Operating using an application in the external device
Some Infotainment functions can be operated using an application in the sup-
ported external device.
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
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Activate data transfer in Infotainment. To do so, tap the
then the function surface → Mobile device data transfer → Activate data transfer
for ŠKODA Apps.
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Release Infotainment operation using the application. To do so, tap the
sensor field and then the function surface → Mobile device data transfer → Use
apps to operate: → Confirm/Allow.
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Connect Infotainment to an external device via
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In the external device, launch an application for Infotainment operation (e.g.
ŠKODA Media Command).
Applies to Infotainment Swing
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Activate data transfer in Infotainment. Press the
the function surface Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps.
Note
The description of Infotainment operation ŠKODA Media Command is part of
the application.
Voice control
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
The navigation, telephone, radio and media menu can be operated by voice
commands.
The voice control system can be used either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
Function requirements for voice control
Infotainment is switched on.
There will be no telephone call using a phone connected to Infotainment.
The parking aid is not active.
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Infotainment
sensor field and
WLAN» page
172.
button and then tap on
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition
The voice commands must only be issued when the
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the Infotainment screen and the input tone has completely faded.
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Speak at your normal volume without intonation and long pauses.
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Avoid bad pronunciation.
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Close the doors and windows in order to avoid disturbing environmental in-
fluences on the function of the voice commands.
You are recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the sound of
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your voice is not drowned out by the increased ambient noise.
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During voice control, limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers talk-
ing at the same time.
WARNING
The emergency number should be dialled manually. Your voice commands
may not be recognised in such situations. The telephone connection may
not be established or the connection may take too much time to complete.
CAUTION
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
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city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
For some Infotainment languages, there is no voice control available. Info-
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tainment indicates this fact through a text message that is displayed on the
screen after setting the Infotainment language.
Note
During voice control, no nav. announcements and traffic announcements are
played.
Voice control on / off
symbol is displayed on
Fig. 177
Voice control: Main menu