sim AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Audi connect (infotainment)

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new version is available at my.audi.com.
You can also have the new navigation data
installed by an Audi deaLer (carries addition­
al charges).
- Further information on the myAudi special
destinations and the map update can be
found online at my.audi.com.
Audi connect (infotainment) for telephones

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
© CAUTION

•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button
>
Communication.
The following Audi connect infotainment services
are currently available:
- Creating contacts on your
PC
via your myAudi
account and loading the contacts into the di­
rectory of your MMI system
^>page
187.
- Dictating text messages or e-mails and having
them read out*
^>page
182, Messages.
Audi connect (infotainment) in the media
menu

Applies
to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player and Audi connect

(infotainment)

*•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Entertainment.
- Wi-Fi audio player: To access the media centre
of your player (e.g. smartphone) connected via
Wi-Fi
<=>
page 238.
- Online media and Internet radio: With assis­
tance from the Audi MMI connect app, this
function allows you to access and operate
vari­

ous online media services using the MMI.
A WARNING
Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is stationary.
Like any Loose object, they can be catapulted
through the vehicle in an accident and cause
serious injuries. Always make sure that such
devices are securely stowed while you are

driving.

Please always observe the information
=>®
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- Also refer to
opage
204, General notes on
Audi connect (infotainment).
- Please contact an Audi dealer for more in­
formation on Wi-Fi audio players and for a
list of supported devices.
Further options

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)

•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
right
control button.
The following options are available in the over­
view of the Audi connect infotainment services:

Login*

Refer to
^>page
196, Logging into myAudi in the
vehicle.
Connection manager
Refer to
^>page
257.
Licence periods
The validity and the time remaining on your licen­
ces is displayed. If the Licence expiry warning
function is switched on
(vj,
a message will be dis­
played before the licence expires.
Refresh
The content of the Audi connect infotainment
service selected or the entire Audi connect (info­
tainment) list is updated.
Wi-Fi hotspot

Applies
to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot

You
can
use
your MMI system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
for connecting to the Internet on up to eight Wi-
Fi
devices.
Small, light Wi-Fi
devices
that are not
permanently attached to the vehicle must only
be operated from the rear seats while the vehicle
is moving.
Important: The ignition must be switched on.
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Audi connect (infotainment)

•
Select:
1MENU[
button
>
Telephone
>
right
con­

trol button
>
Wi-Fi settings.
The following settings can be made:
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when the vehicle
leaves the factory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot on
before establishing an Internet connection be­
tween your vehicle and your Wi-Fi device.
-
on:
The
MMI's
Wi-Fi hotspot is activated and
visible to other devices. You can connect your
Wi-Fi device to the MMI.
- off: The MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated.
Wi-Fi devices will not be able to connect to the
Internet.

Network
key
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and
the Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile phone) is en­

crypted.
Before a connection can be established,
you must enter the following values/settings
when setting up your Wi-Fi device (these values
can be edited as required):
-Access point
(SSID):
Name of the Wi-Fi net­
work.
- Password: A random MMI password is set at
the factory. This password can be changed. The
encryption type WPA2 requires the password to
be at least 8 characters
long.
Please select
a
se­
cure password.
- Discoverability: To switch the discoverability of
your Wi-Fi network on
([vj)
or off.
Network
search15

A list of the Wi-Fi networks available near you is

displayed.

Connection to personal hotspot15
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the MMI is activated. The
MMI can establish an Internet connection to a
personal Wi-Fi hotspot (e.g. smartphone). You
can search for your personal hotspot and connect
to the MMI using Network search. For more in­

formation,
please refer to
^>page
195.
Not available in all markets.
This mode is not available if your own mini SIM
card is inserted in the SIM card reader.

