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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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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
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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.
GY Jukebox: ¢ sey: + ease 5 e ees 2 sa 171
@ 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
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Media
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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.
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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.
180
> 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
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Problem Solution
Audi music interface/Bluetooth au-
dio
player: mobile device is not sup-
ported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 175, Multimedia
connections/=> page 172, Bluetooth audio player.
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 780, Input level.
Audi music interface: the mobile de-
vice
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 7192 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 193) or switch to a different audio source (for exam-
ple > page 164, Opening the radio).
Bluetooth audio player/Wi-Fi audio
player: audio playback interference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to prevent
issues during playback.
Wi-Fi audio player: audio playback in-
terference.
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 play-
list 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 783
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 173.
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.
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Media
Bluetooth audio player: interference | Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth au-
with track display and audio playback. |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 Make sure the network optimization functions are switched
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hotspot. | 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
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 genera-
tion 6 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 776 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> 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 7176 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> Select and confirm Audi smartphone interface
in the Connection manager => page 790. You
can select your smartphone in the list of devi-
ces that are already paired > page 197.
> 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
In preparation at the time of printing.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 1417.
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.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system*
=> page 127.
—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
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac-
tive, Tag this song for iTunes*”) is not avail-
able > page 165.
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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.
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.
Short dialog: when this function is switched on
, a shorter form of the prompts is used.
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the prompts by turning the control
knob.
Individual speech training (only when the vehicle
is stationary): you can adapt the voice recognition
system to your voice or pronunciation in order to
improve the system's ability to recognize your
speech. Individual speech training is comprised of
20 speech entries that consist of commands and
sequences of numbers. You can delete the pro-
grammed voice training with the Reset individual
speech training function.
Factory settings
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing functions can be reset to factory 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 de-
leted but also the stored data, if necessary.
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 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 mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function
and visibility of the MMI > page 192 and mobile
device must be switched on. The mobile device to
be connected must not be connected to any other
Bluetooth device.
ee ava aya
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
cell phone.
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired.
Secondary phone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone, and Audi phone box
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
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> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired.
PELE Meola alta a lela)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired, or
> Insert your mini SIM card into the SIM card
reader* > page 742.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 141.
myAudi app
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed
and open on your mobile device.
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
> List of devices already paired: select your mo-
bile device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
Audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio player
Bluetooth audio player
Requirement: the Bluetooth function and visibili-
ty must be switched on in the MMI > page 7192
and on the Bluetooth audio player.
> Connect new device: press the control knob.
> Select and confirm Bluetooth audio player.
> Search for and connect a mobile device.
> List of devices already paired: select a Blue-
tooth device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
Wi-Fi audio player
Requirement: the Wi-Fi hotspot on the MMI
= page 146 and on your Wi-Fi audio player must
be switched on.
> Connect new device: press the control knob.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device.
> Disconnect Wi-Fi audio player: deactivate the
Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi capable device. The device
will be automatically removed from the list.
() Note
Always follow the information found in © in
General information on page 141.
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Display contacts from a cell phone (or an addi-
tional cell phone).
Requirement: no cell phones can be connected to
the MMI using the Handsfree profile.
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
new cell phone.
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the cell phones that
are already paired.
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
> Connect your cell phone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 176 using a USB adapter
=> page 175, fig. 152.
>» Select your cell phone from the list of cell
phones that have already been connected.
Additional options
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected function, you can use the right control but-
ton to access the available additional options in
the connection manager.
Delete Bluetooth device
The selected cell phone/mobile device is discon-
nected from the MMI and is removed from the
list of all devices that are already paired.
Show Bluetooth profiles
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree,
Messages, Directory/contacts and Bluetooth au-
dio player profiles separately. >
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