Get Infotainment -> SmartLink Guide for Skoda Karoq SUV 2020

Connecting the Infotainment system to the hotspot of the external device

SmartLink

Switch on the ignition.

In the external device, switch on the hotspot, its visibility, and the WPS con-

nection option.

In the Infotainment system, switch on WLAN in menu item

›

Introductory information

Introduction to the subject



→  → WLAN

›

→

WLAN

→ WLAN.

Tap the function surface WPS fast connection (WPS button)

.

Fig. 201

Connecting the external device to the Infotainment hotspot

Information on SmartLink on the

ŠKODA websites

Switch on the ignition.

Switch on the Infotainment hotspot in menu item

›



→  → WLAN → Mobile

›

hotspot

→ Mobile hotspot.

Tap the function surface WPS fast connection (WPS button)

In the external device, switch on the WPS connection option.

.

›

SmartLink offers the ability to display certified applications on an external de-

vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate

them.

SmartLink supports the following communication systems.

▶

Android Auto

▶

Apple CarPlay

®

▶

MirrorLink

Using the applications in the connected external device it is possible to use the

navigation to make a call, to listen to music.

For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not

possible or only limited.

Read in the QR code» Fig. 201orenter the following address in the web brows-

er to open the website with information on the SmartLink communication sys-

tem.

http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink

Depending on the model of the connected external device, some applications

can be operated via the Infotainment system, using your voice or using the

buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.



To activate voice control for the connected external device, hold down

or





or hold down the button  on the multifunction steering wheel.

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CAUTION

Connection set-up / disconnection

Connection set-up

To establish the connection, it is necessary for the date and time in Infotain-

ment to be set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS sig-

nal, then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS

signal reception.

Switch on the ignition.

Switch on the Infotainment system.

Switch on the external device.

For connection via Apple CarPlay, switch on the data connection and the

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Note

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voice control (Siri) in the external device to be connected.

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We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Acces-

sories.

With some connected external devices, it is necessary for the connected ex-

ternal device to be “unlocked” for trouble-free functioning of the SmartLink

function.

Connect the external device to the USB input using a cable » page 94.

Select the type of supported communication system

page 173.

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B

» Fig. 202 on

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Disconnection of the active connection

In the main SmartLink menu, tap on function surface  .

Or: disconnect the cable from the USB input (the external device will be con-

nected automatically when reconnected).

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Main menu

›

Note

Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-

vice to be switched on.

Android Auto

Introduction to the subject

A connection can only be established with a supported external device with

the Android Auto application installed.

Fig. 202 Supported communication systems / Example of available

communication systems of the connected external device

By connecting the external device with Android Auto, all currently connected

Bluetooth^®devices will be disconnected and the external device will automati-

cally be connected as the main telephone.



to display the SmartLink main menu, tap on the sensor field

or press the

›



button.



Or: tap the

sensor field and then the function surface  .

For the duration of the connection, no Bluetooth devices can be connected to

the infotainment system. The SIM card inserted in the external module can on-

ly be used for data connection.

If no external device is connected, then a menu with supported communica-

A

tion systems SmartLink is displayed

» Fig. 202,

For the duration of the connection, the external device cannot be used as an

audio source in the Media menu.

Main menu » Fig. 202



A

B

Supported communication systems

Available communication systems of the connected external device

Display of information about SmartLink







Disconnection of the active connection

Settings of the SmartLink » page 138 menu or » page 143

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If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there

is the option to start the route guidance in the Android Auto application. And

vice versa, if route guidance is currently taking place in the Android Auto ap-

plication, then there is the possibility that this will be terminated by the start

of route guidance by the Infotainment system.

By connecting the external device with Apple CarPlay, all currently connected

Bluetooth^®devices will be disconnected.

For the duration of the connection, no Bluetooth devices can be connected to

the infotainment system. The SIM card inserted in the external module can on-

ly be used for data services.

A list external of devices, supported regions and applications that the Android

Auto connection supports can be found on the websites of Google Inc..

For the duration of the connection, the external device cannot be used as an

audio source in the Media menu.

Some phone features of the connected external device can be operated in the

display of the instrument cluster » page 55.

main menu

If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this

is terminated by starting the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.

And vice versa, if route guidance is currently taking place in the Apple

CarPlay application, then this will be terminated by the start of route guidance

by the Infotainment system.

Fig. 203

Android Auto: main menu

A list external of devices, supported regions and applications that the Apple

CarPlay connection supports can be found on the websites of Apple Inc..

main menu

Main menu » Fig. 203



Navigation applications

Telephone applications

Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text

messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar.

