commands in the corresponding menu
when this function is switched on
Sf.

Short dialogue: When this function is switched
on
(vj,
the spoken cues are shortened.
Command during speech dialogue*: This option
is activated when the vehicle leaves the factory.
When this option is activated
(vf,
you can say a
new command while the system is giving a spo­
ken cue, rather than waiting for the beep. When
this option is deactivated
O,
wait until you hear
the beep to say
a
command.
Volume: You can adjust the volume of the spoken
cues by turning the rotary pushbutton.
Individual speech training (only possibLe when
the vehicle is stationary): You can use the individ­
ual speech training to adapt the speech dialogue
system to your voice or pronunciation so that the
speech dialogue system can then better recog­
nise what you are saying. The individual speech
training prompts you to repeat 20 spoken phra­
ses that consist of certain commands and blocks
of digits. If
you
would like to delete the stored
speech training setup, you can use the function
Reset individual speech training.
Display brightness
Display brightness: You can adjust the bright­
ness of the infotainment display by turning the
rotary pushbutton.
Factory settings
You can reset the following functions to the fac­
tory settings:
- Sound settings
- Radio
- Media settings
-Jukebox*
- Directory
-Telephone
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi*
- Navigation settings*
- Navigation and online memory*
- Speech dialogue system*
- Message settings*
- Apps*
-Usage tips
-Audi connect*
- Audi smartphone interface*
You can select the desired options individually or
mark Select all entries. SeLect and confirm Re­
store factory settings.
Please note that not only settings will be de

Leted
when you do this; saved data may also
be erased
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System settings
Connection manager
Introduction

The
connection manager
gives
you an overview
of your connected
devices
and their connection
status.

Settings
Connection manager

*
MyPhone
• Additional
phone:

-• Data
connection:

• MMI connect app:
• Audi smartphone:

Fig.
205 Connection manager

•
Select: IMENUI button > Settings
>
Left control
button > MMI settings > Connection manager.

•
Select and confirm a menu option.
If
a
mobile device has already been connected
and you then select and confirm the correspond­
ing menu item, the device's name and connection
mode is displayed under this menu item

^Fig.
205.
You can connect
((vj)
or disconnect
O)
a connec­
ted device individually.
Telephone

Applies
to: vehicles with telephone
- Connect new device: You can search for and
connect
a
mobile phone.
- List of devices already bonded: Select your mo­
bile phone from the List of all devices which
have already been bonded. Or: Insert your own
mini SIM card in the SIM card reader*

^>page
176.
Second phone

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi phone box
- Connect new device: You can search for and
connect
a
mobile phone.
- List of devices already bonded: Select your mo­
bile phone from the List of all devices which
have already been bonded.
Data connection

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)

Applies
to: option using the embedded SIM card
- The embedded SIM
card1)
will be used for the
data connection
^>page
191. You do not need
to adjust any other settings.

Applies
to: option using your own SIM card
- Connect new device: You can search for and
connect
a
mobile device (e.g. a smartphone).
- List of devices already bonded: Select your mo­
bile phone from the List of all devices which
have already been bonded. Or: Insert your own
mini SIM card in the SIM card reader*.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
MMI connect app

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
Important: The Audi MMI connect app must be
installed on your mobile device and have been

started.

- Connect new device: You can search for and
connect
a
mobile device (e.g. a smartphone).
- List of devices already bonded: Select your mo­
bile device from the List of all devices which
have already been bonded.
Music

Applies
to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player or Wi-Fi au­

dio
player
Audio player*
Important: The Bluetooth function and the dis­
coverability option of both the MMI system

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258 and the mobile phone must be
acti­

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System settings
- To connect a new device: Press the rotary push­

button.
Select Bluetooth audio player. Search
for and connect a mobile device.
- List of devices already bonded: Select a Blue­
tooth device from the list of all devices which
have already been bonded.
Wi-Fi audio player*
Important: The Wi-Fi hotspot* on the MMI sys­
tem
<=>page
201 and your mobiLe phone must be

activated.

- To connect a new device: Press the rotary push­

button.
Search for and connect
a
Wi-Fi enabled
device.
- To disconnect a Wi-Fi audio player: Deactivate
Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi enabled device. The device
will be removed from the list automatically.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.

Directory

Applies to: vehicles with telephone

You
can display the contacts from (other) mobile
phones.
Important: No mobiLe phones are connected to
the MMI via the Bluetooth remote SIM Access
Profile or the Handsfree profile.
- Connect new device: You can search for and
connect
a
new mobile phone. Or: Slide your
own mini SIM card into the slot in the SIM card
reader* until you feel it engage
^>page
176,

Fig. 160.
- List of devices already bonded: Select your mo­
bile phone from the list of all mobiLe phones
which have already been bonded.
Audi smartphone
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
-
Connect
your mobile phone to the Audi music
interface
^>page
241 via a USB adapter

•=>page
240, Fig. 196.
- SeLect your mobile phone from the List of mo­
bile phones already connected.
Further options
Further options may be available in the connec­
tion manager via the right control button de­
pending on the function selected.
Delete Bluetooth device*
The selected mobile phone/mobile device will be
disconnected from the MMI system and removed
from the list of devices already connected.
Display Bluetooth profiles*
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree,
Car phone*, Messages*, Directory/contacts and
Bluetooth audio player profiles individually.
Bluetooth settings*
- Bluetooth: Select and confirm a discoverability
setting
for
the Bluetooth connection. Select
visible to make the MMI visible to other
devi­

ces.
Select invisible to make the MMI invisible
to other devices. Devices which have already
been bonded can connect via Bluetooth even
when discoverability is deactivated. Select off
to switch discoverability off. It is then not pos­
sible to establish a Bluetooth connection.
- Bluetooth audio player: When this function is
switched on
(vf,
the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
- Bluetooth name: The Bluetooth name of the
MMI system (e.g. "AUDI MMI 2017") is dis­
played and can be changed.
Online settings*
- Data connection settings: Refer to
^>page
203,
Configuring the data connection.
- Data usage meter: The number of the data
packets sent/received via the MMI system is

displayed.
Select Reset data meter to reset the
usage statistics to zero.
- Connection status: The mobiLe network provid­
er for data services and the network status are

displayed.

Wi-Fi settings*
Refer to
^>page
201, Wi-Fi hotspot.
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