Audi connect
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, the following functions may be available: - Audi connect Infotainment ~ Audi connect vehicle control
—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 19, Traffic safety information.
— Itis 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 inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause serious injuries. Store these types of devices securely while driving. Also read the warnings in the chapter @ page 67.
~The connection costs of Audi connect Infotainment services are included in the price of Audi connect Infotainment during the subscription period with some exceptions. Please note that there may be additional charges when using some services. For example, this applies to online radio/ podcasts, additional online data, or for Internet connections and services that use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Depending on the country, data plans may need to be purchased for these Internet connections and services = page 172. For additional information, see my.audi.com.
~In certain situations, the Wi-Fi hotspot data connection may be established as a replacement 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
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rate data plan is strongly recommended. For more information, contact your cell phone service provider or refer to the owner’s manual for your Wi-Fi device.
—You are responsible for all precautions taken for data protection, anti-virus protection, and protection against loss of data on mobile devices that are used, for example, to access the Internet through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
—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.
~The availability of services depends on the subscription.
— Audi merely provides access to third party services through the MMI and does not assume 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 authorized Audi Service Facility or your cell phone service provider for additional information.
~ Availability, scope, providers, screen display, and costs of services may vary depending on the country, model, model year, end device and rates.
~All services/apps can be modified, activated/deactivated, renamed, and enhanced without further notification.
~ Depending on the country and model there may be an app other than the “myAudi app” available for your vehicle. For additional information, see my.audi.com.
Audi connect
Audi connect Infotainment Descri
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. The Internet connection is established using the embedded SIM card (eSIM).
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Embedded SIM card Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and an embedded SIM card
The data connection for Audi connect Infotainment services is made through an embedded SIM card (eSIM card) that is installed in the vehicle. You can use the Audi connect Infotainment services immediately.
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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 169, the connected Wi-Fi devices can also use the MMI's Internet connection.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. Adata plan must be available @ page 172. > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home scree! SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi > Fi hotspot settings. The access data for the WiFi hotspot is displayed.
» Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile device and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot using 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.
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Audi connect Infotainment services
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must be configured through your personal myAudi account at my.audi.com before using them for the first ti
— A myAudi user must be logged in for some Audi connect Infotainment services.
— Some Audi connect Infotainment services must be activated at my.audi.com.
—Depending on the country, you may be able to use an Audi app or my.audi.com.
—For detailed information on configuration, visit my.audi.com.
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Se Appl
S to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, the following services may be available: Weather information Applies to: MMI
» Press WEATHER on the home screen.
Editing settings: Select: WEATHER > 93.
» To display the weather for a location, press on a
location in the list.
» To display the weather for your current location, press on the location that is marked with the crosshairs.
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
» To display the weather at your destination,
press on the location that is marked with the flag P2,
Adding a location: select: WEATHER > 89 > Ina new city > a location. Removing a location: select: WEATHER > $3 > 4 > one or more locations or Select all > Delete. Online news > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: NEWs.
Access to the calendar
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed and open on your mobile device. Access to your calendar must be enabled on your mobile device. You must be logged into the myAudi app with your myAudi login data and you must have selected your vehicle. The Wi-Fi function on your mobile device and the MMI must be enabled and your mobile device must be paired to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot page 171, Wi-Fi. You can display the your mobile device calendar on the MMI. > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: CALENDAR.
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Functions on demand Displaying purchased functions
‘Applies to: vehicles with functions on demand Depending on the country and vehicle equipment, you can purchase functions on demand through a myAudi account in the myAudi app at any time. The following options are available for displaying purchased functions in the vehicle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: PURCHASES.
— Equipment installed at the factory may be displayed as purchased functions.
— The availability of functions in the myAudi app varies depending on the country.
— Depending on the country and model there may be an app other than the “myAudi app” available for your vehicle. For additional information, see my.audi.com.
~At the time this manual was printed, functions on demand was a planned function. Functions on demand may not be available in your vehicle.
Messages Applies to: vehicles with functions on demand
If a message about a function that requires a license is displayed, the function may no longer be available. Check the MMI Purchases menu to see if you have a license for this function or if the license has expired. Purchase the function if necessary using functions on demand.
Audi connect
Audi connect vehicle control services Services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Using Audi connect vehicle control services, you can perform tasks such as viewing data about your vehicle or control vehicle functions remotey. You can view and use services available for your vehicle at my.audi.com or through the myAudi app. Information about the services and the corresponding app was accurate at the time this manual was printed. The scope of services depends on the country and equipment. There may be changes over the service life of the vehicle.
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— Driver messages, text messages, and illuminated warning and indicator lights in the vehicle always take priority over information from the Audi connect services. The information displayed by the Audi connect services should not cause you to take safety risks. This can result in the vehicle breaking down in traffic and to serious injuries or accidents.
= Accessing specific data or controlling functions remotely depends on the charge level of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these functions only have limited availability after switching off the ignition.
— An eSIM card establishes the Internet connection for Audi connect vehicle control services. The costs for this are included in the price of Audi connect vehicle control services. The mobile phone network, for example, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control Create a myAudi account by registering in the myAudi app or at my.audi.com, depending on your country.
» Set the key user > page 30.
» Install the myAudi app on your mobile device and log in with your access information.
Some services require you to enter a 4-digit PIN that you set up during registration.
Settings
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-
Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, the following functions may be available: Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, the MMI's WiFi hotspot is active and Wi-Fi devices can be connected to the hotspot.
Wi-Fi hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the following information if needed. — Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi hotspot. ~ Password: an initial password was set at the factory in the MMI. Audi recommends changing the initial password. Only use secure passwords that conform to the general guidelines for secure passwords. For more information, refer to reputable and current sources on password security. >
Audi connect
Allow data connection through Wi-Fi You can purchase data plans at my.audi.com. When the function is switched on, mobile devices can use the Internet connection through the WiFi hotspot. A data plan is needed to do this.
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~ If selling your vehicle, you should delete the Data plans vehicle from the customer portal for the cell
‘Apples to: vehicles with Audi connect phone service provider to avoid being charged for additional purchases.
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Troubleshooting Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment The information that follows lists some troubleshooting options. They depend on the equipment.
Audi connect Infotainment serv- | Some Audi connect Infotainment services must be activated or ices: individual Audi connect Info- | configured through your personal myAudi account before using tainment services are grayed out or | them for the first time. You can find detailed information online
not available. at my.audi.com. Wi-Fi hotspot: it is not possible to | Check if Wi-Fi is activated in the MMI page 177. connect through Wi-Fi. Delete all existing Wi-Fi connections on your mobile device and
restart it.
Not available in every market.
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