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WARNING
- The Audi connect infotainment services
should only be used via a Wi-Fi hotspot
when the vehicle is stationary or from the
rear seats if the vehicLe is in motion - risk of
accident!
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicLe is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on

<3>page
282, Front airbags.
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
© CAUTION
- Depending on the configuration of the Wi-Fi
device you are using (refer to the operating
manual of your Wi-Fi device for more de­

tails),
the SIM card of the device may be
used in certain cases to provide the data
connection for Internet-supported apps and
services which use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot.
Depending on your network provider, you
may be charged for this service, especially if
you are using the system abroad. We there­
fore strongly recommend that you use an
unlimited data
plan.
For more information,
contact your service provider. Some exam­
ple cases are described below:
- Data plan expired/used up
- Data plan not valid abroad •
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Audi connect (infotainment)
- SIM card in the card reader* is not a data
SIM card
- SIM card in the card reader* is defective/
not valid
- Network is switched automatically due to
a low signal strength/data rate of the Wi-
Fi hotspot, the eSIM*
or
the SIM card in
the card reader*
- Connection to Wi-Fi hotspot interrupted
-Applies when using the embedded SIM
card:

The data connection costs for Audi connect
infotainment services are included in the
price of Audi connect (infotainment). This
does not include services which use the Wi-
Fi hotspot, such as online media

<^>page
239. These services require
addi­

tional paid data plans
^page
197. For more
information on prices and purchasing,
please visit my.audi.com.
- Applies when using your own SIM
card:
The
connection via the eSIM card
^page
191 is
disconnected when you use your own SIM

card.
All data connections for all Audi
con­

nect infotainment services will use your SIM

card.
Depending on your network provider,
you may be charged for this service, espe­
cially if
you
are using the system abroad.
We therefore strongly recommend
that
you
use an unlimited data
plan.
For more infor­

mation,
contact your service provider.
- Please note that it is your responsibility to
take precautions regarding data protection,
anti-virus protection and protection against
loss of data on mobile devices used to
con­

nect to the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot.
© Note
- In vehicles without Audi connect (infotain­
ment)*, the Wi-Fi hotspot can only be used
for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data connec­
tion to the Internet cannot be established.
- Further information on Audi connect info­
tainment services can be found on the Inter­
net at www.audi.com.
Configuring the data
connection
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
A data connection for Audi connect infotainment
services is pre-configured at the factory. Howev­
er, if
a
configuration is
necessary,
you can adjust
the settings as described below.

•
Select:
MENU|
button > right control button >
Connection manager.

•
Select: right control button > Online settings >
Data connection settings.
You can select when you would like the system to
establish an Internet connection in the Data
con­

nection settings menu. The online connection is
ended automatically when a requested Audi
con­

nect infotainment service no longer requires any
further data.
The following options are available:
Connection setup
- with request: A data connection will only be es­
tablished on request.
- no request: A data connection will be establish­
ed automatically
for
the use of Audi connect in­
fotainment services.
- never: A data connection will not be establish­

ed.
It is then not possible to call up Audi
con­

nect infotainment services.
When a data connection has been established, a

symboL
indicating the active data connection ©

^page
161, Fig. 156 appears in the status line

of
the infotainment display.
You can cancel an active data connection manual­
ly by setting the Connection setup option to nev­
er.
Data roaming
The Data roaming function is deactivated when
the vehicle leaves the factory. Data roaming
must be activated
((vj)
before you can use a data
connection abroad. This setting is saved for the
current SIM card/the mobiLe phone currently

connected.
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Audi connect (infotainment)
Audi connect (MMI)
With the Audi connect (MMI) function, you can
allow or deny the use of Audi connect infotain­
ment services if the connection is
set
to no re­
quest or with request.
Wi-Fi devices*
You can use the Wi-Fi devices function to allow
or deny a connection to the Internet.
Connection settings
Depending on the SIM card used, the connection
may be configured automatically. However, these
settings can be changed. For more information,
contact your service provider.
- APN: The system access point depends on your
mobile network service provider and is assigned
automatically.
- User name: The user name for your online pro­
file is assigned by your mobile network service
provider.
- Password: The password for your online profile
is assigned by your mobile network service pro­
vider.
- Use settings: The changed connection settings

are
stored.
Reset configuration
An online profile is created and configured auto­
matically. The Connection settings you have
changed manually are reset to the default set­

tings.

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WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of a similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on

^>page
282, Front airbags.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
© Note
- According to the factory settings, the data
connection will be interrupted initially when
you travel abroad to protect you from unex­
pected roaming charges. If you want to use
Audi connect infotainment services abroad,
you must first activate the Data roaming

option.

