Data transfer -> Volkswagen Media Control for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Volkswagen Media Control  
Introduction to the topic  
The “Volkswagen Media Control” app can be used to remotely control certain functions in radio  
mode, media mode and navigation mode. Information can be exchanged between a mobile  
device and the Infotainment system. The individual functions can then be operated via the  
mobile device.  
The availability and functions of the “Volkswagen Media Control” app vary depending on country  
and the mobile device used.  
Operational requirements:  
A mobile device.  
The “Volkswagen Media Control” app is available on the respective mobile device.  
A Wi-Fi connection between the Infotainment system and the mobile device must be  
established (→ Wi-Fi, Description), (→ Wi-Fi, Benefit).  
Mobile device data transfer is activated. (→ Setting, Media control)  
Recommended setup:  
Mobile device as a Wi-Fi hotspot with the Infotainment system as a client in its Wi-Fi.  
Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot with a separate Media Control mobile device as a  
client in its Wi-Fi network.  
The availability of the technologies is country-specific and may vary.  
Information on technical requirements, compatible mobile devices, certified apps and  
availability is available at the homepage of Volkswagen or from your Volkswagen  
dealership.  
The telephone functions are not included in this app.  
Data transfer and control functions  
Using Volkswagen Media Control, the factory-fitted Infotainment system can be operated from  
other seats as follows:  
Remote control of the radio and media player.  
Remote control of the media playback function.  
Moreover, using the Infotainment system, playback of audio data and video files on up to two  
tablets can be controlled via the  
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Depending on the country and device, you can exchange the following information between the  
mobile device and the Infotainment system:  
Navigation destinations.  
Traffic information.  
Content of social media networks.  
Audio transmission.  
Video transmission.  
Display of vehicle data.  
Media Control main menu  
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Opens the media browser.  
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Opens the playback view.  
Start or pause playback. When two tablets are connected, the playback is  
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Audio playback takes place via the vehicle loudspeakers.  
Plays the previous track in the playlist.  
Plays the next track in the playlist.  
Reduces the playback volume.  
Increases the playback volume.  
Media playback on up to two connected tablets can be controlled via the Infotainment system  
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When two mobile devices are connected, playback is always started on both mobile devices. For  
this, the media file to be played need only be on one of the two mobile devices.  
Music being played can also be played back using the vehicle speakers.  
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Mobile devices connected via Wi-Fi are displayed in the basic view in the main menu.  
Starting playback on connected mobile devices  
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to open the media browser.  
Select the connected mobile device from the list on which the media file to be played is saved.  
Select the category from the list according to which the saved media files should be sorted.  
Select the media file to be played.  
The selected media file is played on all connected mobile devices.  
The availability and functionality of the technology is country-specific and may vary.  
Adjusting the settings  
Opening the  
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Media Control to open the l main menu.  
Media Control to open the l main menu.  
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connection with a mobile device.  
Mobile device data transfer :  
data transfer for mobile devices is activated.  
Operation via apps :  
opens a context menu with the selection  
options Deactivate (operation of the Infotainment system via the tablet is  
deactivated), Confirm (operation of the Infotainment system via the tablet  
requires confirmation on the Infotainment system) and Allow (operation of the  
Infotainment system via the tablet is activated).