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130 Infotainment Columbus › SmartLink

Wait for the connection to be established and, if

necessary, conﬁrm the respective messages.

Menu for device not connected

›

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

›

necessary, conﬁrm the respective messages.

List of supporting connection types

Tips for a perfect connection

Menu for connected devices

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.

▶

List of connected devices and available connec-

tion types

SmartLink

Functionality

List of available devices

SmartLink oﬀers the ability to display and operate

certiﬁed applications from a connected mobile de-

vice in the Infotainment screen.

Menu for a device used

Certiﬁcation may be conditional upon the use of the

latest update to the particular SmartLink application.

Applications include, for example, apps for route

guidance, telephoning, listening to music, etc.

Mobile devices can be connected via a USB cable or

WiFi.

Supported connection types

SmartLink supports the following connection types:

A Used connection type

B Available connection type

Disconnect

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

MirrorLink

▶

Android Auto

In the SmartLink menu, tap on

Select the connected device.

›

Overview of the SmartLink connection

Display menu

›

Select the connection type

›

Tap

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✓ Some connected mobile devices require the mo-

Overview of running applications, phone calls, in-

coming text messages, and more.

bile device to be “unlocked”.

Turn on voice control (Google Voice)

Conditions for Android Auto

✓ The device to be connected must have Android

Auto connection.

Apple CarPlay

In the SmartLink menu, tap on

›

A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Android Auto connection

can be found on the Google, Inc. website.

Select the connected device.

Select the connection type

✓ The Android Auto application needs to be instal-

led on the mobile device.

✓ Some applications require the data connection in

the mobile device to be turned on.

✓ Connect the mobile device for the ﬁrst time

when the vehicle is stationary.

Conditions for Apple CarPlay

✓ The device to be connected must have Apple

CarPlay connection.

List of available applications

Depending on the duration of operation:

A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Apple CarPlay connection

can be found on the Apple Inc website.

Tap: Return to the menu Apple CarPlay

Hold: Turn on voice control (Siri)

▶

✓ Siri voice control is on.

✓ The data connection in the mobile device is

MirrorLink

switched on.

In the SmartLink menu, tap on

Select the connected device.

›

Conditions for MirrorLink

✓ The device to be connected must have MirrorLink

connection.

Select the connection type

›

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.

A Display of running applications

Operation

It is not possible to operate the application while

driving

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 available devices

List of applications

Display of the last running application in connec-

ted mobile devices

Restriction

Settings

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.

Connection conditions

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.

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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.

Apple CarPlay - Disconnect

In the Apple CarPlay menu, tap on the function

area “ŠKODA”.

›

Tap on

›

Restriction of the navigation function

Android Auto - Connection via USB

If route guidance is currently being carried out

through Infotainment, this is ended when you start

route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.

Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

using a cable.

›

If there is route guidance in the Apple CarPlay appli-

cation, it is ended by starting the destination guid-

ance using Infotainment.

Choose to connect via Android Auto.

›

Android Auto - Connect via Wi-Fi from Infotain-

ment

mobile devices

SmartLink settings

›

Select the desired device from the list of available

devices.

Select the Bluetooth® Freisprechproﬁl.

›

Apple CarPlay - Connection via USB

Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

using a cable.

›

Conﬁrm the PIN; enter it if necessary and then

›

conﬁrm.

If another device is connected to the Infotainment,

select the device to be replaced.

From the list of known devices, select the desired

›

Choose to connect via Apple CarPlay.

›

Apple CarPlay - Connection via Wi-Fi from Info-

tainment

device with the symbol.

Turn on Bluetooth® and Bluetooth® visibility in the

Apple mobile device.

›

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

vices

To establish a connection, the following conditions

must be met:

Tap on

mobile devices.

›

In the displayed list, look for and select the desired

device with the symbol

✓ The minimum Android version is 5.

✓ No other mobile device can be connected via

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.

›

SmartLink.

✓ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® functionality is switched on

in the Infotainment system.

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

vices

To establish a connection, the following conditions

must be met:

Find available Bluetooth® devices on the phone.

Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

If necessary, conﬁrm the PIN.

In the Infotainment screen, select the connection

›

✓ The minimum iOS version is 9.

✓ No other mobile device can be connected via

type Android Auto.

Android Auto - Disconnect

SmartLink.

In the Android Auto

DA”.

menu, tap “Return to SKO-

›

✓ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® functionality is switched on

in the Infotainment system.

Tap on

›

In the mobile device, turn on the CarPlay function.

Press and hold the button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

›

MirrorLink - Connection via USB

Turn on the Infotainment.

Turn on the mobile device.

Connect the mobile device to the front USB input

›

The Infotainment screen displays a connection

message with the name of the Bluetooth® unit of

the Infotainment.

›

using a cable.

Choose to connect through MirrorLink.

›

Find available Bluetooth® devices on the phone.

Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

If necessary, conﬁrm the PIN.

In the Infotainment screen, select the connection

›

MirrorLink - Disconnect

›

In the MirrorLink menu, tap on

›

Tap on

type Apple CarPlay.

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