App-Connect -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

complete the connection.  
Technical Properties  
The technical properties of the vehicle's Internet connections listed below depend on the vehicle equipment and are only  
available in some countries.  
Wi-Fi® according to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.  
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz data transfer.  
Two Wi-Fi modes at once:  
Tethering (2.4 GHz).  
2.4 GHz access point.  
Up to eight mobile devices can be connected at the same time.  
Internet connection via Wi-Fi:  
Tethering via cell phone.  
Hotspot for clients in the vehicle.  
Apple CarPlay™ via Wi-Fi.  
Android Auto™ via Wi-Fi.  
Simplified pairing process via WPS, NFC or QR code®.  
Possible data connection types  
The types of possible data connections depend on the country and equipment.  
Mobile device: Use the Wi-Fi hotspot on a mobile device Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot.  
eSIM (embedded SIM): The vehicle has a control module with installed SIM card (eSIM). In order to use the Wi-Fi hotspot,  
you need to purchase data plans via the In-Car Shop or via the web shop of Volkswagen's external mobile  
network provider.  
Requirements  
Network settings  
Allow Internet connection is activated in the settings menu.  
Integrated data connection is activated.  
Or: Data connection  
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 hotspot for the  
Infotainment system.  
The following technologies may be available:  
Apple CarPlay.  
Apple CarPlay Wireless.  
Android Auto.  
Android Auto Wireless.  
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The technologies listed above 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. Apps from third-party  
providers may be incompatible. It cannot be guaranteed that the apps that are offered will be able to run on all cell phones an  
with all operating systems.  
Which App-Connect technologies are available to you depends on the country and on the cell phone in use. 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. The apps provided by Volkswagen can also be changed, canceled, deactivated, reactivated, and  
enhanced without notice. Furthermore, some apps depend on the availability of services from third party providers.  
You can find more information on the Volkswagen website.  
The use of apps and the required mobile phone connection may be subject to additional charges.  
WARNING  
Using apps while driving can distract from traffic. Driver distraction can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.  
Only use apps and functions when the vehicle is stationary.  
Always drive attentively and responsibly.  
WARNING  
If unsuitable apps are used or apps are not used correctly, this may result in vehicle damage and accidents with serious or  
even fatal injuries.  
Protect the cell phone and its apps from misuse.  
Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage that is caused by low-quality or malfunctioning third-party apps,  
inadequate programming of third-party apps, insufficient network strength, data loss, misuse of mobile devices, or malware  
on data carriers, computers, tablets and cell phones.  
Symbols  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
Introduction.  
The symbol display depends on the vehicle equipment and the country.  
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Show further information.  
Select the Apple CarPlay technology.  
Select the Android Auto technology.  
Connecting a cell phone with App-Connect  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
In order to use App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless, connect the cell phone with the Infotainment system in the app  
overview via App-Connect. When using App-Connect Wireless, the connection is initiated via Bluetooth and then established  
via the Wi-Fi® hotspot of the Infotainment system.  
As long as a cell phone is connected via App-Connect, no further cell phones can be used via the Infotainment system,  
e.g. for phone calls via the Bluetooth phone interface.  
When using Apple CarPlay, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected again when the connection via the Wi-Fi hotspot for  
the Infotainment system is established. When using Android Auto, the Bluetooth connection remains active.  
Connecting the cell phone via USB cable  
1. For App-Connect, connect the cell phone to the Infotainment system via USB cable.  
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