Phone Apps, Profile, Wi-Fi & Audi connect
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Warnings: Audi Smartphone Interface
See Audi Smartphone Interface in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Warnings: Personal Profiles
See Personal Profiles in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Warnings: Wi-Fi Settings
See Wi-Fi Settings in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only.
Wi-Fi feature is available in both Connect PRIME (basic Wi-Fi) and Connect PLUS (full speed Wi-Fi). Wi-Fi features and technologies are
optional, may require an additional subscription with separate terms and conditions, and should be used only when it is safe and
appropriate. See materials provided by wireless carrier for terms, privacy and data security details. Returning devices connect automatically
and use plan data unless hotspot is turned off in device settings.
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Audi Phone Box
Requires a compatible smart device. This is a CONSUMER device. BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and
have your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this
device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider. You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified
by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You MUST cease operating this device immediately
if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider. WARNING: E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate
for calls using this device.
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myAudi Connectivity
Certain myAudi app features require an Audi connect trial or a PRIME/PLUS plan.
myAudi Mobile App Connectivity
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The myAudi app* helps you personalize your Audi Q8 experience with a suite of smart services.
Once you set up a myAudi account and an Audi brand specialist has completed the Audi connect
key user setup, you can then log in from your Q8 via the MMI:
1.
From the Home Screen
select
User
.
2.
Select
myAudi login
.
3.
Enter your myAudi Username and Password,
press
Login
.
4.
Your myAudi account will now be connected.
5.
From the myAudi mobile application, select the
Vehicle icon on the bottom left. Scroll down to
the “myAudi marketplace” section Click on the
Shop
button to enter the marketplace View
eligible plans for your vehicle and select the plan
you would like.
*
Standard data rates may apply.
Personal Profiles
Profiles retain seating, HVAC, shortcuts, etc. in memory. This is useful if multiple people share the same vehicle and each
person would like to use his or her individual vehicle settings.
To set a profile in the MMI, select
Set up now
from the configuration wizard and follow the instructions on the touch screen.
Once the User profile has been activated and saved, you have the option to Rename, Copy or Reset your personal profile.
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Changes to vehicle settings are automatically saved when ignition is turned off.
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The active profile is assigned to the keyfob currently being used.
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If the vehicle is unlocked with a vehicle key, the last active profile will be loaded.
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Guest profile can be selected to apply settings without changing other profiles.
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To choose a profile without changing keyfobs, press
Select user
from the main menu, then select the User Name to be
applied.
Wi-Fi Settings
With a subscription to either Audi connect PRIME or Audi connect PLUS,
passengers can use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the Internet.
Audi connect PRIME includes Basic Wi-Fi which supports audio
streaming and email. Audi connect PLUS includes Full-Speed Wi-Fi
which supports video streaming. Up to eight compatible devices can
be connected at one time. The ignition must be switched on.
Setup
1.
From the upper display, select
Settings
.
2.
Select
Connection settings
.
3.
Select
Wi-Fi
.
4.
Select
Activate
.*
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A random password is set in the MMI at the factory. The
password should be changed in the settings to something
secure yet memorable.
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When Wi-Fi is switched on, the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active
and visible to other devices. In Wi-Fi settings, you can switch
visibility on or off.
*To use Wi-Fi, you (or your dealer) must activate a trial plan, or you must purchase a PRIME/PLUS subscription. Plans can be activated in the myAudi
marketplace found in the myAudi mobile application. Some features are only available when the vehicle is paired to a registered myAudi account and
the myAudi mobile application is installed on a compatible device.
Features
Apple CarPlay features Siri Voice Control. There are two ways to activate
Siri. (Siri must be enabled on the device to activate Siri features):
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Press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the
multifunction steering wheel until you hear the tone, which
activates Siri.
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Press and hold the Home button on the upper display to activate
Siri.
1.
Home
: Functions include:
•
Return to the Apple CarPlay home screen or to the Apple
Carplay Dashboard.
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Long press activates Siri.
2.
Phone
: Siri can help you make calls, return missed calls and listen to voicemail.
3.
Maps
: Activate Siri to assist with turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions and estimated travel time.
Say
“Navigate to.”
4.
Messages
: Siri can send, read and reply to your text messages for you.
5.
