Porsche PCM Compatibility And Connection page 40

FAQ
Questions about Aha Radio (PCM only)
What do I need to know about how the
Aha Radio app starts on an iOS® device?
With the iOS® device connected to the USB
connection in the car, the Aha Radio app on the
iOS® device starts automatically and appears
as a new source under 'TUNER'. It should be
noted that this requires the iOS® device to be
in an unlocked state and showing its main
screen (home screen).
Which content can I use with Aha Radio?
In a Porsche , Aha Radio gives access to the
following functions:
Internet radio
Aha Radio shows up as an additional
audio source under 'TUNER'. As soon as the
connections between the smartphone and
vehicle and with the Aha Radio server have
been established, you can select the source
There is a detailed functional overview of mobile phone models that have been compatibility-tested by Porsche, starting on page 47. An explanation of the terms used here can be found in the glossary starting on page 42.
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'Aha' and then choose from the list of
programs stored as presets. These programs
are web radio stations, personalised radio
(Slacker, USA only), podcasts or location-
based services such as hotel, restaurant
or café searches (USA only in some cases).
You can delete presets from the list of
presets or add new ones of your own from
an extensive selection of programs. You can
also link your Facebook or Twitter account
to your Aha Radio account and have your
feeds read aloud. This link has to be set up
on the smartphone itself. Note: it is not
possible to post to Facebook or Twitter
from the app.
Online weather
When your car is connected to Aha Radio,
you can obtain weather information for
your current location, your destination or
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any location that you find with a free text
search. Please note, however, that only
those locations stored in the navigation
database of PCM can be selected.
A three-day weather forecast is also
available. Information is accessible
from 'INFO/Online weather'.
Online search
When your car is connected to Aha Radio,
you have access to an advanced points of
interest search under 'NAVI'. After you have
entered a name and the relevant search
region, you will be given a list of POIs from
which you can select the desired destination
and then find with route guidance. If PCM
is connected to a Bluetooth® phone, you will
also be able to dial directly any phone
numbers that may be listed for the POIs
concerned.
Why is my Aha Radio reception lost in
some places?
Aha Radio receives audio data over the Internet
connection of the mobile phone. In areas where
Internet access is impossible or too slow due
to poor network connectivity, the connection to
Aha Radio might be lost.