Radio
General information
Selecting the radio
Fig. 124 Center display: SiriusXM station list
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the radio may support the FM, AM, and SiriusXM (satellite radio) frequency bands. Using the HD Radio receiver* also allows you to receive radio stations on the FM and AM bands in digital format. Depending on the vehicle equipment and the selected station list, the following information will be displayed: @ Station list
Shows the stations that are currently available. The station list updates automatically.
@ Stations For example, the station name may be displayed depending on availability.
HD Radio technology FM/AM stations that can be received by digital radio are marked with the HD Radio technology symbol H).
If reception quality declines, the radio automatically switches to the analog FM/AM station depending on availability.
@ Additional audio programs Digital HD Radio stations may contain multiple additional audio programs. If you lose reception, the additional audio programs will
be muted since they can no longer be received.
Radio ID Your radio ID and contact data for your satellite radio provider are displayed
Channel number @
‘ No reception The station cannot be received.
In addition to the symbols for the usual frequency bands, the following information may also be available depending on vehicle equipment:
Symbol | Description
The station provides information in the background for an online station
} alternative. Online station tracking must be switched on for this page 194.
[The station is received through the Internet.
The system attempts to receive the station/podcast through the Internet. é
— Contact the SiriusXM* provider if you would like to receive satellite programming.
~ Buildings, tunnels, bridges, open areas, other vehicles or objects on the vehicle roof can affect reception.
~ Satellite radio* is not available in all regions.
Adjusting the radio using the MMI > Applies to: MMI: To set a frequency band, select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source a categoYy.
> Applies to: MMI: To set a station, select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > a category > a station/podcast*.
» To select a frequency, follow the instructions under page 190, Free search.
Adjusting the radio using the multifunction steering wheel Requirement: radio mode must be on.
» Select the radio/media tab in the instrument Ti aster @ ts the left thumbwheel.
» Press the [I button to toggle between the ra- Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Dedio and media or to select a different source. pending on the selected function, operation
» To select a station or a source, turn and press through the MMI may be required.
Radio functions
Overview
Fig. 125 Center display: left side: playback view of radio functions, right side: sources
Operating The following functions may be available depending on the selected radio station/podcast* and
» Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view (), the vehicle equipment: select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > a
category > a station/podcast*. > Applies to: MMI: To open the sources @), select on the home screen: RADIO > Source.
Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section
You can enter multiple search terms at once in any order.
>in General information on page 168. The following information may be available:
Not all functions are available in every source Results from the list: Last stations and on every touch display.
Free search
Using intelligent search, you can search for station names, frequencies, program types (such as News), podcasts*, or online radio stations*. Opening free text search > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > Search.
Results from the list: Presets “| Results from a Station list
For example, | Station frequency band ica
Last stations
You can listen to the last stations that were played in all frequency bands.
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Accessing last stations > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > Last stations.
Listening to last stations > Press ona station.
Deleting last stations
» Select: Z > select one or more stations or Select all > Delete > (Done).
You can store your favorite stations from every frequency band in the presets list. Applies to: SiriusXM: Channels, shows, and sports teams will be stored in the presets as ‘Smart Favorites. After switching the ignition and the MMI on, the Smart Favorites store radio programs at a specific time. Selecting presets using the MMI > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > Presets > a preset.
Storing presets
» Press on ¥¥ @) in the playback view page 189, fig. 125.
Requirement: a list with radio stations must be displayed page 188, fig. 123.
» Press and hold an entry in the list until the Options menu appears.
» Press Store as preset.
Editing presets
» Deleting presets: press ¥& in the playback view,
or > In the presets list, select: A > one or more stations or Select all > Delete > (Done). Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
» Moving a preset: press 4.
» Touch the $ symbol and move the entry to the desired position.
» Press Done.
Applies to: vehicles with SiriuskM Using the Live Sports category, you can find live commentary about your favorite teams during a live sports broadcast. Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be able to switch commentary that favors a certain side on or off. Accessing live games > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > SiriusXM > 88 > Sports > Live Sports > a game.
The score, the status of the game, and, if available, the current possession of the ball are displayed. Saving/deleting a favorite team > Press ¥z/ We.
Switching commentary on or off
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the Internet.
> Press <))/t).
Radio text
Program information (for example, general text messages, artist, composer, song) is displayed in the radio text. Requirement: the selected radio station must support the radio text function.