Fig. 204

Apple CarPlay: main menu







Music applications



Display of other available applications as well as the option of returning to

the SmartLink main menu



Switching on voice control (Google Voice)

A

The symbol appears next to the function surface in the area appears and

then, after tapping on this function surface again, a list of new applications is

displayed.

Main menu » Fig. 204

A

B

List of available applications

More pages with applications



Depending on how long the function surface is pressed:

Apple CarPlay

▶

Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay

▶

Hold - Switch on voice control (Siri)

Introduction to the subject

A connection can only be established to an external device that supports the

Apple CarPlay communication system.

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Display of the function surfaces during the running application

Return to MirrorLink^®main menu

®

MirrorLink



Introduction to the subject

   Show function surfaces at the top/bottom (applies to Infotainment

Amundsen, Bolero)

A connection can only be established to an external device that supports the

MirrorLink^®communication system.

       Move the functional surfaces in the desired corner of the screen

(applies to the infotainment Swing)

Applies to InfotainmentColumbus, Amundsen, Bolero, if you would like to

connect the device in the phone menu, the external device must be paired and

connected before establishing a connection » page 160.

To show/hide the function surfaces, press the controller  (applies to Infotain-

ment Amundsen, Bolero).

Applies to Infotainment Swing: by connecting the external device, all currently

connected Bluetooth^®devices and the external device are automatically con-

nected as the main phone. Depending on the device to be connected, a con-

nection confirmation may be required.

function problems

If problems occur with the MirrorLink ^®connection, then one of the following

messages may occur on the screen.

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Fault: transfer - Disconnect and reconnect the external device

MirrorLink® audio is unavailable. - Disconnect and reconnect the external device

MirrorLink® availability on this mobile device is restricted. - it is not possible to use the

For the duration of the connection, the external device cannot be used as an

audio source in the Media menu.

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connected device during the journey or the device only has limited availabili-

ty (applies to Infotainment swing)

The mobile device is locked. Please unlock the mobile device to use MirrorLink® - “unlock”

the connected external device

main menu

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Fig. 205

MirrorLink®: main menu

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Unable to start app or app not working. - Disconnect and reconnect the external

device

ApplicationŠKODA OneApp

Introductory information

Fig. 206

Main menu » Fig. 205

Information on the ŠKODA

OneApp application on the ŠKO-

DA websites









A

Return to SmartLink main menu » page 173

List of running applications

Display the contents of the connected external device

Settings of the SmartLink » page 138 menu or » page 143

List of applications

B

More pages with applications



Applications cannot be operated while driving

A mobile telephone connected to the Infotainment system allows you to edit

and evaluate driving data in the ŠKODA One App application.

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The ŠKODA OneApp application is available in the App Store and Google Play

online shops.

A possible connection between the mobile telephone and the Infotainment

system via WLAN will be terminated after a connection is established using

SmartLink.

Scan the QR code » Fig. 206 or enter the following address in your web

browser to open the website with information on the ŠKODA OneApp applica-

tion.

Connection via WLAN (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)

Switch on the ignition.

Establish the WLAN connection » page 170.

In the mobile telephone, start the ŠKODA OneApp application.

›

http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment

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For the full functionality of the ŠKODA One App application, data transfer

from external devices must be activated.

Disconnect the connection

The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

To activate data transfer from external devices , tap the

and then tap the function surface  → Mobile device data transfer

Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter

button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).

›

▶



sensor field

→

Activate data

End the connection in the ŠKODA OneApp application.

Disconnect the mobile telephone from the USB port or terminate the WLAN

connection.

›

transfer for ŠKODA Apps

.

›

Applies to Infotainment Swing

To activate data from external devices, press the

▶



button, then tap on

function surface → Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps

.

Note

Some functions of the application are not available in all countries or there is a

function restriction during the journey » page 122, Mobile devices and applica-

tions.

Connecting to Infotainment

The mobile telephone can be connected to the infotainment system using the

SmartLink function or via WLAN.

Connection by SmartLink

Switch on the ignition.

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The connection means SmartLink (e.g.. MirrorLink^®) build up » page 172,

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In the list of available applications, select the ŠKODA One App application.

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Depending on the model of the connected external device, some applications

can be started using voice activation, via the Infotainment screen, using the

operating elements on Infotainment, or using the buttons on the multi-func-

tion steering wheel.

Once connected, the contents of the application in the infotainment screen

may be displayed.

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