Get Internet use in the vehicle -> Quick connection Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Infotainment system can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot for Internet access for up to

eight mobile devices, e.g. tablets.

To enable the Infotainment system to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot, an Internet connection is required, e.g. via the eSIM in the

vehicle or via the hotspot of a mobile device ⇒ Setting up the Internet connection.

The possible types of Internet connections depend on the country and the Infotainment system being used.

Determining network information

Requirements

Your vehicle has been added to your VW Car-Net® account.

You have paid for a data plan for your vehicle.

1. Log in to your Volkswagen user account via the VW Car-Net® app or the VW Car-Net® portal and select the vehicle.

2. Select the network name (SSID) and network key (password) for the vehicle as follows:

In the VW Car-Net® portal, under Users

Wi-Fi SSID and password.

Wi-Fi SSID & password.

Or: in the VW Car-Net® app, under Users

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. In the app overview, tap

Wi-Fi

Infotainment system as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: in the app overview, tap Settings

2. Tap Use as hotspot and activate it.

3. Search for available networks on the cell phone.

4. Select from the network names (SSID).

5. Enter and conﬁrm the network key.

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

order to complete the connection.

6. Optional: repeat the process to connect additional cell phones.

Deactivating a Wi-Fi Hotspot

1. In the app overview, tap

Wi-Fi

Infotainment system as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: in the app overview, tap Settings

2. Tap Use as hotspot and deactivate it.

Quick connection

Quick connection with the Infotainment system

The quick connection function can be used to quickly and easily establish an encrypted Wi-Fi® connection by scanning a QR

code®.

Requirements

A suitable application for scanning QR codes® is installed on the mobile device.

1. In the app overview, tap

Network

Wi-Fi

Quick connection to Infotainment system.

2. Scan the QR code® in the Infotainment system with the mobile device.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. It may be necessary to make further inputs on the mobile device in order to

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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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