Media
Requirement: the copying process must be active
in the background.
> Showing the copying process: select: right
control button > Copying in progress.
When importing, the audio files are automatical-
ly sorted into the media center categories based
on the stored additional information > page 178.
The copied video files* are stored in the media
center under the Videos* category.
Playing the Jukebox
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video* files > page 171, Adding files to the Juke-
box.
The Jukebox is accessed and operated through
the MMI@) & page 177, fig. 154.
Displaying Jukebox memory capacity
> Select: right control button > Jukebox memory
capacity. Information about the Jukebox mem-
ory capacity and the number of stored tracks is
displayed.
Deleting tracks from the Jukebox!)
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files*.
> Select an entry from the Jukebox media center.
> Select: right control button > Delete from juke-
box > This entry or Entire list.
The status of the deleting process is shown in the
MMI. Jukebox playback stops during the deleting
Process and starts again automatically once the
deletion is complete.
@) Note
Do not import audio/video files* when the en-
gine is turned off because this will drain the
vehicle battery.
@ Tips
— Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported
to the Jukebox for legal reasons.
1) Not in the Playback view.
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— Files that have already been imported are
automatically recognized and cannot be
copied to the Jukebox again.
— It is not possible to play audio/video* files in
the CD/DVD* drive while importing them.
— The Jukebox does not provide an export
function due to legal reasons.
— Files or tracks without additional stored in-
formation are listed as Unknown. Audi rec-
ommends adding additional information
(such as ID3 tags) to audio files.
— Reset the Jukebox to the factory default set-
tings when selling your vehicle > page 190.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capable de-
vice (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
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 192 and mobile
device must be switched on. The Bluetooth audio
player > page 192 must be switched on in the
MMI.
Connecting a Bluetooth device
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm Bluetooth audio player @)
=> page 177, fig. 155.
> If necessary, select and confirm: Not connected
> Connect Bluetooth audio player. The Blue-
tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc-
tions in the MMI.
> Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de-
vice from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for
the connection.
> Select and confirm Yes.
>» Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
device, or if the PIN is already displayed on your
Bluetooth device, confirm it on the Bluetooth
>
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device. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
G) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
— Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
— 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.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be-
ing used.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Wi-Fi audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player Li-
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server app or an
integrated UPnP/DLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player li-
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The myAudi app or a
UPnP server app is installed on your media player,
or your media player has an integrated UPnP/
DLNA server.
Connecting a media player
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
> Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player (7)
=> page 177, fig. 155.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi turned
off > Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi settings.
> Select the same settings on the wireless media
player that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Starting the Wi-Fi audio player
> Start the myAudi app or an UPnP server app, or
allow media sharing on your device.
Operating a media player
The media player is operated through the MMI.
> Press the left control button repeatedly until
the Folders menu item appears.
> Select and confirm Folders.
Playing music from a media player
> Select and confirm Media center.
Internet radio: see > page 174.
ZA\ WARNING
—As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 710, Traffic safety information.
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely while driving. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 52.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in @ in
General information on page 141.
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>
— The Wi-Fi connection is reconfigured when
inserting or removing the mini SIM card in
the SIM card reader*. There may be a tem-
porary interruption in audio playback, de-
pending on the media player.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information, see
=> page 1417.
— To avoid interruptions during playback, de-
activate the power saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.
— The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files
that it contains.
—A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
— Songs downloaded for offline use using mu-
sic streaming services are stored on your
mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play DRM protected files.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information on the Wi-Fi audio player.
Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can playback and operate various online me-
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI.
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177, fig. 155 is displayed.
Applies to: using online media and Internet radio
Requirement
— The myAudi app must be installed and open on
your mobile device.
— You must be logged into your myAudi account
in the myAudi app and you must have selected
your vehicle.
— The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on.
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—If necessary, check in the connection manager
=> page 190 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the MMI connect app M.
—The MMI must be connected to the network.
— The symbol for the Online media source
=> page 177, fig. 155 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: using online media
Additional requirement
— A supported online media service must be avail-
able in the country where the vehicle is being
operated.
