Media
General Information
There may be different media sources and connections available depending on the vehicle equipment. For example, you can play media files using a connected USB drive or connect your mobile devices to the Audi music interface and operate them through the MMI.
- Media and format restrictions: The MMI (including USB connection) was tested with a variety of products and media. Individual devices or files may not be recognized, may play with restrictions, or may not play at all.
- Restricted functionality: Reset the MMI to factory default if functionality is restricted (page 215).
- Digital Rights Management (DRM): Media files protected by DRM and identified with the symbol “f@” will not play.
- Data security: Never store important information on mobile devices. Audi is not responsible for damaged or lost files/media.
- Loading times: More files/folders/playlists increase load times. Use storage with only media files and create subfolders (e.g., by artist or album).
- Additional information: Audio files are displayed with artist, track, and album cover if available. Otherwise, MMI uses local Gracenote metadata or searches online (page 208).
Note
- Read the information about Audi connect and note connectivity costs (page 175).
Bluetooth Audio Player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
Play music wirelessly through the MMI from a Bluetooth-capable device (e.g., phone).
Requirement: Vehicle must be stationary, ignition on, Bluetooth enabled and visible on both MMI and mobile device (page 275).
Connecting a Mobile Device
- MMI: Home screen → MEDIA → Source → Connect external device → New connection
- Select the desired Bluetooth device from the list
- Update list with Q if needed
- Confirm PIN on mobile device
- After connecting, the device appears in Connected devices menu as a Bluetooth audio player
Tips
- Check for connection requests on your Bluetooth device
- Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be paired, but only one can be active at a time (page 216)
- Supported media functions (shuffle, list view, categories, search, options) depend on the Bluetooth device
- Set mobile device volume to maximum for best audio
- Supported Bluetooth devices database: www.audi.com/bluetooth
Online Media
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and online media
You can play various online media services (e.g., music streaming) via MMI.
Requirement: Supported online media service in country and logged-in myAudi account.
Connect Online Media
- Connect MMI to Internet (page 175)
- MMI: Home → MEDIA → Source → Streaming services → Select desired service → Follow instructions
- After login, online media service becomes available as media source
Start Online Media
- MMI: Home → MEDIA → Source → Select online media source
Warning
- Always follow the information in General information (page 175)
Note
- Read Audi connect information and note connectivity costs (page 175)
- Additional costs may apply for online media services, especially internationally
Tips
- Internet connection and network traffic may cause disconnection during online media playback
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play Amazon Alexa content using MMI and voice recognition system.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated (page 27)
- Start Alexa using voice recognition
- MMI: Home → MEDIA → Source → Alexa
Warning
- Always follow the information in General information (page 175)
Note
- Read Audi connect information and note connectivity costs (page 175)
Multimedia Connections
You can connect your mobile devices through the Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB adapter and charge the device simultaneously.
