Get App-Connect Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

App-Connect enables the user to display and operate content and functions from the mobile telephone on the Infotainment system

screen.

For this, the mobile telephone must be connected to the Infotainment system using a USB interface with data transfer function.

Some technologies can also be used with App-Connect Wireless via the Bluetooth® interface and the Wi-Fi® hotspot of the

Infotainment system.

The following technologies may be available:

—Apple CarPlay®.

—Apple CarPlay® Wireless.

—Android Auto®.

—Android Auto® Wireless.

The above-named technologies are operated by third parties and are not made available by Volkswagen. Volkswagen is not responsible

if these technologies are terminated, discontinued or deactivated during the service life of the vehicle. There may be problems with

compatibility with third-party apps. We are unable to guarantee that the available apps can be run on all mobile telephones and all

operating systems.

The availability of the App-Connect technologies is country-dependent and may vary according to the mobile telephone. A wide range

of apps may be available and they may depend on the vehicle and country. The content, scope and providers of apps can vary. Some

apps also depend on availability of services offered by third parties.

For more information, please visit the Volkswagen website.

Apps, their use, and the necessary mobile network connection may be subject to charges.

WARNING

Using apps while the vehicle is in motion can distract you from the road. Serious accidents and fatal injuries can occur if the driver is

distracted.

● Drive with your full attention and with responsibility.

WARNING

Use of unsuitable apps or incorrect use of apps can cause damage to the vehicle and accidents with serious injuries, or even death.

● Protect the mobile telephone with its apps against misuse.

Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by poor-quality or faulty third-party apps, inadequate

programming of third-party apps, insufficient network strength, data loss, misuse of mobile devices, or malware on data

media, computers, tablets and mobile telephones.

The display of symbols depends on the equipment and the country.

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Select Apple CarPlay® technology.

Select Android Auto® technology.

In order to use App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless, you must connect the mobile telephone to the Infotainment system via App-

Connect in the app overview. With 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 mobile telephone is connected via App-Connect, no other mobile telephones can be used via the Infotainment

system, e.g. to make phone calls via the Bluetooth® mobile phone interface.

If Apple CarPlay® is used, the Bluetooth® connection is terminated again as soon as the connection via the Wi-Fi hotspot of the

Infotainment system has been set up.

If Android Auto® is used, the Bluetooth® connection is maintained.

Connecting a mobile telephone via USB cable

1. For App-Connect, connect the mobile telephone with the Infotainment system using a USB cable.

2. Grant the Infotainment system the necessary permissions. To do this, confirm the permission requests on the mobile telephone.

App-Connect is now set up.

Connecting a mobile telephone for App-Connect Wireless

1. In the app overview, tap App Connect

/

.

2. Select the desired technology Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the pop-up menu.

3. In the Bluetooth menu of the mobile telephone, search for the displayed device name and pair the mobile telephone with the

Infotainment system.

In the factory settings, the device name of the Infotainment system is “my VW” and the last four digits of the VIN.

4. Grant the Infotainment system the necessary permissions. To do this, confirm the permission requests on the mobile telephone.

App-Connect Wireless is now set up.

App-Connect and App-Connect Wireless will not be available if you do not confirm the pop-up menus during the connection process.

In this case, Volkswagen recommends deleting the mobile telephones in both the device settings and on the Infotainment system and

restarting the connection process.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to use Apple CarPlay:

The iPhone must support Apple CarPlay.

The voice assistant (Siri) must be activated on the iPhone.

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

For Apple CarPlay Wireless, Bluetooth® and the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi® hotspot must be activated on the iPhone.

If Apple CarPlay Wireless is not possible, the iPhone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB connection with data

transfer capability. Only USB ports with data transfer capability are suitable for using Apple CarPlay.

The USB cable used should be an Apple-certified, approved USB cable, e.g. the original Apple cable or one from Volkswagen Genuine

Accessories.

The availability of the technologies depends on the country and may vary.

Information on technical requirements, compatible iPhones, certified apps and availability is available on the Volkswagen and

Apple CarPlay websites or from your authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Opening Apple CarPlay

1. To start Apple CarPlay, open the app overview and tap Apple CarPlay.

Disconnecting the connection

1. To open the App-Connect main menu when in Apple CarPlay mode, tap

2. Tap or to disconnect the active connection.

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How the function buttons are displayed on the screen may vary.

Points to note

Please note the following points during an active Apple CarPlay connection:

—The phone book can be accessed only via Apple CarPlay for the iPhone that is connected to the Infotainment system via

Apple CarPlay. Other telephone functions can also be performed via the mobile phone interface of the Infotainment system.

—It is not possible to use the Apple CarPlay navigation at the same time as the internal navigation. The last route guidance to be

started terminates the previous active route guidance.

—Depending on the Infotainment system, the instrument cluster display may show information about telephone mode.

—The iPhone sends navigation information to the Infotainment system only if the navigation app used is Apple Maps. The iPhone does

not send navigation information to the instrument cluster if other navigation apps are used.

—You can accept or reject incoming calls or end a telephone call via the multifunction steering wheel.

Voice assistant

The “voice assistant” function is available depending on the vehicle equipment.

1. Briefly tap

long-tap

on the multifunction steering wheel to start the IDA voice assistant of the Infotainment system.

on the multifunction steering wheel to start the voice assistant (Siri) of the connected iPhone.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to use Android Auto:

The smartphone must support Android Auto.

An Android Auto app must be installed on the smartphone.

For Android Auto Wireless, Bluetooth® must be activated on the smartphone and in the Infotainment system. In addition, the

Infotainment system must also be activated as a Wi-Fi® hotspot.

If Android Auto Wireless is not possible, the smartphone must be connected to the Infotainment system using a USB connection

with data transfer capability. Only USB connections with data transfer capability are suitable for using Android Auto.

The USB cable used should be a USB cable certified and approved by the smartphone manufacturer or one from Volkswagen

Genuine Accessories.

The availability of the technologies depends on the country and may vary.

Information on technical requirements, compatible smartphones, certified apps and availability is available on the Volkswagen

and Android Auto websites or from your authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Opening Android Auto

1. To start Android Auto, open the app overview and tap Android Auto.

Disconnecting the connection

1. To open the App-Connect main menu when in Android Auto mode, tap

2. Tap or to disconnect the active connection.

.

How the function buttons are displayed on the screen may vary.

Points to note

The following points apply when an Android Auto connection is active:

—An active Android Auto device can also be connected simultaneously to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth (hands-free profile,

HFP).

—Telephone functions are possible via Android Auto. If the Android Auto device is connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth

at the same time, the telephone function on the Infotainment system can also be used.

—It is not possible to use the Android Auto navigation at the same time as the internal navigation. The last route guidance to be

started terminates the previous active route guidance.

—The instrument cluster display shows information about the telephone mode.

—Depending on the Infotainment system and navigation app you are using, turning instructions may be shown on the instrument

cluster display.

—You can accept or reject incoming calls or end a telephone call via the multifunction steering wheel.

Voice assistant

The “voice assistant” function is available depending on the vehicle equipment.

1. Briefly tap

long-tap

on the multifunction steering wheel to start the IDA voice assistant of the Infotainment system.

on the multifunction steering wheel to start the voice assistant of the connected smartphone.

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