2021 AUDI TT phone

Telephone

Free text search for contacts
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory.
> To limit the search, enter the initials of the con-
tact being searched with each initial separated
by a space in the input field. Enter additional
letters if necessary.
> Select and confirm a contact from the directo-
ry. The phone numbers for your selected con-
tact are displayed.
> To make the call, select and confirm a phone
number.
@) 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.

— Additional information on free text searches
can be found under = page 178.
Showing contact details*
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
You may be able to show contact details depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment:

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button.
» Select and confirm Directory > a contact from
the directory.
> Select: right control button > Show contact de-
tails.

— Calling: select and confirm the desired tele-
phone number.
— Adding a destination*: to start navigation, se-
lect and confirm the desired address. Select
and confirm Start route guidance.
Press the right control button to open additional
options
for the contact details.
— Read out contact”): the MMI automatically cre-
ates a name tag that can be read aloud for each
entry in the directory.

1) Not available in all languages.
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— Store as favorite: see > page 134.
— Send text message”: you can send a text mes-
sage to the selected contact > page 135.
— Delete contact: the selected contact can be de-
leted.
G) Tips
— Contacts edited in the MMI directory cannot
be automatically updated in the connected
cell phone. Audi recommends editing cell
phone contacts directly in the cell phone.
— Only the contacts in the local MMI memory
can be edited or deleted.
Importing and exporting contacts
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Contacts in vCard format (.vcf) can be imported
into the directory or exported.
Requirement: an SD card must be in the SD card
reader > page 7170 or a USB storage device must
be connected to the Audi music interface*
=>page 175.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory.
> Select: right control button > Contact settings.
> Importing contacts from a storage device: se-
lect and confirm Import contacts > SD card
1/SD card 2 or USB device 1/USB device 2 >
desired contacts > Start import.
> Exporting contacts to a storage device: select
and confirm Export contacts > SD card 1/SD
card 2 or USB device 1/USB device 2 > desired
contacts > Start export.
> Selecting all contacts at once to import or ex-
port: select and confirm: Import contacts/Ex-
port contacts > SD card 1/SD card 2 or USB de-
vice 1/USB device 2 > All > Start import/Start
export.
(1) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 1417.

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@) Tips
— For more information about the myAudi ac-
count, visit my.audi.com.
—The imported contacts are stored in the lo-
cal memory of the directory.
—A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be im-
ported. You can check the directory memory
capacity at any time > page 139.
— Contacts that were downloaded from a mo-
bile device cannot be exported.
— There should be no other files or folders on
the storage medium containing the contacts
to be imported.
Additional settings
Telephone settings
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Telephone settings.

Call options*
Multi-party calling: can be switched on or off.
Ringtone and volume settings!)
Using the Mute telephone function, you can
switch the ringtone playback through the MMI
speaker on and off. You can play the ringtones us-
ing the Ringtone function. Select and confirm an
entry from the list. For the Ringtone volume/
Message volume settings, see > page 193. The
Microphone input level can be adjusted during a
phone call using the control knob.
@ Tips
— Several mobile devices can be paired with
the MMI, but only two* mobile devices can
be actively connected.
—To delete all paired Bluetooth devices, the
Bluetooth function can be reset to the fac-
tory default settings > page 190.

1) Depends on the connected cell phone.
Additional options
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button.

— Connection manager: see > page 190.
— Bluetooth settings: see > page 192.
— Online settings*: see > page 192.
— Wi-Fi settings*: see > page 146.
Contact settings
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory > right control button >
Contact settings.

Memory capacity
Shows the Memory capacity for the directory.
You can manage up to 17000 contacts with the
directory. You can load up to 4000 contacts from
your cell phone into each directory. You can also
import up to 1000 contacts from a storage de-
vice.
Sort order
You can sort the contacts in your directory alpha-
betically according to Last name or First name.
Import contacts/Export contacts
See > page 138.
Download directory
To update the contacts in the MMI, you can man-
ually download your mobile device contacts. De-
pending on the mobile device, you may need to
disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth connec-
tion to update the contacts.
Hide contacts without phone number
When this function is switched on, grayed-out
contacts that have no phone numbers stored for
them will be hidden in the directory.
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Telephone

Safety belt microphone
Applies to: vehicles with safety belt microphone
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Fig. 134 Driver's seat: safety belt microphone
The safety belt microphone is positioned in the
ideal
location to provide the best hands-free call
quality regardless of body size and seat position.
The safety belt microphone activates when you
buckle the safety belt. Make sure that the micro-
phone is on the side of the safety belt that is fac-
ing outward > fig. 134.
If you unbuckle the driver's safety belt, the sys-
tem switches from the safety belt microphone to
the roof microphone.
@ Tips
A dirty microphone opening can affect hands-
free call quality. If this happens, clean the
safety belt microphone using a brush.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

Problem Solution

Pairing the mobile device to the
MMI failed.
Make sure the requirements for connecting a mobile phone have
been met > page 7128, or
make sure you did not accidentally decline the PIN for establishing
a connection on your mobile phone. If necessary, repeat the pair-
ing process > page 128.

