Get Connectivity -> Bluetooth interface Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

—In the centre console.

Connecting the external data media to the USB port

1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Connect external data medium to theUSB

port.

3. Start playback on the external audio source.

4. Open the Media main menu.

5. Select USB

as the media source.

Or: Tap Source and select My media as the media source.

You can display specific list views on an iPod, e.g.Playlists.

Playback can start automatically if the data storage device contains playable files.

Notes and restrictions

The number of USB

ports

and compatibility with Apple devices as well as other media players depend on the equipment level.

Due to the large variety of data storage devices and the various iPod, iPad and iPhone generations available, it is not

possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all functions described here.

Depending on the Infotainment system used, external hard drives with a capacity greater than 32 GB sometimes have

to be reformatted for the FAT32 file system. You can find the necessary software and information online, for

example.

Check which type of USB

port is installed in your vehicle before connecting an audio source.

Do not connect or use

USB

extension cables or USB hubs.

Bluetooth interface

The Bluetooth interface is a wireless connection.

In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files from a Bluetooth audio source(e.g. mobile telephone) that is connected via

Bluetooth can be played over the vehicle loudspeakers.

Bluetooth audio mode is available only if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted mobile phone interface that

supports this function.

Bluetooth profiles

The Infotainment system is factory-fitted with a Bluetooth interface.

A maximum of three Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.

The following Bluetooth profiles may be available in the specified or a newer version:

—HFP

1.7.

—Telephony and speakerphone.

—A2DP

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1.3.

—Music playback.

—AVRCP

1.6.

—Display and operation of music playback.

—Transmission of Cover Arts.

—PBAP

1.2.

—Access to phone book and call lists.

—MAP

1.4.

—Access to SMS

and email.

—SPP

1.2.

—Serial data transfer via Bluetooth.

Starting Bluetooth audio transmission

Prerequisites

✓ The Bluetooth audio source is paired with and connected to the Infotainment system.

✓ The Bluetooth audio source must support theA2DP

Bluetooth profile.

1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Switch on Bluetooth visibility on the external Bluetooth audio source, e.g. mobile telephone.

3. Open the Media main menu.

4. Tap Source

BT audio.

5. If necessary, start playback on the Bluetooth audio source manually.

When playback on the Bluetooth audio source is stopped, the Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth audio mode.

Controlling playback

The extent to which the Bluetooth audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system varies depending on

what Bluetooth audio source is connected.

With media players that support theAVRCP

Bluetooth profile, playback on the Bluetooth audio source can be automatically started or stopped when the unit is

switched to Bluetooth audio mode or to a different audio source. Depending on the Bluetooth audio source, it may

also be possible to display the track and change the track using the Infotainment system.

Due to the large number of possible Bluetooth audio sources, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free

operation of all described functions for all sources.

Always switch off the warning and service tones on a connected Bluetooth audio source, e.g. key tones on a

mobile telephone, to prevent interference noise and malfunctions.

With some units, the Bluetooth audio connection will be disconnected automatically if an external media

player is connected to the Infotainment system with Bluetooth and the USB

port simultaneously.

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Connecting an external audio source via Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi

connection is a wireless connection.

In Wi-Fi

audio mode, sources connected via Wi-Fi. e.g. mobile telephones, can be used for audio transmission.

The availability of the Wi-Fi

function varies depending on the Infotainment system and the country.

Prerequisites

✓ The connected audio source has a suitable application(app) or supports UPnP

media sharing.

✓ The audio source is connected viaWi-Fi

Starting Wi-Fi audio transmission

1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Open the Media main menu.

3. Start the UPnP

server application or suitable app for audio playback on the Wi-Fi audio source.

4. Tap and select Wi-Fi.

5. Observe the information on the further procedure on the Infotainment system screen and on theWi-Fi

audio source screen.

The function button for selecting the audio source ( ) in the Media main menu may vary if another audio source is

already connected to the Infotainment system, e.g. via USB

, and selected.

Controlling playback

The extent to which theWi-Fi

audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system varies depending on whatWi-Fi audio source is

connected.

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Connectivity -> Bluetooth interface for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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