2025-2026 Audi A5 4 Door Media User Manual
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Media  
Media  
Note  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 187.  
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 USB ports with charging func-  
tion and operate them through the MMI.  
Bluetooth audio player  
Applies to: vehicles with 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).  
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/media and media files may not be  
recognized, may play only with restrictions, or  
may not play at all.  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and  
the ignition must be turned on. The Bluetooth  
settings will open on your mobile device during  
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function  
and visibility of the MMI ðpage 231 and mobile  
device must be turned on.  
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the  
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-  
ed ðpage 231.  
Connecting a mobile device  
►
Digital Rights Management: please note that  
the media files are subject to copyright protec-  
tion.  
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.  
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-  
fied with the symbol will not play.  
►
Data security: never store important information  
on mobile devices. Audi is not responsible for  
damaged or lost files and media.  
►
To update the list, press .  
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be  
generated.  
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 media files to load, use a storage medi-  
um that only contains media files, and create  
subfolders (for example, for each artist or al-  
bum).  
►
Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.  
After connecting successfully, the mobile device  
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu  
as a Bluetooth audio player.  
Playing media ðpage 219.  
Tips  
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 ðpage 222, On-  
line additional data. However, in some cases, the  
additional information may not be displayed.  
– 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  
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player  
ðpage 231.  
– The supported media functions (such as  
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-  
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being  
used.  
216  
Media  
– There generally are additional costs when  
using an online media service account, espe-  
cially when it is used internationally.  
– 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.  
Tips  
– A selection of supported Bluetooth devices  
can be found in the database for tested mo-  
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.  
Depending on the Internet connection and  
network traffic, the connection may discon-  
nected when online media sources are play-  
ing.  
Online media  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-  
line media  
Multimedia connections  
You can play and operate various online media  
services, such as music streaming services, using  
the MMI.  
USB adapter  
Requirement: a supported online media service  
must be available in the country where the vehi-  
cle is being operated. you must be logged in to  
your myAudi account in the vehicle. The MMI  
must be connected to the Internet ðpage 187,  
Audi connect. Depending on the country, a data  
package may also be required ðpage 192.  
Connect online media  
Fig. 153 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
You can connect your mobile devices to the MMI  
using the USB ports with charging function with a  
USB adapter, and charge the battery at the same  
time.  
MEDIA > Source > Streaming services. All sup-  
ported online services in your country will be  
displayed for the user that is logged in.  
►
Press on the desired online media service and  
follow the system instructions.  
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an  
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:  
After successfully logging in, the online media  
service will be available as a media source.  
1
2
3
USB adapter for devices with a mi-  
cro USB connection  
Starting online media  
USB adapter for Apple devices with  
a Lightning connection  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > an online media source.  
USB adapter for devices with USB  
type C connection  
WARNING  
Note  
Always follow the information found in ð  
in General information on page 187.  
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-  
low it to be pinched.  
Note  
Tips  
– Read the information about Audi connect,  
especially regarding connectivity costs ð  
in General information on page 187.  
Apple devices with a dock connector can only  
be charged using a USB adapter designed for  
devices with a dock connector. Data cannot be  
transmitted.  
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Media  
devices and/or impair their performance.  
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in  
extremely high or low temperatures.  
USB ports with charging function  
Connect your mobile devices to the USB ports in  
order to operate the devices through the MMI  
and charge the batteries.  
Tips  
The USB ports are located in the front center con-  
sole and are labeled with the symbol. If multi-  
ple USB devices are connected to the USB ports  
(for example, a smartphone and a USB flash  
drive), any of these devices can be used as the  
playback source.  
– Always follow the information found in  
ðpage 86.  
– When you turn off the ignition, the USB  
ports will still be supplied with power until  
the energy management system turns them  
off.  
– Do not use additional adapter cables or USB  
extension cables to connect mobile devices  
to USB ports that already have a cable or  
that must be connected with a USB adapter  
cable (ðpage 217, fig. 153). Using an addi-  
tional adapter or USB extension cable may  
impair functionality.  
Connecting or charging mobile devices using  
a USB adapter  
►
Connect the matching USB adapter to a USB  
port and to the mobile device, such as a smart-  
phone.  
The battery will charge automatically.  
– Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile  
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0  
specification.  
Mobile devices connected to the USB ports are  
started and operated using the MMI ðpage 219.  
– USB hubs are not supported.  
Disconnecting a mobile device from the USB  
port  
1)  
– Video playback through the USB ports is  
not supported on Apple devices and MTP de-  
vices (such as smartphones).  
►
Remove the USB adapter cable from the USB  
port.  
– iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-  
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your  
mobile device in these situations.  
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.  
– Audi recommends updating the iPod touch  
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-  
fer to your mobile device owner's manual  
for more information.  
