- Fig. 1 Possible audio/video sources
Applies to vehicles: with car telephone kit
Wireless LAN-enabled (WiFi) media players (e.g. smartphones) can be connected using the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot and operated via the MMI.
Connecting a Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player
Important: The Wireless LAN (WiFi) function must be activated on the media player and on the MMI Link.
Press the function selector button marked MEDIA.
Press the control button for Source.
Turn the rotary pushbutton to the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player -7-
Fig. 1 and press the rotary pushbutton. The MMI display will show a message that the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player needs to be connected to the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot.
Press the rotary pushbutton to be shown the access codes for the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot.
Use the settings of the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot for the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player you are using. Depending on the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player, you may also need to start a program or allow your device to communicate with the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot.
Operating the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player
Once the connection has been established successfully, you can operate the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player via the MMI system Link.
The Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player only needs to be connected to the MMI via the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot once. Depending on the device, a Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player that has already been bonded to the MMI system will automatically be reconnected when it is within range.
Up to eight Wireless LAN (WiFi) devices can be connected using the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot of the MMI. However, only the first active Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player can be selected as a media source.
WARNING!
- Do not allow the usage possibilities the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot gives you to distract you from watching the traffic – this can cause an accident.
- Laptop computers and similar devices can only be operated safely when the vehicle is stationary because of their weight; any loose objects can be catapulted through the vehicle in an accident and cause serious injuries. Always make sure that such devices are securely stowed while you are driving.
- No Wireless LAN (WiFi) devices may be used from the front seats in the areas around the airbags while the vehicle is being driven. Please also observe the safety warnings in the chapter "Airbag system" under "Important safety notes on the front airbag system" in the separate Owner's Manual for your vehicle.
Caution!
Please note that it is your responsibility to take precautions regarding data protection, anti-virus protection and protection against loss of data on mobile devices used to connect to the Internet via the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot.
Note
- Depending on your mobile phone tariff, you may be charged for receiving data packets online via the Wireless LAN (WiFi) hotspot, especially if you are using the system abroad: We strongly recommend that you use a data flat rate. For more information, contact your service provider.
- Please observe the notes about Audi connect services Link.
- For more information on Wireless LAN (WiFi) media players and for a list of the supported devices, please go online (e.g. www.audi.com/bluetooth or www.audi.com/connect) or ask an Audi dealer.
- To avoid interruptions in audio/video playback, deactivate the energy saving function on your Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player or connect the player to a charger.
- The time it takes to load audio/video files depends on the Wireless LAN (WiFi) media player in use and on the number of files stored.
- A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory are shown on the MMI display.