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You can connect your mobile devices via the Audi music interface in order to charge the battery and operate the devices via the MMI.
The Audi music interface is located in the centre console beneath the centre armrest.
- To connect a mobile device using a USB adapter: Connect the corresponding USB adapter* -2- Fig. 1 to the Audi music interface connection -3- and then connect it to the mobile device -1- (e.g. iPod).
- To charge a mobile device using a USB adapter: When you connect a mobile device to the Audi music interface -3- using an appropriate USB adapter -2-, the device's battery is charged automatically.
- To disconnect a mobile device from the Audi music interface: Detach the USB adapter -2- from the Audi music interface.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock connector*: With the release tabs -3- Fig. 2 pressed, detach the Apple dock connector from the Apple device.
Depending on the device you are using, the media are started and operated using the mobile device or the MMI
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To connect two mobile devices: If two mobile devices (e.g. an iPod and a smartphone) are connected at the same time, both devices can be used as a playback source.
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input: Connect the cable -5- Fig. 1 to the AUX input -4- on the Audi music interface before connecting the portable player -6- (e.g. iPod, smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX input: Detach the cable -5- from the Audi music interface.
Connecting a mobile device via the analogue AUX interface:
Caution!
- To avoid damaging the connection, please take care when detaching the connector from the Audi music interface.
- If you would like to connect a device with an integrated USB connector (e.g. USB stick) which can be inserted directly in a USB connection on the Audi music interface, please use a USB extension cable to avoid damaging the connection on the Audi music interface and the USB device.
- Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in a car's interior) can cause damage to portable players and/or impair their performance. Please do not leave your portable player in the vehicle in case of extreme temperatures.
Note
- Do not use any additional USB extension cables or adapters when connecting mobile devices which have an integrated cable or which must be connected via a USB adapter to the Audi music interface; this could cause performance issues.
- Audi recommends setting the volume of a mobile device connected to the AUX input to about 70 % of maximum.
- The AUX adapter cable is available from Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle) cannot be connected with the USB adapter for devices with Apple dock connector. You can connect these devices using the AUX adapter cable.
- It cannot be guaranteed that mobile devices which do not meet the specification USB 2.0 will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Video playback via the Audi music interface is only supported if the system detects that the device connected is a USB storage device (e.g. a USB stick). Apple or MTP devices (e.g. smartphones) are not recognised as USB storage devices.
- iPod/iPhone/iPad malfunctions also affect the operation of the MMI. In this case, please reset your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
- Using a mobile device with the engine switched off will drain the vehicle's battery.
- It cannot be guaranteed that all mobile devices will function without any problems.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone/iPad operating instructions for important information on how to use your iPod/iPhone/iPad. We recommend that you update the iPod/iPhone/iPad software to the latest status.
- For more information on the Audi music interface and on which devices are supported, please see the Audi mobile device database at www.audi.com/bluetooth or contact an Audi dealer.