Get Infotainment Amundsen -> SmartLink Guide for Skoda Kamiq SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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Wait for the connection to be established and, if

necessary, conﬁrm the respective messages.

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Automatic connection using the QR code

Wi-Fi Tap quick connection with infotainment system

In the mobile device, switch on the option for con-

nection via QR Code.

With the mobile device, read the QR code dis-

played on the Infotainment screen.

Wait for the connection to be established and, if

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Previously connected device

necessary, conﬁrm the respective messages.

B Currently connection device

Tips for a perfect connection

Display information about SmartLink

Disconnection of the active connection

Settings in SmartLink menu

Keep only the hotspot to be connected switched

on and switch oﬀ the other hotspots.

Delete unused hotspots. This shortens the time re-

quired to establish a connection.

For some hotspots, the connection takes longer, so

wait for the connection to ﬁnish.

If the connection is interrupted, recheck the availa-

ble hotspots and repeat the connection.

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Android Auto

SmartLink

Functionality

SmartLink oﬀers the ability to display and operate

certiﬁed applications from a connected mobile de-

vice in the Infotainment screen.

Overview of running applications, phone calls, in-

coming text messages, and more.

Certiﬁcation may be conditional upon the use of the

latest update to the particular SmartLink application.

Turn on voice control (Google Voice)

Applications include, for example, apps for route

guidance, telephoning, listening to music, etc.

Apple CarPlay

Mobile devices can be connected via a USB cable or

WiFi.

Supported connection types

SmartLink supports the following connection types:

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

MirrorLink

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List of available applications

Overview of the SmartLink connection

Menu SmartLink

Depending on the duration of operation:

Tap: Return to the menu Apple CarPlay

Hold: Turn on voice control (Siri)

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Tap

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Conditions for MirrorLink

MirrorLink

✓ The device to be connected must have MirrorLink

connection.

A list of devices and applications that support the

MirrorLink connection can be found on the web-

sites of Car Connectivity Consorcium®.

✓ The MirrorLink application needs to be installed

on the mobile device.

✓ Some applications require the data connection in

the connected mobile device to be turned on.

It is not possible to operate the application while

driving

Operation

Return to the menu SmartLink

List of running applications

Operation of the running MirrorLink application

Display of control surfaces at the bottom

Display of control surfaces at the top

Return to the menu MirrorLink

Display of the last running application in connec-

ted mobile devices

Settings

Restriction

Connection conditions

Restriction of the Wi-Fi connection

In some countries, the Wi-Fi connection is restric-

ted for legal reasons. When crossing the border of

the country in question, the connection with a mo-

bile device connected via Wi-Fi can be ended or

restricted.

General connection conditions

✓ The mobile device supports the type of Smar-

tLink connection Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or

MirrorLink.

✓ Mobile devices, as well as the type of SmartLink

connection, are supported in the respective mar-

ket.

Find out about country-speciﬁc legal restrictions.

If necessary, switch oﬀ the Wi-Fi manually.

✓ Some connected mobile devices require the mo-

Restriction of SmartLink applications while driving

For reasons of safety, the operation of some Smar-

tLink applications while driving is not possible or only

limited.

bile device to be “unlocked”.

Conditions for Android Auto

✓ The device to be connected must have Android

Auto connection.

Restriction of the navigation function

If route guidance is currently being carried out

through Infotainment, this is ended when you start

route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.

A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Android Auto connection

can be found on the Google, Inc. website.

✓ The Android Auto application needs to be instal-

led on the mobile device.

✓ Some applications require the data connection in

If there is route guidance in the Apple CarPlay appli-

cation, it is ended by starting the destination guid-

ance using Infotainment.

the mobile device to be turned on.

✓ Connect the mobile device for the ﬁrst time

SmartLink settings

when the vehicle is stationary.

Apple CarPlay - Connection via USB

Conditions for Apple CarPlay

✓ The device to be connected must have Apple

CarPlay connection.

Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

using a cable.

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A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Apple CarPlay connection

can be found on the Apple Inc website.

Choose to connect via Apple CarPlay.

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✓ Siri voice control is on.

✓ The data connection in the mobile device is

Apple CarPlay - Connection via Wi-Fi from Info-

tainment

switched on.

Turn on Bluetooth® and Bluetooth® visibility in the

Apple mobile device.

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Tap on

Manage mobile devices.

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In the displayed list, look for and select the desired

✓ The minimum Android version is 5.

✓ No other mobile device can be connected via

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device with the symbol

SmartLink.

Follow the instructions on the Infotainment screen

and conﬁrm the Bluetooth® pairing.

If another device is connected to the Infotainment,

select the device to be replaced.

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✓ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® functionality is switched on

in the Infotainment system.

Find available Bluetooth® devices on the phone.

Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

If necessary, conﬁrm the PIN.

In the Infotainment screen, select the connection

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Apple CarPlay - Connect via Wi-Fi from mobile de-

vices

To establish a connection, the following conditions

must be met:

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type Android Auto.

✓ The minimum iOS version is 9.

✓ No other mobile device can be connected via

Android Auto - Disconnect

In the Android Auto

DA”.

menu, tap “Return to SKO-

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SmartLink.

✓ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® functionality is switched on

Tap on

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in the Infotainment system.

MirrorLink - Connection via USB

In the mobile device, turn on the CarPlay function.

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Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

using a cable.

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Press and hold the

steering wheel.

button on the multifunction

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The Infotainment screen displays a connection

message with the name of the Bluetooth® unit of

the Infotainment.

Choose to connect through MirrorLink.

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MirrorLink - Disconnect

Find available Bluetooth® devices on the phone.

Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

If necessary, conﬁrm the PIN.

In the Infotainment screen, select the connection

type Apple CarPlay.

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In the MirrorLink menu, tap on

›

Tap on

Change to another device / connection type

Infotainment allows you to switch between currently

connected devices and the connection type.

Apple CarPlay - Disconnect

Tap on

In the Apple CarPlay menu, tap on the function

area “ŠKODA”.

›

Select the desired device or connection type.

Tap on

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Android Auto - Connection via USB

Navigation

Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

using a cable.

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Navigation announcements

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Infotainment route guidance takes place using

graphic driving recommendations and navigation an-

nouncements.

Choose to connect via Android Auto.

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Android Auto - Connection via Wi-Fi from Info-

tainment

The navigation announcements are generated by the

Infotainment system. Navigation announcement

clarity (e.g. road or city name) cannot always be

guaranteed.

Tap on

mobile devices.

›

Select the desired device from the list of available

devices.

Repeat the last navigation announcement

Select the Bluetooth®hands-free proﬁle.

Conﬁrm the PIN; enter it if necessary and then

conﬁrm.

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Tap on

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Turn oﬀ navigation announcements

Tap on

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If another device is connected to the Infotainment,

select the device to be replaced.

From the list of known devices, select the desired

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Navigation overviews

Display menu

device with the symbol.

Android Auto - Connect via Wi-Fi from mobile de-

vices

Tap

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To establish a connection, the following conditions

must be met:

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