Opening radio text > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > select a frequency band (such as FM) > select a station > More > Radio text.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following functions may be available: Displaying previous radio text entries
» Swipe downward with one finger. The last radio
text entries are displayed if they are available. Scrolling through radio text entries
» Swipe upward or downward with one finger.
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Showing Radio Text Plus information
If a radio text entry is displayed with a color, a phone number or a navigation destination for the station is available as radio text plus information. You have the following options: Selecting the destination
» Select: a navigation destination marked in color > Set as destination.
Call
» Select: a phone number marked in color > Call.
Acall to a phone number stored in the radio text will start immediately.
Online radio General information
‘Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and online radio You can listen to various radio stations or podcasts on the Internet using online radio. Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the Internet. A data plan must be available page 172. Accessing online radio through the MMI > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > Online.
The following functions are available:
Previous selection
The station/podcast list for the last station or podcast that was playing will be displayed. Top stations The favorite online radio stations are displayed. Filter list
» Select: Q > (a category) > a station/podcast.
Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section Qin General information on page 168.
— Depending on the Internet connection and network traffic, the connection may be lost when online radio is playing.
= Online radio reception may not be possible if Internet service is throttled.
— Online media usage depends on the service availability of the third party provider.
~The range and screen display of online media services from third party providers in the vehicle can vary.
—Please note that it may not be possible to play some online radio stations in certain countries.
~ Audi only provides access to online radio and does not assume any responsibility for the content of these services.
Podcasts Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and online radio Opening podcasts using the MMI > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > Online > Podcasts.
The following functions are available:
Listening to a podcast
» Select: a podcast > a podcast episode. Search > Press 2. The following functions are available in the podcast playback view: Displaying podcast episodes
» Press List.
Starting/stopping podcast playback > Press D/Il.
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Previous/next podcast > PressKi/DI.
Changing the playback position
» Move the slider into the desired position. Displaying the online radio menu
» Press BB. Switching to radio
» Press Source. The sources in the Radio menu
are displayed. Podcast favorites
You can store podcasts in the podcast favorites. Requirement: the playback view for a podcast must be displayed. > Press Wy @ = page 189, fig. 125.
Requirement: a list with podcasts must be displayed.
» Press and hold an entry in the list until the Options menu appears.
» Press Save podcast. Listening to podcast favorites Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be stored.
» Select: a podcast > a podcast episode. Browsing through podcast favorites Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be stored.
» Press Cor >.
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 > 4 > one or more podcasts, or Select All > Delete > (Done).
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be displayed. > Moving podcast favorites: Select: All > A.
» Touch the $ symbol and move the entry to the desired position.
» Press Done.
Options and settings
Requirement: the playback view @) > page 189, fig. 125 must be displayed. > Press More
Requirement: a list with radio stations or podcasts* must be displayed page 188, fig. 123.
» Press and hold an entry in the list until the Options menu appears.
Depending on the selected source and vehicle equipment, the following functions may be available. ~ Store as favorite page 197. — Radio text page 197. ~ Save podcast page 193, Podcast favorites. Related content Channels, artists, and shows related to the content that is currently playing.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: RADIO > @.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following 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 Favorite or Internet radio station when this function is switched on, the song >
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currently playing on the channel will play from the beginning. SiriusXM subscription status
The status of 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 172. When the function is switched on, additional information (such as album cover, artist, track) will be loaded depending on the availability. Online station tracking
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the Internet. A data plan must be available page 172. A station provides information in the background for its online station alternative and is identified with the (2 symbol. During reception loss in the FM frequency band, the radio tuner can establish a data connection and switch to an online station alternative, if it is
Troubleshooting The information that follows lists some troubleshooting options. They depend on the equipment.
available. If available, you can receive your local radio stations in every region of your country online. This may result in additional costs >@. The
symbol indicates a station that is currently being received online. — Automatic/Off: activates or deactivates automatic switching to online station alternatives. With request: switching to online station alternatives must be confirmed manually.
Preferred online radio data rate Depending on the selected radio station, you may be able to adjust the data rate for Internet radio page 192 and for the Online station tracking. For optimal sound playback, press High. To reduce data usage, press Low.
Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section =@ in General information on page 168.
Delays may occur when switching automatically between normal frequency bands and online radio.
tion list. Asstation is no longer displayed in the sta- | Store the station as a preset in advance. Access the presets using the presets list page 197. Online radio: no playback from online ra Check if a data plan has been purchased for the applicable
dio. country and it is available @ page 172.
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