2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - Volkswagen Media Control

Volkswagen Media Control

 Introduction

Some sub-functions in radio mode, media mode, and navigation mode can be controlled remotely using “Volkswagen Media Control”. Information can be exchanged between a cell phone and the Infotainment system. The individual functions can then be controlled through the cell phone.

The availability and range of functions of the “Volkswagen Media Control” app depend on the country and the cell phone being used.

Requirements for this function:

• A cell phone.

• The “Volkswagen Media Control” app must be available on the cell phone that will be used.

• There must be a Wi-Fi connection between the Infotainment system and the cell phone ⇒ Wi-FI hotspot, ⇒ Setting up and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot,.

•  Mobile device data transmission must be activated ⇒ Adjusting settings .

Recommended setup:

• Connect the cell phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to the Infotainment system as a client in its Wi-Fi network.

• Connect the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot with a separate media control cell phone as a client in its Wi-Fi network.

These technologies may not be available in all countries.

Information on technical requirements, compatible cell phones, registered apps and availability can be found on the Volkswagen website, or at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Telephone functions are not included in this app.

Data transmission and control functions

The factory-installed Infotainment system can be operated from other seats in the vehicle as follows using Volkswagen Media Control:

• Remote control of the radio and media player.

• Remote control of media playback

The playback of audio and video files on up to two tablets can also be controlled from the Infotainment system through the Media Control main menu.

The following information may be exchanged between the cell phone and the Infotainment system, depending on the country and the device:

• Navigation destinations

• Traffic information

• Content from social media networks

• Audio streaming

• Video streaming

• Vehicle data displays

Media Control main menu

The availability of the Media Control main menu, the range of functions, and the appearance of symbols depend on the country and the Infotainment system being used.

Symbols in Media Control main menu:

Open the media browser.Open the Volkswagen Media Control settings menu.Open the playback view.Start replay. If two tablets are connected, playback will always start on both tablets.Pause replay. If two tablets are connected, playback will always be paused on both tablets.Transfers the sound to the vehicle speakersPlay the previous track in the playlist.Play the next track in the playlist.Lower the playback volume.Raise the playback volume.

Media playback on up to two connected tablets can be controlled through the Infotainment system using the Media Control main menu.

If two tablets are connected, playback will always start on both tablets. The media file to be played must be stored on one of the two tablets.

Music can also be played through the vehicle speakers.

Opening the Media Control main menu

1. To open the Media Control main menu, tap MENUMediaMedia Control .

   Or: tap MENUMedia Control .

Tablets connected via Wi-Fi are displayed in the main menu in the basic view.

Starting playback on the connected tablets

1. Tap  to open the media browser.

2. Select the connected tablet that contains the media file to be played from the list.

3. Select a category in the list for sorting the stored media files.

4. Select a media file to play.

   The selected media file will play on all connected tablets.

Adjusting settings

Opening the Volkswagen Media Control settings menu

The path to the Media Control main menu depends on the Infotainment system being used.

1. To open the Media Control main menu, tap MENUMediaMedia Control .

   Or: tap MENUMedia Control .

2. Tap Settings .

Function keys in the Volkswagen Media Control settings menu

Wi-Fi:

Open the Wi-Fi settings and mobile hotspot menu to establish a Wi-Fi connection to a cell phone.

 Mobile device data transmission:

Cell phone data transmission is activated.

Operation through apps:

Opens a context menu with the following selection options:

Deactivate deactivates operation of the Infotainment system through the tablet.

Confirm sets that the operation of the Infotainment system through the tablet requires a confirmation on the Infotainment system.

Allow enables operation of the Infotainment system through the tablet without confirmation on the Infotainment system.