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App-Connect -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

5. Enter the Wi-Fi  
hotspot network key on the Infotainment system and confirm with OK.  
The Wi-Fi  
connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the Wi-Fi device to complete the connection.  
Due to the large number of possibleWi-  
Fi  
devices, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all functions.  
The availability of the Wi-  
Fi  
function is country-specific and may vary.  
Introduction  
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 aUSB  
interface with data transfer function.  
Some technologies can also be accessed wirelessly usingWireless App-Connect via the Bluetooth interface and aWi-  
Fi  
connection.  
The following technologies may be available:  
Apple CarPlay.  
Depending on the equipment, it can also be used wirelessly viaApp-Connect Wireless.  
Android Auto.  
Depending on the equipment, it can also be used wirelessly viaApp-Connect Wireless.  
MirrorLink.  
The availability of the App-Connect technologies is country-specific and may vary depending on the mobile  
telephone used.  
MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are technologies operated by third parties and made available to  
Volkswagen AG. Volkswagen AG is not responsible if these technologies are terminated, discontinued or deactivated  
during the service life of the vehicle.  
For further information, please visit the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles website.  
WARNING  
Using apps while the vehicle is in motion can distract you from the road. Accidents and injuries can occur if the  
driver is distracted.  
Always drive with your full attention and responsibly.  
Only use apps and functions when the vehicle is stationary.  
WARNING  
Using apps that are inappropriate or used incorrectly can cause damage to the vehicle, accidents or serious injury.  
Protect the mobile telephone and its apps from misuse.  
NOTICE  
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by poor quality or faulty apps,  
insufficient programming of apps, insufficient network strength or loss of data during transmission or by misuse of  
the mobile telephones.  
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App-Connect Wireless when crossing the border  
When you cross the border into countries that have different permitted radio frequencies than in your own country  
for operation of the Wireless function of App-Connect (App-Connect Wireless)/Wi-Fi  
, please note the following:  
App-Connect Wireless is restricted or not possible at all due to legal regulations. This may be indicated by a  
message displayed on the Infotainment system.  
App-Connect Wireless must be disabled due to legal requirements. The Wi-Fi hotspot must be deactivated .  
Operation of App-Connect functions with a cable connection is not affected by this restriction, and these functions  
can still be used.  
Opening the App-Connect main menu  
Navigation to the App-Connect main menu depends on the Infotainment system used.  
1. Tap HOME  
Or: Tap MENU  
.
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Setting up App-Connect Wireless  
The mobile telephone needs to be paired with the Infotainment system before you can useApp-Connect Wireless.  
Connecting a mobile telephone for the first time  
1. Unlock the mobile telephone.  
2. Switch onWi-Fi  
reception and Bluetooth on the mobile telephone.  
3. Connect the mobile telephone to the Infotainment system using aUSB  
cable or Bluetooth.  
4. Open the App-Connect main menu if it does not appear automatically.  
5. Select the mobile telephone and the desired technology.  
6. Confirm any authorisation prompts on the mobile telephone to give the Infotainment system the necessary  
permissions.  
7. Disconnect the USB  
connection and connect to the Infotainment system again using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.  
App-Connect Wireless is set up. The pairing is completed In future, the connected mobile telephone will also be  
able to use App-Connect Wireless without a USB  
connection.  
If pop-up menus are rejected during the connection process,App-Connect Wireless will not be available. In this case,  
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends deleting the mobile telephones in both the device settings and on the  
Infotainment system and restarting the connection process.  
Wireless App-Connect may not be supported by all  
technologies.  
Applications (apps)  
Volkswagen App-Connect allows content from Volkswagen apps and third party apps on mobile telephones to be  
shown on the Infotainment system screen.  
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