– USB adapters on the USB ports will support  
iPod touch or iPhone devices from the 5th  
generation or newer with a lightning con-  
nector.  
Note  
– Disconnect the connector from the USB port  
carefully to reduce the risk of damaging  
them.  
– A selection of supported devices can be  
found in the database for tested mobile de-  
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.  
– 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 USB  
port.  
– Extremely high or low temperatures that  
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile  
1)  
Picture playback for video files depends on the country in  
which this function is used.  
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Media  
– Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:  
Depending on the selected function, opera-  
tion through the MMI may be required.  
1)  
Media playback  
Media sources  
The following sources can be selected depending  
on the vehicle equipment:  
Media center  
– USB device ðpage 218.  
– Connect external device: you can connect ex-  
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-  
tooth audio player ðpage 216, or you can con-  
nect an external device directly to the USB port  
with charging function ðpage 218.  
– Streaming services ðpage 217.  
Fig. 154 Center display: media center  
Accessing media  
There are various categories available in the me-  
dia center. You can also search for media files  
across sources. The current music track continues  
playing while you search the MMI.  
Playing media files using the MMI  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the  
connected device or online media service*, the  
symbol for a source may change. The device  
name may be displayed (for example: my-  
Phone).  
Opening the media center  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > a source > a category.  
►
Select a track from the categories in the media  
1 Source symbol  
center ðpage 219.  
The symbol for the source that is currently in use  
is displayed. Depending on the connected device  
or online media service*, the source symbol may  
change. As an example, a USB stick is shown con-  
nected to the USB port with charging function.  
Playing media files using the multifunction  
steering wheel  
Requirement: a media source must contain me-  
dia files ðpage 219.  
2 Source device name  
►
Select the radio/media tab in the instrument  
cluster.  
The device name of the source that is currently in  
use is displayed.  
►
Press the button to toggle between the ra-  
dio and media or to select a different source.  
To select a media file/source, turn and press  
3 Categories  
►
the left thumbwheel.  
The media center will display categories depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment, the connected device,  
the content of the selected source, and the con-  
nection type:  
Tips  
– 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.  
– Last played tracks  
– Artists  
– Compilations  
– Composers  
– iTunes Radio  
1)  
Picture playback for video files depends on the country in  
which this function is used.  
219  
Media  
– Audio books  
– Podcasts  
– Genres  
– Read the information about Audi connect,  
especially regarding connectivity costs ð  
in General information on page 187.  
– Videos  
Tips  
– Tracks  
– Only the categories supported by the medi-  
um/service are available.  
– Albums  
Other categories may be available depending on  
the service.  
– 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.  
Playlists  
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are  
displayed.  
– When synchronizing a mobile device with  
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-  
rectly in the MMI. Use the media center in  
the device.  
Smart playlists  
– Last played tracks  
– Most played tracks  
– Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-  
formation about the USB port with charging  
function and the supported devices  
ðpage 217.  
Folders  
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-  
played.  
Note  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment  
– Cloud services and the iTunes radio category  
always require an Internet connection.  
Media functions  
Fig. 155 Center display: left side: playback view; right side: playlist  
►
Operating  
To open the playlist 2 , select List in the play-  
16  
back view  
.
►
Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view 1 ,  
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a  
source > a category (for example, Artists > Al-  
bum) > a track.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-  
lected media sources, the following functions  
may be available.  
220  
Media  
Symbol/Description  
Description  
The media center categories are displayed based on the active  
source ðpage 219.  
3
4
5
Source  
Displays sources in the Media menu.  
Source/device name  
device name of the source that is currently playing.  
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected  
or the covers must be available online ðpage 222, Online addition-  
al data.  
Album cover in the play-  
6
back view  
Displays the current album cover.  
Display the playlist: press on the cover.  
7
8
9
Settings ðpage 222.  
Current track informa- Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently  
tion  
playing.  
List  
Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.  
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected  
Album cover in the play- or the covers must be available online ðpage 222, Online addition-  
10  
list  
al data.  
Displays the current album cover.  
11  
12  
More  
Off  
Opens options ðpage 222.  
12  
Switching between off/playlist/track: press  
.
Playlist  
Track  
The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.  
The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.  
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press or  
.  
Fast forward/rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track, press  
and hold or .  
13  
/  
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on after the first  
three seconds of play time.  
14  
15  
16  
/  
Start or stop playback  
When this function is turned on, all files in the playlist will play in  
random order.  
List  
The playlist 2 is displayed.  
The bar shows the current playback position in the track.  
Fast-forward or rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track,  
move the bar to the right or left.  
Changing the playback position: press the desired playback posi-  
tion.  
17  
18  
Playback position  
Info section  
Display of Track, Artist, and Album.  
Free text search  
Applies to: vehicles with free text search  
Tips  
Not all functions are available in every source  
and on every touch display.  
