Smartphone interface
– Your mobile network/service provider
Smartphone interface
Introduction
– The individual settings on your smartphone
Connecting a smartphone by cable
Depending on the country and vehicle equip-
ment, you can connect your smartphone wire-
lessly to the MMI or also via cable and the smart-
phone interface. You can operate certain content
and functions of your smartphone in an opti-
mised format via the MMI.
Important: The vehicle must be stationary and
switched on. Your iPhone 6s or later must have
the latest operating system, or your smartphone
with Android Auto app must have operating sys-
tem Android 8.0 or higher.
If the smartphone you have connected has a voice
control feature, you can control your smartphone
using the external voice control system.
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Connect your smartphone to the smartphone
interface using the USB interface in the cen-
tre console. Use a certified USB-C cable or certi-
fied adapter.
WARNING
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Follow the instructions given by the system and
Driving on the road always requires your full
attention. As the driver, you have full respon-
sibility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never operate mobile devices
while the vehicle is moving – risk of accident!
observe any other notifications on your smart-
phone.
Connecting a smartphone wirelessly
Important: The vehicle must be stationary and
switched on. Your iPhone 6s or later must have
the latest operating system, or your smartphone
with Android Auto app must have operating sys-
tem Android 11 or higher.
CAUTION
Please observe the information on Audi con-
nect, particularly with regard to connection
costs ð in Information on Audi connect on
page 198.
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To connect your smartphone wirelessly, switch
on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions on your
smartphone.
Connect your smartphone to the MMI in the
Connecting a
smartphone
►
Connection manager menu ðpage 222.
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Make sure that Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
System limits of the smartphone interface
(depending on your smartphone) is set to use
the device after connecting.
The smartphone interface is subject to system
limits. We regret that it is not possible to guar-
antee compatibility for all types of smartphone.
The availability or the functions you can use de-
pend on a number of factors including:
Using Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Important: Your smartphone must be connected
to the MMI wirelessly or with a cable.
– The brand of your smartphone
– The operating system version of your smart-
phone
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To use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, open the
app in the app overview.
– The software version of the app in use
– The USB adapter/cable and the correct connec-
tion
Troubleshooting for the smartphone interface
Troubleshooting options are given below. They
depend on the vehicle’s equipment.
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