phone AUDI A4 2020 Owner's Guide

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Radio

Displaying all podcast favorites
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be
displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be
stored.
> Press All.
Editing podcast favorites
> Deleting podcast favorites: press W in the
playback view, or
> In the podcast favorites list, select: All > Z >
one or more podcasts, or Select All > Delete >
(Done).
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be
displayed.
> Moving a podcast favorite: Select: All > Z.
> Touch the $ symbol and move the entry to the
desired position.
> Press Done.
Options and settings
Requirement: the playback view @) > page 189,
fig. 152 must be displayed.
> Press More, or
Requirement: a list with radio stations or pod-
casts* must be displayed > page 188, fig. 150.
> Press and hold an entry in the list until the Op-
tions menu appears.
Depending on the selected source and vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be avail-
able.
— Store as favorite > page 190.
— Radio text > page 191.
— Save podcast > page 192, Podcast favorites
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > ©.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing settings may be available:
HD Radio FM/HD Radio AM
You can switch HD Radio reception on or off.
SiriusXM Tune Start
If you play a smart preset when this function is
switched on, the song currently playing on the
channel will play from the beginning.
SiriusXM subscription status
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 SiriusXM: the telephone number and radio
ID of your satellite radio provider are displayed.
To call your satellite radio provider using the
MMI, press Call SiriusXM.
Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. A data plan must be available
=>page 173.
When the function is switched on, additional in-
formation (such as album cover, artist, track) will
be loaded depending on the availability from the
different providers.
Preferred online radio data rate
Depending on the selected radio station, you may
be able to adjust the data rate for online radio
=>page 191.
For optimal sound playback, press High. To re-
duce data usage, press Low.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 169.
G) Tips
Delays may occur when switching automati-
cally between normal frequency bands and
online radio.
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Media

Media
General information
There may be different media sources and con-
nections available depending on the vehicle
equipment. For example, you can play media files
using a connected USB drive or connect your mo-
bile devices to the Audi music interface and oper-
ate them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the USB storage device connection) was test-
ed with a variety of products and media on the
market. However, there may be cases where indi-
vidual devices or media and audio/video files may
not be recognized, may play only with restric-
tions, or may not play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed. > page 207
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the
audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-
fied with the symbol f@ will not play.
Data security: never store important information
on mobile devices. Audi is not responsible for
damaged or lost files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the medium, the MMI will revert
to the local Gracenote metadata database or
search online if necessary. See > page 201, On-
line additional data. However, in some cases, the
additional information may not be displayed.
CG) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 169.
G@) Tips
Certain settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the active user.
Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a mo-
bile phone).
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 206 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
> A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or:
> Enter the PIN for the connection setup on your
mobile device. The time allowed for entering
the PIN is limited to approximately 30 seconds.
After connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 197.
@) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
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>

Media

can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 207.
—The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— 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.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 153 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Ap-
ple Lightning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
() Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
@) Tips
Mobile devices with an Apple Dock connector
can only be charged using a USB adapter de-
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signed for devices with an Apple Dock connec-
tor. Data cannot be transmitted.
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the center console in the front and in the rear*
and are labeled with the * symbol. If multiple
USB devices are connected to the USB ports (for
example, a smartphone and a USB flash drive),
all of these devices can be used as the playback
source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter-
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 197.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

ZA\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.

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— Extremely high or low temperatures that Playi ng media
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance. SES
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures. The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
G) Tips — USB device > page 196.
— Always follow the information found in — Connect external device: you can connect ex-
> page 78. ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB tooth audio player > page 195, or you can con-
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu- ports are still supplied with power until the
sic interface > page 196. energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already Playi igs .
have a cable or that must be connected with axing rediadilesidsing/tieihanat
a USB adapter cable (> page 196, fig. 153). » Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
Using an additional adapter or US extension MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
cable may impair functionality. connected device, the symbol for a source may
—Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile change. The device name may be displayed (for
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0 example: myPhone).
specification. > Select a track from the categories in the media
— USB hubs are not supported. center > page 198.
— Video playback through the Audi music in- Playing media files through the
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP multifunction steering wheel
devices (such as smartphones). . . |
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af- hs
dia files > page 197.
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations. > Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch cluster.
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re- > Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual list.
for more information. > To switch to a different source, press the
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter- button.
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi- > To select a media file or a source, turn and
ces from the 5th generation or newer with press the left thumbwheel.
the lightning connector. » To switch between radio and media, select in
— For more information about the Audi music the instrument cluster: the =] button > Switch
interface and supported devices, check the to radio/Switch to media.
Audi database for mobile devices at www. -
audi.com/mp3 or contact an authorized @ Tips
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa- — For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing. >
cility.
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Media

