Audi A4: 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 the USB storage device connection) was tested with a variety of products and media on the market. However, there may be cases where individual devices/media and media files may not be recognized, may play only with restrictions, or may not play at all.

Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the factory default settings if functionality is restricted.

Digital Rights Management: please note that the media files are subject to copyright protection.

Files that are protected by DRM and are identified with the symbol will not play.

Data security: never store important information on mobile devices. Audi is not responsible for damaged or lost files and media.

Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists there are on a storage medium, the longer it will take to load. To reduce the amount of time it takes the media files to load, use a storage medium that only contains media files, and create subfolders (for example, for each artist or album).

Additional information: when playing, audio files are automatically displayed with any additional information that is stored (such as the artist, track and album cover). If this information is not available on the medium, the MMI will revert to the local Gracenote metadata database or search online if necessary. However, in some cases, the additional information may not be displayed.

Note

Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section in General information.

Bluetooth audio player

Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player

With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play music wirelessly through the MMI from your Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell phone).

Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth settings will open on your mobile device during the connection setup. The Bluetooth function and visibility of the MMI and mobile device must be switched on.

Connecting a mobile device

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > Connect external device > New connection. The available Bluetooth devices will be displayed after several seconds.
• Press on the desired mobile device in the list of displayed Bluetooth devices.
• To update the list, press .

A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be generated.

• Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.

After connecting successfully, the mobile device will be displayed in the Connected devices menu as a Bluetooth audio player.

Playing media.

Tips

• Check for any connection requests on your Bluetooth device.
• Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be paired with the MMI, but only one at a time can be active as a Bluetooth audio player.
• The supported media functions (such as shuffle, list view, categories, search, options) depend on the Bluetooth device being used.
• Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting your mobile device to the maximum volume when using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
• A selection of supported Bluetooth devices can be found in the database for tested mobile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.

Online media

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and online media

You can play and operate various online media services, such as music streaming services, using the MMI.

Requirement: a supported online media service must be available in the country where the vehicle is being operated. you must be logged in to your myAudi account in the vehicle.

Connect online media

• Connect the MMI to the Internet.
• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > Streaming services. All supported online services in your country will be displayed for the user that is logged in.
• Press on the desired online media service and follow the system instructions.

After successfully logging in, the online media service will be available as a media source.

Starting online media

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > an online media source.

WARNING

Always follow the information found in General information.

Note

• Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section in General information.
• There generally are additional costs when using an online media service account, especially when it is used internationally.

Tips

Depending on the Internet connection and network traffic, the connection may disconnected when online media sources are playing.

Amazon Alexa

Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration

You can play various Amazon Alexa content using the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to operate it.

Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated.

• Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition system.
• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > Alexa.

WARNING

Always follow the information found in General information .

Note

Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section.

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