Press the Audi MMI icon to return to the Audi MMI system. Press the Apple CarPlay button
to go back to the Apple
CarPlay interface.
Additional apps available to stream music include Pandora, iHeartRadio and Spotify.
Audio from Bluetooth connected devices is handled through Apple CarPlay. When Apple CarPlay is active, bluetooth connection via the MMI is
disabled. To re-establish Bluetooth audio, select Phone menu
Audi MMI
Media
Source
your device from the list.
Android Auto
™
To connect a compatible device:
1.
Make sure your Android phone is running the most current
operating system.
2.
Ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on.
3.
You must have an active data plan.
4.
Connect your phone to the vehicle’s USB port via a USB cable.
5.
Respond to prompts as necessary from both Audi MMI as well
as your phone. If your phone prompts you, then download the
Android Auto app from the Google Play Store or update to the
newest version of the app.
When connected:
•
Long press the Voice Recognition button
on
steering wheel to activate Google Assistant or just
say “
Hey Google
” to get started.
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Make and receive phone calls.
•
Send and receive text messages using your voice.
The phone will automatically connect to Android Auto during the next ignition cycle when the phone is connected by USB.
Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries.
*Some MMI functions may not be available when Android Auto is active. Refer to
**Non-certified cables may not support data transfer or maintain a reliable connection.
Features
1.
Microphone
: Google Assistant can be activated with a long press
of the microphone on the touch display or by using touch display
commands that work with available apps. Google Assistant can
also be activated with a long press of the Voice Recognition
button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
2.
Navigation
: Predictive navigation provides turn-by-turn
directions, traffic conditions and estimated travel time.
Android Auto can predict where you want to go next based
on your calendar and recent destinations.
3.
Phone
: Listen and reply to text messages, make calls or check
your voicemail.
4.
Home Screen
: Takes you back to the home screen of Android Auto.
5.
Music and Audio
: Use your touchscreen to gain access to your favorite artists, songs and playlists.* Android Auto lets
you stream from apps such as Pandora, Spotify and iHeartRadio.
6.
Vehicle Functions
: Use it to return to the Audi MMI system.
*Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features are available on all operating systems. Message
and data usage rates apply. These features require a compatible device, updated operating system and mobile apps. See mobile device and app
providers for terms and privacy. Google, Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. To use Android Auto
on your car display, you’ll need an Android phone running Android 6.0 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app.
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Set reminders.
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Get turn-by-turn navigation.
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See recent places.
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Listen to music apps.
Audi Smartphone Interface
You can connect your compatible smartphone to the MMI. Certain content on your phone will be adapted to the
Infotainment system display and can be operated through the MMI controls.* This gives you the benefit of the familiarity
with your smartphone and your phone’s voice recognition system combined with the MMI display.
Apple CarPlay
®
To connect:
1.
Turn ignition on with vehicle in Park.
2.
Ensure your iPhone
®
is unlocked and is running the latest
version of iOS.
3.
Connect your iPhone with a manufacturer-approved cable to
either USB port.**
4.
Respond to prompts as necessary from both Audi MMI as
well as your iPhone.
Note that you will have to have had an unlocked iPhone within the past hour in order to use Apple CarPlay.
When connected:
•
Long press the Voice Recognition button
on steering wheel to activate Siri
®
.
•
Make and receive calls.
•
Send and receive text messages.
After the initial connection of an iPhone with Apple CarPlay, the iPhone will automatically connect to Apple CarPlay during
the next ignition cycle when the iPhone is connected by USB or wirelessly.
*Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features are available on all operating systems. Message and
data usage rates apply. These features require compatible device, operating system and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for
terms and privacy. Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
**Non-certified cables may not support data transfer or maintain a reliable connection.
Some MMI functions may not be available when Apple CarPlay is active. Refer to
Wireless Apple CarPlay
®
Allows you to use Apple CarPlay wirelessly without a USB cable.
To connect a compatible iPhone:
1.
Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone and make
sure you are on the Bluetooth menu when connecting your iPhone
to the Audi infotainment.
2.
Select
Phone apps
on the display.
3.
Select
To connected devices
.
4.
Select
New connection
.
5.
Select your iPhone from list of devices.
6.
Follow prompts in the MMI and your iPhone.
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Set reminders.
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Get turn-by-turn navigation.
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See recent places.
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Listen to music apps.
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