Tracks section >@ in General information on
All available tracks are displayed. page 169.
> Press ona track. @) Tips
Albums — Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available.
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
> Select: an album > a track. displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
@) Note ing.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment — When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
— Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-
formation about the Audi music interface
and the supported devices > page 196.
All available albums are displayed.
— Cloud services and category radio always re-
quire an Internet connection.
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
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Fig. 155 Center display: left side: playback view; right side: playlist
Operating > To open the playlist @), select List in the play-
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @, back view @).
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a The following functions may be available depend-
source > a category (such as Artists > Album) > ing on the selected media source and the vehicle

a track. equipment:
Symbol/Description Description
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source > page 198.
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Media


Audio/video files

Supported media
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 196 such as iPhones,
MTP players, and USB storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and
6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB MP3 players (Plug-and-
Play capable), external USB flash drives, and hard drives

USB storage devices: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.

File system USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connec-
tion.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

Number of files
USB storage device: maximum 50,000 files; maximum 1,000 files per
playlist/directory



Audio files
Format File extension
MPEG-1/-2 Layer-3 -mp3
Windows Media Audio 9/10 |.wma Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
48 kHz sampling frequencies
MPEG 2/4 .m4a; .m4b; .aac






Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC .m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
Monkey's Audio -ape
Video files
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 -Mpg; .mpeg

MPEG4 AVC (H.264) -mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi
Up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps

Windows Media Video 9 .wmv; .asf
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov
VP8/VP9 .webm
Flash video flv; fav

iG) Tips
— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
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not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.

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Media

Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.

Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 196, Multimedia
connections/> page 195, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized asa
source.
For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level).
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: malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod touch/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 206 when you are not using the Bluetooth
audio player.

Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-
bile device is not possible.
Make sure the USB mode M7P is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.

Bluetooth audio player: interfer-
ence with track display and audio
playback.

Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
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).

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Audi smartphone interface

Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly using the Audi smart-
phone interface. Certain content on your smart-
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and
can be operated through the MMI.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 5 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.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface > New connection.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 196 using a USB adapter
=> page 196, fig. 153, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the
MMI, press on your iPhone in the list of dis-
played devices.
> To update the list, press O.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
> Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Audi smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.

Z\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 169.
@) 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 mobile 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.
— Please note that you can only connect your
smartphone via the front Audi music inter-
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in-
terface.
— Wireless CarPlay is not available in all coun-
tries.
— Wireless CarPlay is a planned function at
the time this manual was printed. Wireless
CarPlay is not available in your vehicle.
— Wireless CarPlay is only possible in vehicles
without a navigation system if the embed-
ded SIM card for the vehicle is logged into
the mobile phone network > page 169.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=>page 25.
— The menu language shown 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.

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— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
MMI failed. => page 196.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 207. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 18. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 196.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Additional settings

Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au-
dio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
The MMI’s Bluetooth name is displayed and can
be changed.
Factory default settings
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Follow the system instructions.
The
settings will be reset. The system will re-
start. This may take some time.
@ Tips
Make sure that not only the settings were de-
leted but also the stored data, if necessary.
Software update
Applies to: vehicles with software update
You can update your vehicle’s software.
The functions depend on the country and vehicle
equipment:
— Update using the online software update.
— Import a map update from the USB connection
to your MMI & page 184.
— Have the software update performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility. This can result in additional costs.

ZA\ WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.

@) Tips
The software update may take some time.
Online software update
Applies to: vehicles with online software update
With the online software update, you can update
the software directly in the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 169, Audi connect.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update.
> Press Search for updates.
> Press on the desired update.
> Press Next.
> Follow the system instructions.
(1) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 169.
Connected devices
Displayed connected devices
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
Possible menu items:
— Telephone 1
— Telephone 2
— Audio player
— Wi-Fi hotspot
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=> page 204.
Managing connected devices
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 207.
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