— You must have an account with a supported on-
line media service.
— Depending on the online media service, you
may need to install and open an app on your
mobile device.
Starting Online media
— Press the [MEDIA] button.
— Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
— Select and confirm an online media service.
Starting Internet radio
— Press the [MEDIA] button.
— Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
— Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play-
ing is shown.
— Selecting the station: if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio Brows-
er > a station.
Online media and Internet radio:: additional op-
tions
— Press the right control button.
The following options may be available, depend-
ing on the information shown (such as the sta-
tion/track that is currently playing):
— Sound settings: see > page 193.
— Wi-Fi settings: see > page 146.
— Connection manager: see > page 190.
— Additional options may be available, depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio.
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approximately 70% of the maximum vol-
ume.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter
for devices with dock connector.
Connect these devices using a AUX connec-
tor cable.
— Video playback* through the Audi music in-
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
er audio player
Fig. 154 Infotainment system: possible sources in the Me-
dia menu
y_
Bluetooth audio player
> {Wi-Fi audio foe
Online media
Fig. 155 Infotainment system: possible sources in the Me-
dia menu
You can start and operate various media through
the MMI control panel.
Requirement: a media source must contain au-
dio/video* files > page 170.
> Press the
> Press the
overview i
MEDIA button.
left control button until the sources
s displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source, or
> press the
MEDIA button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
Switch to radio: the Radio menu opens
=> page 164.
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@ CD/DVD player ................ 170,171
@ SDecardreader ................ 170
@ Audi music interface ........... 176
such as iPod, USB stick
© External audio player ........... 176
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player ......... 172
@ Wi-Fiaudio player ............. 173
Online media and Internet radio . . 174
— Playing audio/video files*: select a source in
the Media menu > category (such as artists >
album > ti rack).
— Moving one level up in the folder structure:
press the
Folder up
BACK button, or select and confirm
177
>
Media
— Selecting the previous or next track/chapter
1): press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
panel briefly to the left Kd or right Do.
— Fast-forwarding and rewinding audio/video*
files: press and hold the On/Off knob on the
MMI control panel to the left Kd or right Pe for
a longer time.
— Pausing or resuming playback: press the
On/Off knob on the MMI control panel briefly.
G@) Tips
— You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly. The scroll-
ing speed depends on the number of list en-
tries.
— For safety reasons, the video image* is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video* plays while
driving.
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Fig. 156 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
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Fig. 157 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
Various categories for selecting audio/video" files
are available in the media center.
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
1) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
178
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source.
@ Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source symbol (a) may change depending on the
connected device, the online media service”, or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis-
played (for example: myPhone). As an example, a
USB stick is shown connected to the Audi music
interface*.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video files* from the following categories
and add them to the playlist:
@ Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en-
try is stored in the favorites list > page 780.
@ Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select and con-
firm
an artist, an album and then a track.
@ Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
© Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select and
confirm a genre (such as Pop), an artist, an al-
bum and then a song.
© Tracks
All available tracks are displayed. Select and con-
firm a track.
@ Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select a folder, if necessary. Select and
confirm a track.
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Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Select and confirm
a playlist and then a track.
Smart playlists
— Last played tracks: the last tracks played in the
selected source are displayed.
— Most played tracks: the most played tracks in
the selected source are displayed.
— 5 stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
— Unrated: all files from the selected source
without rating information (for example, in the
ID3 tag) are displayed.
© Videos*
All available video files are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
@) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available. For example, CD/DVD-
ROM tracks* cannot be selected with cate-
gories such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
With an iPod (source: Audi music interface
= page 175), the Podcasts, Audio books
and Composers categories are also availa-
ble.
— For safety reasons, the video image* is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video* plays while
driving.
— When synchronizing a portable device with
"Cloud" services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
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Applies to: vehicles with free text search
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React
Fig. 158 Infotainment system: input field and results list
for free text search
Nume
You can search in the active source, for example
for tracks and video files*.
You can open the free text search depending on
the selected source.
