Setup - Audi A4 2023 Owner's Manual

Smartphone interface
Smartphone interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly* using the smartphone
interface. Certain content on your smartphone is
adapted in the MMI while driving and can be op-
erated through the MMI.
Connecting smartphones with a cable
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. An iPhone from
the 6th generation or newer with lightning con-
nection must have the latest operating system
installed or a smartphone with Android Auto app
must have Android 5.0 Lollipop or newer instal-
led.
> Connect your smartphone to the USB port with
charging function page 205 using a USB
adapter © page 204, fig. 150.
Connecting smartphones wirelessly
Applies to: vehicles with wireless Apple CarPlay/wireless An-
droid Auto
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. An iPhone from
the 6th generation or newer with lightning con-
nection must have the latest operating system
installed or a smartphone with Android Auto app
must have Android 11 or newer installed.
» To connect your smartphone wirelessly, switch
on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your
smartphone.
» Applies to: Apple CarPlay: Open the Apple Car-
Play settings in your iPhone.
» Applies to: Android Auto: Make sure that wire-
less Android Auto is allowed in the app settings
in your smartphone.
» Enable the Bluetooth function and visibility on
the MMI @ page 276.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Smartphone
interface > New connection.
» In the MMI, press on your smartphone in the
list of displayed devices.
» To update the list, press Q.
Establishing a wired/wireless* connection
» Follow the system instructions if necessary.
» Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
> Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Smartphone interface > a smartphone.
» Follow the system instructions.
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
= page 176.
~The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
~The brand of your smartphone
—The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
~The software version of the app used
~The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
—Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause incompatibility
with the smartphone interface. Compatibili-
ty cannot be guaranteed for all types of
smartphones. For more information and as-
sistance, refer to the user guide and the
manufacturer of your smartphone.
— Please note that in order to use the smart-
phone interface,you can only connect your
smartphone via the front USB port with
charging function.