After pairing, not all contacts or
no contacts have been loaded into
the MMI.
Avoid using special characters in names.
Avoid using contact groups on your mobile device.

Certain telephone functions are
grayed out or not available.
The telephone functions depend on the mobile device service pro-
vider and the mobile device you are using.

Some telephone functions may
be switched off or not available,
even though the mobile device is
supported.
Check if the Bluetooth settings on your cell phone are limited or
individual Bluetooth settings are deactivated. This may be the
case with business cell phones.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi
phone box: Wireless charging of
your mobile device is not working
or has been interrupted.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box: Check if your mobile de-
vice is Qi-capable.
Check if your mobile device is centered on the phone symbol in the
Audi phone box and make sure there are no other objects in the
Audi phone box.
Do not place your remote control key in the Audi phone box with
your cell phone.

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Audi connect
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
— Audi connect Infotainment

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.

@) Note
— Applies to: use of separate SIM card in the
SIM card reader or SIM card in the Wi-Fi de-
vice via personal hotspot: If you use your
own SIM card, all data connections for all
Audi connect Infotainment services will run
through your SIM card. This could result in
additional costs, depending on your cell
phone service provider and especially when
using in other countries. A flat rate data
plan is strongly recommended. You can ob-
tain more information from your cell phone
service provider.
— In certain situations, the Wi-Fi hotspot data
connection may be established as a replace-
ment for the SIM card on your Wi-Fi device.
This feature depends on the configuration
of your Wi-Fi device and operating system.
This could result in fees depending on your
cell phone service provider, especially if you
are using this feature while abroad. A flat
rate data plan is strongly recommended.
For more information, contact your cell
phone service provider or refer to the own-
er's manual for your Wi-Fi device.
— You are responsible for all precautions tak-
en for data protection, anti-virus protection,
and protection against loss of data on mo-
bile devices that are used, for example, to
access the Internet through the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— In areas with poor GPS reception or outside
the coverage range of the respective cell
phone service provider, some functions
and/or services may not be available, it may
not be possible to send or receive data, or
functionality may be limited.
@) Tips
— The availability of services depends on the
subscription.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content and
availability of these services.
— Use of the most up-to-date mobile network
standard is not available in every country.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility or your cell
phone service provider for additional infor-
mation.
— Availability, scope, providers, screen dis-
play, and costs of services may vary depend-
ing on the country, model, model year, end
device and rates.
— All services can be modified, activated/deac-
tivated, renamed, and enhanced without
further notification.
Audi connect
Infotainment
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
With Audi connect Infotainment services, online
information is transmitted directly to the vehicle.
An Internet connection is required to use Audi
connect Infotainment. Depending on the country
and the vehicle equipment, the following options
may be available:
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Audi connect

— SIM card reader
— Personal Wi-Fi hotspot

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 1417.
©) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 147.
SIM card reader
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and a SIM
card reader

All data connections will be made through the
SIM card in the card reader, if a SIM card is insert-
ed >@) in General information on page 141.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. A data connec-
tion must be configured for Audi connect Info-
tainment services. Your personal SIM card must
be a mini SIM card >@) and have a data option.
Inserting a SIM card
The SIM card reader is located in the glove com-
partment.
> The angled corner of the SIM card must face to-
ward the left front side when being inserted.
> Slide the SIM card into the SIM card reader slot
until you feel the SIM card click into place.
> Select and confirm Enter PIN on the MMI. Enter
the PIN for your SIM card.
> Select and confirm OK.
> To connect to the Internet automatically in the
future, select and confirm Yes; see also
=> page 145.
After connecting successfully, the signal strength
@ and connection type @) will be displayed in
the MMI status bar > page 779, fig. 128.
Removing a SIM card
> Press on the SIM card briefly.
@) Note
— Always follow the information found in >®
in General information on page 141.
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—To reduce the risk of damaging the SIM card
reader, only use mini SIM cards (25 mmx 15
mm). Contact your cell phone service pro-
vider for more information on mini SIM
cards.
— If a SIM card of a different size is inserted in
the SIM card reader, do not under any cir-
cumstances remove this card yourself due
to the risk of damaging the SIM card reader.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— There is a risk of damaging the SIM card
reader if you use a SIM card adapter, be-
cause vibrations can cause the SIM card to
fall out of the adapter while driving. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
@) Tips
— Additional Internet connection settings can
be found under > page 7145.
— Do not remove the SIM card from the SIM
card reader when using the Audi connect In-
fotainment services.
Using personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and a per-
sonal Wi-Fi hotspot
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the MMI can use the established Internet
connection on your mobile device through a Wi-Fi
connection.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. Your mobile
device and your cell phone service provider must
support the personal Wi-Fi hotspot function. The
personal Wi-Fi hotspot must be activated on your
mobile device. Access by other devices must be
permitted on the personal hotspot. Your own SIM
card in the mobile device must have a data op-
tion. No SIM card is inserted in the SIM card read-
er.
Connecting the MMI with the personal
hotspot

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi > On.

