Smartlink; Introductory Information - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

SmartLink

Introductory information

Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Read in the QR code» Fig. 195orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the SmartLink system.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink
SmartLink offers the option to display certified applications on an external de-
vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate
them.
SmartLink supports the following communication systems.
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Android Auto
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Apple CarPlay
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MirrorLink
Using the applications in the connected external device, you can use naviga-
tion to make a call and to listen to music.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not
possible or only limited.
Depending on the model of the connected external device, some applications
can be started using voice activation, via the Infotainment screen, using the
operating elements on Infotainment, or using the buttons on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The voice control of the connected external device can be activated by holding
the button or holding the button  on the multifunction steering wheel.
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Fig. 195
Information on SmartLink on the
ŠKODA websites
CAUTION
To establish the connection, it is necessary that the date and time in Infotain-
ment are set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS signal,
then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS signal
reception.
Note
During the connection process, information messages may be displayed on
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the Infotainment screen, and in the phone display. These messages must be
observed and confirmed if necessary (e.g. Release of data transfer, enabling
the contact import, release of text messages).
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
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ries.
With some connected devices, it is necessary that the connected external
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device is unlocked over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free
functioning of the SmartLink function"".
Main menu
Fig. 196 Main menu: No connection / example of an active connection
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To display the main menu SmartLinkpress the button
surface  .
Main menu - Functional surfaces
Active connection
A
Display of information about SmartLink
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Disconnection
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Settings for the menu SmartLink
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, then the function
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