You can search across all active sources, for ex-  
ample for tracks and artists.  
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Media  
Opening the search  
The following table gives an overview of the as-  
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on  
the source or video file being played.  
Requirement: the selected source must support  
the search function.  
Aspect ra-  
Description  
tio  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Search.  
The MMI detects the picture for-  
mat of the source and displays the  
image in the optimal ratio.  
Entries that contain the entered search term are  
listed in the results list. Each result is marked  
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-  
ter ðpage 219.  
Auto  
The image is fixed in the corre-  
sponding ratio. Select one of these  
options if the image is distorted or  
a section of the image is cut off or  
blurry when Auto is selected.  
4:3,  
16:9  
You can search for the following categories:  
– Artists  
– Albums  
– Tracks  
– Genres  
– Videos  
The image is enlarged to fill the  
entire display.  
Zoom  
The image is displayed in the ratio  
of the source format. Select this  
option if the image is distorted or a  
section of the image is cut off or  
blurry when Auto is selected.  
Options and settings  
Original  
Options  
Context-dependent functions and settings may  
be available depending on the country and vehi-  
cle equipment, the selected source, the connect-  
ed mobile device, and the connection type.  
Settings  
Accessing settings  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > .  
Requirement: the playback view must be dis-  
played 1 ðpage 220, fig. 155.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-  
ing settings may be available:  
►
11  
Press More  
.
Play more like this  
Online additional data  
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for  
features such as artist, genre, mood, and beat,  
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be  
shown.  
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the  
Internet ðpage 187, Audi connect. Depending  
on the country, a data package may also be re-  
quired ðpage 192.  
Aspect ratio  
When the function is turned on, additional infor-  
mation (such as album cover, artist, track) will be  
loaded depending on the availability.  
Audi recommends the Auto setting for the pic-  
ture format. If you press on an aspect ratio, you  
will see a preview of the setting on the screen.  
Press OK to apply the selected aspect ratio.  
Supported media and file formats  
Overview  
Depending on the country and vehicle equip-  
ment, media files with the following properties  
may be supported by the connection for USB stor-  
age devices:  
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Media  
Audio/video files  
Supported media  
USB ports with charging function: mobile devices ðpage 217 such  
as iPhones, MTP players, and USB storage devices in “USB Device Sub-  
class 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  
Metadata  
USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connec-  
tion.  
Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover  
from the medium or from Gracenote* is displayed, depending on  
availability.  
Playlists  
.M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX  
USB mass storage device: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000  
files per playlist/folder  
Number of files  
Audio files  
Format  
File extension  
MPEG 1/2 Layer 3  
Windows Media Audio 9/10  
MPEG 2/4  
.mp3  
Up to maximum 320 kbit/s  
48 kHz sampling frequencies  
.wma  
.m4a; .m4b; .aac  
.opus; .ogg; .oga  
.flac  
Opus  
FLAC  
ALAC  
.m4a  
.ape  
48 kHz sampling frequency  
Monkey's Audio  
Video files  
Format  
File extension  
.mpg; .mpeg  
.mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi  
.wmv; .asf  
MPEG 1/2  
MPEG4 AVC (H.264)  
Windows Media Video 9  
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC)  
VP8/VP9  
Up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and  
1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps  
.mp4; .mov  
.webm  
Flash video  
.flv; .f4v  
not always display, depending on the sys-  
tem language.  
Tips  
– The media sources do not support the Win-  
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.  
– The manufacturer of the storage device can  
provide information about its “USB Device  
Subclass”.  
– 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.  
– Some MTP player functions are not support-  
ed, such as rating music tracks and video  
playback.  
– Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag  
information) may display differently or may  
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Media  
Troubleshooting  
The information that follows lists some trouble-  
shooting options. They depend on vehicle equip-  
ment.  
Problem  
Solution  
USB ports with charging function/ Read the instructions in the chapter ðpage 217, Multimedia  
Bluetooth® audio player: the mo- connections/ðpage 216, Bluetooth audio player.  
bile device is not supported.  
USB ports with charging function: For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-  
the mobile device is not recognized ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level).  
as a source.  
The mobile device will only be recognized as a media source in  
the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level is sufficient.  
USB ports with charging function: The Bluetooth® audio player function is turned on. Turn off this  
malfunctions during audio play-  
back through an iPod touch/  
iPhone.  
function ðpage 230 when you are not using the Bluetooth® au-  
dio player.  
USB ports with charging function: Make sure the MTP USB mode is selected in the settings on your  
audio playback through the con-  
nected mobile device is not possi-  
ble.  
mobile device.  
Bluetooth® audio player: interfer- Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth® au-  
ence with track display and audio  
playback.  
dio 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).  
Online media: no playback of on-  
Check if a data plan has been purchased for the applicable coun-  
line media.  
try and if it is available ðpage 192.  
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