2025-2026 Audi S Q5 SUV Smartphone interface User Manual
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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 230, Multimedia  
Bluetooth® audio player: the mo- connections/ðpage 229, 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 242 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 205.  
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Interior entertainment  
Interior entertainment  
Note  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 200.  
Themes  
Applies to: vehicles with themes  
This function allows you to customize the appear-  
ance of the Infotainment system using themes.  
Using the theme preview  
You can display a temporary preview of a theme.  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
THEMES > > a theme.  
►
Press Preview.  
Downloading a theme  
To continue using a theme, you must download  
it.  
Requirements: You must have the myAudi app in-  
stalled on your mobile device. You added your ve-  
hicle to the myAudi app. You are logged into the  
vehicle with your myAudi user.  
►
Open the myAudi app and download the de-  
sired theme, or  
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Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
THEMES > > a theme.  
►
Follow the system instructions.  
Selecting a theme  
Requirement: you have downloaded a theme.  
►
Choose your desired theme in the myAudi app,  
or  
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Applies to: MMI: To activate a theme, select on  
the home screen: THEMES > a theme.  
►
Applies to: MMI: To restore the default appear-  
ance, select on the home screen: THEMES > No  
theme.  
Using as a screensaver  
The screensaver will display the background im-  
age without showing the menu icons.  
Requirement: you have activated a theme.  
►
Applies to: MMI: Swipe to the right until the  
background image is displayed without menu  
icons.  
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Smartphone interface  
Establishing a wired/wireless* connection  
Smartphone interface  
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Follow the system instructions if necessary.  
Setup  
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Pay attention to any additional system prompts  
Applies to: vehicles with smartphone interface  
on your smartphone, if applicable.  
►
Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple  
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI  
with a cable or wirelessly* using the smartphone  
interface. Certain content on your smartphone is  
adapted in the MMI while driving and can be op-  
erated through the MMI.  
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-  
nected your smartphone, then select on the  
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >  
Smartphone interface > a smartphone.  
►
Follow the system instructions.  
Connecting a smartphone with a cable  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and  
the ignition must be turned on. An iPhone from  
generation 6S or newer with lightning connection  
or USB connection must have the latest operating  
system installed or a smartphone with Android  
Auto app must have Android 8.0 or newer instal-  
led.  
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.  
Note  
►
Connect your smartphone to the USB port with  
charging function ðpage 231 using a USB  
adapter ðpage 230, fig. 161.  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 200.  
Connecting a smartphone wirelessly  
Applies to: vehicles with wireless Apple CarPlay/wireless An-  
droid Auto  
Tips  
– The functions that can be used depend on  
the following factors, among others:  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and  
the ignition must be turned on. An iPhone from  
generation 6S or newer with lightning connection  
or USB connection must have the latest operating  
system installed or a smartphone with Android  
Auto app must have Android 11 or newer instal-  
led.  
– The brand of your smartphone  
– The version of your smartphone’s operat-  
ing system  
– The software version of the app used  
– The USB adapter cable and correct connec-  
tion  
►
To connect your smartphone wirelessly, turn on  
– Your mobile phone service provider  
– The customized settings on your smart-  
phone  
the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your  
smartphone.  
Applies to: Apple CarPlay: Open the Apple Car-  
►
– One of the factors above or a combination  
of any of them could cause incompatibility  
with the smartphone interface. Compatibili-  
ty cannot be guaranteed for all types of  
smartphones. For more information and as-  
sistance, refer to the user guide and the  
manufacturer of your smartphone.  
– Please note that in order to use the smart-  
phone interface,you can only connect your  
smartphone via the front USB port with  
charging function.  
Play settings in your iPhone.  
Applies to: Android Auto: Make sure that wire-  
less Android Auto is allowed in the app settings  
in your smartphone.  
Enable the Bluetooth function and visibility on  
the MMI ðpage 242.  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Smartphone  
interface > New connection.  
In the MMI, press on your smartphone in the  
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►
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list of displayed devices.  
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To update the list, press .  
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