2021 AUDI TT radio

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Opening a menu

> Select: the [RADIO] button > left control button
> Presets.

Store as preset
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
> Select and confirm a free preset space. Follow
the system instructions.
> Select and confirm a station from the list if nec-
essary.
Store as preset
Requirement: a station list must be displayed.
> Select: a station from the list > right control
button > Store as preset.
> Press and hold the control knob for several sec-
onds.
Listening to a preset
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
> Select and confirm a preset from the list.
Moving a preset
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
> Select a preset from the list > right control but-
ton > Move preset, or
> Press and hold the control knob for several sec-
onds.
> Select and confirm the location of the selected
preset.
Deleting a preset
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
> Select a preset from the list > right control but-
ton > Delete preset > Delete this preset or De-
lete all presets.
Additional settings
> Select: [RADIO] button > right control button >
Radio settings.


The following settings can be selected, depend-
ing on the band that is selected:
Station names (FM)
Variable: scrolling text transmitted by the FM
stations is shown in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Fixed: scrolling text transmitted by the FM sta-
tions is not shown in the Infotainment system
display. Only the current section of the scrolling
text is displayed.
FM HD Radio/AM HD Radio*
You can switch HD Radio reception on or off.
Channel sorting (SiriusXM*)
You can set the channel sorting for SiriusXM sta-
tion lists* by:
— Channel number: the channels are sorted in as-
cending order according to their channel num-
ber.
— Channel name: the channels are listed in alpha-
betical order.
— First category, then channel number: the
channels are sorted by their category and then
by their channel numbers.
— First category, then channel name: the sta-
tions are sorted by their category and then by
their channel names.
Category filter (SiriusXM*)
The stations shown in the station list can be fil-
tered by your personal preferences and by pro-
gram type. The program categories that you can
select depend on what is offered by your provid-
er. Select the All categories option to deactivate
all filter options and display all available stations
in the satellite station list.
Show “Now Playing" screen
When the function is switched on ¥ and the sta-
tions or presets list is open, the display will
switch to the Show "Now Playing" screen view
after approximately five seconds > page 166. De-
pending on availability, information about the
set station (such as station name, artist and sta-
tion logo) may be displayed in this view.
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>

Radio

Preferred picture view
You can set your preferred screen view for the
Show "Now Playing" screen > page 766.
— Station logo: the station logo is displayed, de-
pending on availability.
— Cover art: the album cover or genre cover is dis-
played, depending on availability.
Gracenote online database*
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. The Cover art option must be selected
=> page 168, Preferred picture view.
Troubleshooting
When the function is switched on M, the album
cover or genre cover for the song that is playing
is loaded from the Gracenote online database,
depending on availability.
Subscription status (SiriusXM)*
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 to SiriusXM*: the contact information for
your satellite radio provider is displayed. To call
your satellite radio provider using the MMI, press
Call to SiriusXM”*.

Problem Solution

A station with poor reception is no longer
displayed in the station list once you
switch to a different station.

Store the station as a preset in advance. Access the pre-
sets using the presets list > page 166.

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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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ZA WARNING
—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 110, 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.

Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface/USB charging
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@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@® in
General information on page 141.
G) Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
— Audi simply makes the access to online me-
dia services possible through the MMI and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tent
of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo-
bile device and keep the myAudi app in the
foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Fig. 152 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
or a USB charging port using a special USB adapt-
er.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB
connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a dock
connector
C) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.

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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.
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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
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>

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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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.
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> 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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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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