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.
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