Get App-Connect Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

1. Tap MENU

Wi-Fi

Mobile hotspot (Wi-Fi).

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS on the external Wi-Fi device to be connected.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. If necessary, you may need to enter additional information on the Wi-Fi device.

4. Repeat the process to connect additional Wi-Fi devices.

Only one WPS connection can be established at a time. If multiple connection attempts start at the same time, all connection attempts will fail.

WPS with Infotainment system as client

1. Tap MENU

Setup

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS on the external Wi-Fi device.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. If necessary, you may need to enter additional information on the Wi-Fi device.

WPS is not supported by all cell phones or some external Wi-Fi devices. In this case, connect manually:

Setting up the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot ⇒ Wi-FI hotspot, ⇒ Setting up and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot .

Connecting the Infotainment system as client to the hotspot of an external Wi-Fi device.

App-Connect

Introduction

App-Connect makes it possible to display and control content and functions displayed on the cell phone through the Infotainment system screen.

To do this, the cell phone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB interface with a data transfer function.

Some technologies can also be used with App-Connect Wireless via the Bluetooth interface and a Wi-Fi connection.

The following technologies may be available:

Apple CarPlay™.

Apple CarPlay™ Wireless.

Android Auto™.

Android Auto™ Wireless.

MirrorLink®.

Which App-Connect technologies are available to you depends on the country and on the cell phone in use.

MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are technologies which are operated by third parties and provided by Volkswagen. Volkswagen is not responsible if

these technologies are canceled, discontinued or deactivated during the service life of the vehicle.

You can ﬁnd more information on the Volkswagen website.

App-Connect wireless function in the event of border crossings

In the event of border crossings into countries with different permissible radio frequencies than your own country, please note the following:

The App-Connect wireless function may be limited due to legal provisions, or may not be possible at all. This can be indicated by a message in the Infotainmen

system.

The App-Connect wireless function must be deactivated due to legal provisions. The Wi-Fi hotspot must be deactivated.

This does not apply to wired functions.

Opening the App-Connect main menu

Navigation to the App-Connect main menu depends on the Infotainment system being used.

1. Tap

Or: tap MENU

Or: press APP .

Setting up App-Connect Wireless

In order to use App-Connect Wireless, ﬁrst pair the cell phone with the Infotainment system.

Connecting a cell phone for the ﬁrst time

1. Unlock the cell phone.

2. Activate Wi-Fi reception and Bluetooth on the cell phone.

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3. Connect the cell phone to the Infotainment system via a USB cable or Bluetooth.

4. Open the App-Connect main menu if it does not open automatically.

5. Select the cell phone and your preferred technology.

6. Allow the Infotainment system the required access. To do this, conﬁrm authorization requests on the cell phone.

7. Disconnect the USB connection and re-connect with the Infotainment system using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

App-Connect Wireless set-up is complete.

Pairing is complete. The paired cell phone can now use App-Connect Wireless in the future without a USB connection.

If any pop-up menus were dismissed during the connection process, App-Connect Wireless will not be available. In this case, Volkswagen recommends deleting the

devices from the cell phone settings and Infotainment system and restarting the connection process.

App-Connect Wireless may not be supported by all technologies.

WARNING

Using apps while driving can distract from trafﬁc. Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

Only use apps when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

If apps are used that are not suitable or that are not used correctly, this may result in vehicle damage, accidents, and serious injuries.

Protect the cell phone and its apps from misuse.

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage that is caused by low-quality or malfunctioning apps, inadequate programming of apps, insufﬁcient network

strength, data loss during transmission, or misuse of cell phones.

Apps

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Content from Volkswagen apps and third party provider apps displayed on cell phones can be displayed on the Infotainment system screen using Volkswagen App-

Connect.

Apps from third-party providers may be incompatible.

The use of apps and the required mobile phone connection may be subject to additional charges.

Apps can be based on many different designs and can also differ depending on the vehicle and country. The content, scope, and providers of the apps may vary.

Furthermore, some apps depend on the availability of services from third party providers.

It cannot be guaranteed that the apps that are offered will be able to run on all cell phones and with all operating systems.

The apps provided by Volkswagen can also be changed, canceled, deactivated, reactivated, and enhanced without notice.

To avoid driver distraction, only certiﬁed apps can be used while driving.

Symbols and settings for App-Connect

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Symbols in the App-Connect menu

and Introduction.

The symbols present depend on the type of Infotainment system and the vehicle model.

Show further information.

Open the App-Connect settings menu.

Select the Apple CarPlay technology.

Select the Android Auto technology.

Select the MirrorLink technology.

Setting options in the App-Connect settings menu

The setting options depend on the integrated Infotainment system.

Mobile devices: Open the device manager.

Activate data transmission for VW apps: Data transmission for VW apps is activated.

Allow MirrorLink messages to display: Messages are displayed when using MirrorLink.

Apple CarPlay™

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay:

The iPhone must support Apple CarPlay.

