Wired and wireless connections -> Bluetooth interface for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

charging cables. The USB connecting cable must be suitable for theUSB port installed in the vehicle.  
Dirty, overheated and damaged data media may become unusable. Please observe the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Quality differences in data media from different manufacturers may cause malfunctions in the media playback.  
If USB  
extension cables, USB plug adapters orUSB hubs are used, this can result in malfunctions or failure of theUSB  
functions.  
Bluetooth interface  
The Bluetooth interface is a wireless connection.  
In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files from a Bluetooth audio source(e.g. mobile telephone) that is connected via  
Bluetooth can be played over the vehicle loudspeakers.  
Bluetooth audio mode is available only if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted mobile phone interface that  
supports this function.  
Bluetooth profiles  
The Infotainment system is factory-fitted with a Bluetooth interface.  
A maximum of three Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.  
The following Bluetooth profiles may be available in the specified or a newer version:  
HFP  
1.7.  
Telephony and speakerphone.  
A2DP  
1.3.  
Music playback.  
AVRCP  
1.6.  
Display and operation of music playback.  
Transmission of Cover Arts.  
PBAP  
1.2.  
Access to phone book and call lists.  
MAP  
1.4.  
Access to SMS  
and email.  
SPP  
1.2.  
Serial data transfer via Bluetooth.  
Starting Bluetooth audio transmission  
Prerequisites  
The Bluetooth audio source is paired with and connected to the Infotainment system.  
The Bluetooth audio source supports the Bluetooth profileAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile(A2DP  
).  
In the Bluetooth settings menu, the Bluetooth Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function is activated.  
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1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.  
2. Switch on Bluetooth visibility on the external Bluetooth audio source, e.g. mobile telephone.  
3. Open the Media main menu.  
4. Tap Source  
BT audio.  
5. If necessary, start playback on the Bluetooth audio source manually.  
When playback on the Bluetooth audio source is stopped, the Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth audio mode.  
Controlling playback  
The extent to which the Bluetooth audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system varies depending on  
what Bluetooth audio source is connected.  
With media players that support theAVRCP  
Bluetooth profile, playback on the Bluetooth audio source can be automatically started or stopped when the unit is  
switched to Bluetooth audio mode or to a different audio source. Depending on the Bluetooth audio source, it may  
also be possible to display the track and change the track using the Infotainment system.  
Due to the large number of possible Bluetooth audio sources, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free  
operation of all described functions for all sources.  
Always switch off the warning and service tones on a connected Bluetooth audio source, e.g. key tones on a  
mobile telephone, to prevent interference noise and malfunctions.  
With some units, the Bluetooth audio connection will be disconnected automatically if an external media  
player is connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth and the USB  
port  
simultaneously.  
Connecting an external audio source via Wi-Fi  
The Wi-Fi  
connection is a wireless connection.  
In Wi-Fi  
audio mode, sources connected via Wi-Fi, e.g. mobile telephones, can be used for audio transmission.  
The Wi-Fi  
function depends on the vehicle equipment and is available only in some countries.  
Prerequisites  
The connected audio source has a suitable application(app) or supports UPnP  
media sharing.  
The audio source is connected viaWi-Fi  
.
Starting Wi-Fi audio transmission  
1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.  
2. Open the Media main menu.  
3. Start the UPnP  
server application or suitable app for audio playback on the Wi-Fi audio source.  
4. Tap and select Wi-Fi.  
5. Observe the information on the further procedure on the Infotainment system screen and on theWi-Fi  
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