2025-2026 Audi A5 4 Door Media -> Multimedia connections User Manual
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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.  
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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.  
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