- For more information on roaming charges,
contact your service provider.
- Further information can be found on the In­
ternet at www.audi.com.
General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment)
Audi connect infotainment services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
-The mobile phone standard LTE* is not
available for use in all countries. For further
information, please consult an Audi dealer
or your mobile network service provider.
- Whether Audi connect infotainment serv­
ices can be used depends on the availability
of services provided by third parties.
- Audi connect infotainment services are only
available within the mobiLe network area
covered
by
your network provider.
- The availability, scope, provider and price of
the services offered can vary, as can the way
in which the services are displayed on the

screen.
These variations depend on your
country, model, model year, device and mo­
bile phone contract.
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Personal Wi-Fi hotspot: Network
search is not possible (greyed out).
Applies to: vehicles with an embed­
ded SIM
card:

Wi-Fi audio player/online media:
No data connection is established.
Advice
The Wi-Fi hotspot must be switched on in order to start
a
net­
work search
for
your personal Wi-Fi hotspot
<=>page
202.
Applies to: vehicles with an embedded SIM
card:

Check that you currently have a valid data
plan.
Plans vary ac­
cording to the period of validity (e.g. 7 days), data volume (e.g.
200 MB) and the countries where they are available.
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Navigation

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Other settings

Navigation settings

Applies
to:
vehicles with navigation system

•
Press
the |NAV/MAP|
button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu
is
displayed

o
page
207,
Fig.
172.

•
Select: right control button
>
Navigation set­

tings.

Depending
on the
function seLected,
you can use

the following settings:
Display alternative routes
When this function
is
switched
on
|vj,
up to
three
route suggestions
are
displayed
on the map

^>page
216,
Alternative routes.
Fuel warning
When
the
fuel gauge
is in the
reserve zone,
a

message will appear when this function
is on
[vf.

A list
of
nearby filling stations will
be
displayed
when you confirm this message. When
you
select
one
of
the filling stations,
the
route
to its
loca­
tion will
be
calculated based
on the
current
posi­

tion
of
your
car.

Trailer mode*
Trailer mode
is
switched
off
when
the
vehicle
leaves
the
factory.
When this function
is
switched
on
|vf,
the MMI

will take
the
speed limit
for
vehicles towing
a

trailer into account and
the
calculated arrival
time will
be
adjusted accordingly. Trailer mode
is

indicated
on the
map's legend menu
by the
sym­

bol-*!.

Personal route assist*1)
The personal route assist function
is
switched
off

by default
in the
factory settings.
When this function
is
activated
EÎ,
your trips
are

recorded
and
destinations
are
suggested by
the

MMI system
^>page
214.

Arrival notification*
The arrival notification
is
switched
off
when
the

vehicle leaves
the
factory.
When this function
is
switched
on
@f,
the MMI

will inform
you
when
you are
approaching selec­
ted special destinations (e.g. imported myAudi
special destinations). You
can
also have a sound
played using
the
Play notification tone function.
Delete myAudi special destinations*11
Destinations that you import from your myAudi
account
to
your
MMI are
automatically saved.
You
can
delete them individually
or all at
once.
Presentation mode
Use
the
Presentation mode
to
plan
and
"drive"
a

journey effectively without
the
need
to
move
the

vehicle. You
can
choose your start Location
man­

ually (Select start location)
if, for
example,
you

would like
to
calculate a route starting from
a

different position than
the
current position
of the

vehicle. Start
the
Presentation mode
to
simulate
a route guidance.
Route criteria

Applies
to:
vehicles with navigation system

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Press
the |NAV/MAP|
button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu
is
displayed

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207,
Fig.
172.

•
Select: right control button > Route criteria.

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Traffic avoidance
D

x)
This function
is
not
available
in the
Mexican market.
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Media
Depending on the device you are using, the me­
dia are started and operated using the mobile de­
vice
or
the MMI.
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Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
-You can bond several Bluetooth audio play­
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at
a
time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto­
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au­
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play­
back) are supported depends on the Blue­
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are

supported,
please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi

The
MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al­
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me­
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire­
lessly from your player's media centre.
The
me­
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A
UPnP
server app or an integrated

UPnP/DLNA
server on the media player is re­
quired to
access
the media centre of your media

player.