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> Then select and confirm Network search. The
devices that are found are shown in the Info-
tainment system display.
> Select and confirm your personal Wi-Fi hotspot
from the list.
> Enter the password that your mobile device
provides, if necessary.
> Select and confirm OK.

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 141.

@) Note
Always follow the information found in @ in
General information on page 141.
G) Tips
— Your cell phone service provider can deter-
mine which functions are supported by your
mobile device.
— Your cell phone data package determines if
other devices will be able to use the person-
al Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Audi recommends protecting your mobile
wireless network with a password to pre-
vent unauthorized access.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 261.
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can connect up to eight Wi-Fi devices (such
as smartphones) with the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. If
the MMI is connected to the Internet > page 147,
the connected Wi-Fi devices can also use the
MMI’s Internet connection.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi. Switch on
the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Network key. The
access data for the Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed.


Switch on the visibility of the Wi-Fi hotspot if
necessary.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot us-
ing
the authentication data that is shown.
> Follow any additional system prompts on your
Wi-Fi device if necessary.
Your device is successfully connected with the
MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot.

ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 147.
CG) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 141.
(i) Tips
The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations > page 267.

Audi connect
Infotainment services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Requirement: your vehicle must be connected to
the Internet > page 147.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
be configured through your personal myAudi ac-
count at my.audi.com before using them for the
first time.
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Log in.
> Log in to myAudi in the vehicle using your e-
mail address and password.
@ Tips
— For some Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices, you may also have to enter your myAu-
di access information when accessing serv-
ices in the MMI.


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— Some Audi connect Infotainment services
must be activated at my.audi.com.
— To make logging in easier in the vehicle, you
will receive an 8-digit myAudi PIN as an al-
ternative to your myAudi password after you
have created a myAudi account.
— Depending on the country, you may be able
to use the myAudi app or my.audi.com.
— For detailed information on configuration,
visit my.audi.com.
Accessing Audi connect Infotainment
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment

> Select: the [MENU] button > Audi connect.
A list of all of the available Audi connect Infotain-
ment services is shown on the Infotainment sys-
tem display.
You can also filter the Audi connect Infotainment
services by category:
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > left
control button > for example, Navigation for
the Audi connect Infotainment services in the
Navigation menu.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment


> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > desired
Audi connect Infotainment service > right con-
trol button.

Depending on the equipment and the Audi con-
nect Infotainment service selected, the following
basic functions may be available:
Save as preview
You can also see a preview of the selected Audi
connect Infotainment services on the Audi con-
nect Infotainment home page.
Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route guidance.

1) Not available in all languages.
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Log in
See > page 143.
Read out!)
You can allow the MMI to read out the selected
contents.
Call
If a phone number was assigned to an entry, you
can call the number, for example to reserve tick-
ets.
Refresh
The contents for the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service are refreshed.
Start route guidance
If a location was saved with an entry, you can use
it as the navigation destination. Route guidance
starts immediately.
Change search area
The set search area can be changed at any time.
Additional information on search areas can be
found under > page 7517.
Closing Audi connect Infotainment services
Regardless of the function selected, you can
close an Audi connect Infotainment service at any
time and return to the home screen.
Services
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Weather information
Information on current weather conditions as
well as weather forecasts for the selected search
area.
> Select and confirm Weather.
Online news
> Select: Online news > desired newsfeed > a
headline.

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If you logged in to myAudi in your vehicle
=> page 143, personalized newsfeeds can be dis-
played.
Access to Twitter
Requirement: you must have connected your ve-
hicle with myAudi > page 743. You must have
connected your myAudi account with Twitter.
You can only connect one Twitter account with
your myAudi account. Not all settings can be ad-
justed in the MMI. Some can only be adjusted
through the Twitter website.
> Select: Twitter > left control button > desired
function (for example, Trends).

A WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 141.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 141.
Additional options
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment


> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button.

Depending on the equipment and the country,
the following options may be available in the
overview of Audi connect Infotainment services:
About Audi connect
Here you will find legal information regarding
Audi connect Infotainment usage.
Log in
See > page 143.
Connection manager
See > page 190.
Subscriptions
The validity and expiration date of your licenses
are displayed.
Refresh
The content of the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service or the entire Audi connect Info-
tainment list is updated.
Data privacy
See > page 257.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 141.
Settings
Cell phone network
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Connection manager.
> Select: right control button > Online settings >
Data connection settings.


Depending on the country, vehicle equipment,
and connection type, the following functions may
be available:
Data connection settings
Using the Data connection settings menu, you
can set when the system should connect to the
Internet. The Internet connection disconnects au-
tomatically once the requested Audi connect In-
fotainment service no longer requires any data.
— Connection setup: you can select when a data
connection should be established.
— Audi connect (MMI): when this function is
switched on, a data connection is automatically
established in order to use Audi connect Info-
tainment services.
— Wi-Fi devices: when the function is switched
on, mobile devices can use the Internet connec-
tion through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection settings
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. The following values
can be changed. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider. >
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