Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 53

CAUTION
To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
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ŠKODA application has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 52, Password/PIN code change. It is not possible to start the ŠKODA
application without changing it.
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
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or improper functioning of the communication devices.
Note
The ŠKODA applications, support communications devices with the Android
operating system version 4.x.x and later and iOS 7.x.x and higher.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
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Read and observe and
Connecting to an Android communication device
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Switch on the ignition.
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Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
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Start the SmartGate application using the communication device to be con-
nected.
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Then follow the instructions in the manual, which are included in the
SmartGate application.
With SmartGate, a maximum of four communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi, with as many launched ŠKODA applications as re-
quired.
Connecting to an iOS communication device
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Switch on the ignition.
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Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
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Allow the communication device to be connected to search for available Wi-
Fi networks (see the Owner's Manual for the communication device to be
connected).
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In the menu of the detected networks select "SmartGate_..."
SmartGate_..." .
1)
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Enter the password » page 52.
1)
The last 6 characters of the VIN vehicle identification number of your vehicle are displayed at position ....
on page 50 first.
or "DIRECT
1)
With SmartGate, a maximum of four communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi. In these communication devices, up to four ŠKODA
applications can be started simultaneously.
Disconnection
The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.
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Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter
button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).
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End the connection in the SmartGate application.
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Switch off the Wi-Fi on the connected communication device.
Automatic connection
If the communication device once had a connection with SmartGate, then the
connection is automatically restored under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
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The Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected is switched on.
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The communication device to be connected stores the password required
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for the connection check.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi Direct

Read and observe and
This type of connection is intended for communication devices running the
Android operating system.
Connection set-up
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Switch on the ignition.
›
Start the SmartGate application using the communication device to be con-
nected.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which are included in the
SmartGate application.
With SmartGate, a maximum of two communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi Direct, with as many launched ŠKODA applications
as required.
If you want to connect to SmartGate in another vehicle, you must first end the
existing connection to the SmartGate application and then re-establish the
connection.
on page 50 first.
Information system
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