Requirement: the playlist > page 780 or media
center > page 178 must be displayed.
Opening free text search
> Keep turning the control knob to the left until
the free text search input field @ appears, or:
> Push the control knob upward.
Using the free text search: see > page 118, Free
text search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed
in the results list G). You can search for ar-
tists @, albums @) or tracks @) as well as genres
and videos*.
G) Tips
— Only files in the active source will be
searched.
— If you open free text search in the Folders
category (7) > page 178, fig. 157 or the
Composers, Podcasts and Audio books cat-
egories, it will only search through the files
in that folder.
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Stories
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Fig. 159 Infotainment system: playlist
The track, artist, album and album cover, if appli-
cable, will appear in the playlist.
Options menu
See > page 180, Additional settings.
Wola i ast)
Up to 50 entries for every media source can be
stored in any order in the favorites list.
Store as favorite
Requirement: the playlist or media center must
be open.
> Select the desired entry from the playlist or
media center.
> Select: right control button > Store as favorite.
> Press and hold the control knob for several sec-
onds.
When you store a track as a favorite, the associat-
ed album will appear in the favorites list as an
entry.
Displaying the favorites list
Requirement: at least one entry must be stored
in the favorites list.
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
> Select the source that contains the categories
=> page 178 (for example, SD card).
> Select and confirm the Favorites category.
Listening to a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
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> Select and confirm an entry from the favorites
list.
Moving a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
> Select the desired entry from the favorites list.
> Select the right control button > Move favorite.
> Select and confirm the desired favorites loca-
tion.
Deleting a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
> Select the desired entry from the favorites list.
> Select the right control button > Delete favor-
ite > Delete this favorite or Delete all favor-
ites.
Additional settings
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected source, context-dependent functions and
settings will be available.
> Press the right control button.
Sound settings
See > page 193.
Input level
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the AUX connection cable or to a USB adapter
=>page 175.
The volume of the mobile device is adapted to
the MMI. Audi recommends adjusting the volume
on the mobile device to 70% of the maximum
volume output.
Bluetooth settings
See > page 192.
Wi-Fi settings
See > page 146.
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Connection manager
See > page 190.
Show "Now Playing" screen
With the function switched on ¥ and a playlist
open, various information about the current track
(such as artist, album and album cover*) as well
as the playing time and the remaining playing
time are displayed.
Jukebox memory capacity
Information on the Jukebox memory capacity and
the number of stored tracks in the Jukebox is dis-
played.
Rewind/Fast forward
Turn the control knob to the left or right, or move
your finger on the MMI touch control pad from
the left to the right.
Shuffle”)
With the function switched on, all files in the
playlist are played and shown in random order.
Repeat track!)
When the function is switched on [M, the current
track repeats.
Back to 'Playback'
The options menu is closed. The track currently
playing appears in the playlist > page 780,
fig. 159.
Play similar music
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genres, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
Play more...
A smart playlist is shown based on the track cur-
rently playing. You can select between a playlist
with more tracks by this artist, from this album
or of this genre.
The function automatically switches off when the source is
changed.
2) This function is not available for all cell phones.
Copy to Jukebox
See > page 171, Adding files to the Jukebox.
Set as ringtone”)
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI. The track currently playing must be
in the Jukebox > page 777.
The selected track will be used as the ringtone
for incoming calls.
Gracenote online database
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet.
Depending on availability, various information
will load about the track currently playing when
this function is switched on M.
Favorites
See > page 180.
Additional options
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a video file* or a DVD* must be playing.
Parental control
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted using
parental control.
Enter the password for parental control. Pass-
word set at the factory: 1234. You have the fol-
lowing options:
— Protection level: select and confirm the protec-
tion level (for example, Level 5). Eight different
protection levels can be set for parental con-
trol. If you set the parental control level at level
5, all DVDs from levels 1 - 5 can be played. Vid-
eo DVDs with a higher level will not play. Select
and confirm No restriction to remove all re-
strictions.
— Change password: edit the current password.
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