Voice control (Siri) must be activated on the iPhone.

Apple CarPlay must be activated in the iPhone settings without restrictions.

The iPhone must be connected to the Infotainment system with a USB connection. Only USB ports with data transfer are suitable for use with Apple CarPlay.

The USB cable being used must be an original cable from Apple.

Apple CarPlay Wireless: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must also be activated on the iPhone.

These technologies may not be available in all countries.

Information on technical requirements, compatible iPhones, certified apps and availability can be found at the Volkswagen and Apple CarPlay website or at

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Connecting

When connecting an iPhone for the ﬁrst time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the iPhone display.

The requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay.

Start Apple CarPlay:

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap MENU App-Connect

Or: press APP .

2. To connect to the iPhone, tap

Apple CarPlay.

Disconnecting

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap

in Apple CarPlay mode.

2. To end the active connection, tap or

The presentation of the function keys in the display may vary.

Special conditions

During an active connection with Apple CarPlay, the following conditions apply:

Bluetooth connections between the iPhone and the Infotainment system are not possible.

If there is an active Bluetooth connection, it will be automatically ended.

Phone functions are only possible via Apple CarPlay. The functions described for the Infotainment system are not available.

The connected iPhone cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.

It is not possible to use the internal navigation and Apple CarPlay navigation at the same time. The route guidance which was started last ends the previous

active one.

Depending on your Infotainment system, you can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster display.

Depending on your Infotainment system and the navigation app used, you can view upcoming turns in the instrument cluster display.

You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.

Voice control

The “voice control” function depends on the vehicle equipment.

1. Tap

brieﬂy to start the Infotainment system voice control.

Or: to start voice control (Siri) on the connected iPhone, tap and hold

Android Auto™

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Requirements

The cell phone – hereafter referred to as a smartphone – must support Android Auto.

An Android Auto app must be installed on the smartphone.

If Android Auto Wireless cannot be used, the smartphone must be connected to the Infotainment system with a USB connection that allows data transfer.

The USB cable used must be an original cable from your mobile device manufacturer.

Android Auto Wireless: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must also be activated on the smartphone.

These technologies may not be available in all countries.

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Information on technical requirements, compatible smartphones, certified apps and availability can be found on the Volkswagen and Android Auto websites or

at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Connecting

When connecting a smartphone for the ﬁrst time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the smartphone display.

The requirements must be met in order to use Android Auto.

1. Tap MENU

to open the App-Connect main menu.

Or: press APP .

2. Tap

Android Auto to establish the connection with the smartphone.

Disconnecting

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap Close

in Android Auto mode.

2. Tap

to end the active connection.

Special conditions

During an active connection with Android Auto, the following conditions apply:

An active Android Auto device can also be connected with the Infotainment system via Bluetooth (HFP proﬁle) at the same time.

Phone functions are possible through Android Auto. The Infotainment system phone function can also be used if the Android Auto device is connected to the

Infotainment system via Bluetooth at the same time.

An active Android Auto device cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.

It is not possible to use the internal navigation and Android Auto navigation at the same time. The route guidance which was started last ends the previous

active one.

You can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster display.

Depending on your Infotainment system and the navigation app used, you can view upcoming turns in the instrument cluster display.

You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.

Voice control

The “voice control” function depends on the vehicle equipment.

1. Tap

brieﬂy to start the Infotainment system voice control.

button to start voice control of the connected smartphone.

Or: Tap and hold the

MirrorLink®

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Function keys

Returns to the App-Connect main menu. Here you can end the MirrorLink connection, connect another cell phone, or select another technology.

close apps that are open. Then tap the apps to be closed or tap the Close all function to close all open apps. Tap to display the cell phone on the Infotainment

Tap to

system screen.

Open the MirrorLink settings.

Tap to return to the MirrorLink main menu.

Requirements

The cell phone must support MirrorLink.

The cell phone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB connection with data transfer.

The USB cable used must be an original cable from your cell phone manufacturer.

Depending on the cell phone in use, an appropriate Car Mode app must be installed on the device to use MirrorLink.

Information about technical requirements, compatible cell phones, certified apps and availability can be found via the Volkswagen and MirrorLink website or

at your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Connecting

When connecting a cell phone for the ﬁrst time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the cell phone display.

The requirements must be met in order to use MirrorLink.

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap MENU App-Connect

Or: press APP .

2. Tap

to connect to your cell phone.

Disconnecting

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap the APP button in MirrorLink mode.

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Or: To get to the MirrorLink main menu, tap

2. Tap to end the active connection.

Special conditions

When there is an active connection with MirrorLink, the following conditions apply:

An active MirrorLink device can also be connected with the Infotainment system at the same time via Bluetooth.

If the MirrorLink device is connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth, you can use the Infotainment system phone function.

An active MirrorLink device cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.

You can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster display.

The instrument cluster display will not show upcoming turns or display information about media mode.

You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.

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App-Connect for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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