Important: The Wi-Fi function of the media play­
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or
a
UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play­
er.
-
To
connect a media player: Select the |MEDIA|

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

played.
Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player

® tapage
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off >
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set­
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or
a
UPnP server app, or ena­
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op­
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and
con­

firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See
^>page
239.
(7) CAUTION
Please always observe the information
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Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.

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Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may •

A
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
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Media
The following options may be available depend­
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta­
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to
^>page
260.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to
Opage
201, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to
<>page
257.
- Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
A WARNING
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
© CAUTION
- Please always observe the information
•=>©

in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- In order to use online media, you generally
have
to
set up an account with an online
media service, which may lead
to
additional

costs,
especially if
you
are using the service

abroad.

© Note
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network
load,
playback of the online media
services may be interrupted.
- Whether online media and Internet radio
can be used depends on the availability
of

services provided by third parties.
- AUDI AG only enables you
to
access online
media services via the MMI system and ac­
cepts no responsibility for the content of
online media services.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Depending on the mobile device you are us­

ing,
you may experience interruptions
in

media playback when using the Audi MMI
connect app. To avoid interruptions, keep
the Audi MMI connect app running in the
foreground and do not lock the screen on
your mobile device.
- Audi dealerships will be able
to
provide you
with further information on online media.

Multimedia connections

USB adapters for Audi music interface or
USB charging socket
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able
to
connect your mobile devices (e.g. smart-
phones, MP3 players)
to
the Audi music interface
or the
USB
charging socket using the special
USB

adapters.

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Fig.
196 Audi USB adapters
The USB adapters
^>Fig.
196 are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers:
® USB adapter for devices with micro USB
con­

nector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple Lightning
connector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple dock
con­

nector
If the appropriate equipment is installed on your
vehicle, you can connect your mobiLe devices
to

the MMI and simultaneously charge the battery
using a USB adapter connected
to
the Audi music
interface.
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Media
the total and remaining playing time will be dis­

played.

Jukebox memory capacity*
Information on the jukebox memory capacity and
the number tracks stored on the jukebox will be

displayed.

Change play position
Turn the rotary pushbutton to the left or right.
Or: Move your finger from left to right across the
MMI touch
pad*.

Random playback1)
When this function is switched on
Ef,
all the files
in the playlist will be played and shown in
ran­

dom order.

Repeat
track15

When the function is switched on
[vj,
the current
track will be repeated.
Back to 'Playback'
The options menu will be closed. The track cur­
rently playing will be shown in the playlist.
Play similar music*
The track currently playing is briefly analysed

(e.g.
by artist, genre, mood, time) so that the
system can display an intelligent playlist with
similar tracks.
Play more...
An intelligent playlist is displayed based on the
track currently playing. You can choose between
a playlist with more tracks by this artist, of this
album or of this genre.
Copy to jukebox*
Refer to
^>page
236, Filling the jukebox.
Set as ring
tone*2)

Important: A mobile phone must be connected
to the MMI and the track currently playing must
be on the jukebox*
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236.

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source.
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This function is not available for all mobile
phones.

The selected track will be used as the ring tone
for incoming calls.
Gracenote online database*
Important: The MMI must be connected to the
Internet.
When this function is switched on
[vj,
various in­
formation will be downloaded for the track cur­
rently playing, if any is available.
Favourites
Refer to
^>page
246.
Further options
Important: The vehicle must be stationary and a
video file* or a DVD* must be playing.
Child lock*
You can use the child lock to restrict video DVD
playback.
Enter the child lock password. The password set
at the factory is 1234. The following options are
available:
- Safety level: Select and confirm a safety level

(e.g.
level 5). Eight safety levels are available
for the child lock function. If
you
select child
lock level 5, all DVDs with safety levels 1-5 can
be played. Playback of DVDs with a higher safe­
ty level will be blocked. SeLect No restriction to
remove all restrictions.
- Change password: You can change the current

password.

Switch to full screen
The video picture is displayed. Press the rotary
pushbutton to show the playlist. Or: Press the

I
BACKI
button.
Replay
video1'

When the function is switched on
[vj,
the current
video will be replayed. •
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Media
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
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when you are not using a Bluetooth au­
dio player.
Reset the Media settings to the factory settings
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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
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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*
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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
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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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