Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment) and personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Important
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition must be switched on.
Your mobile device and mobile network provider must support the mobile Wi-Fi hotspot function.
The personal Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobile device must be activated.
Other devices must be permitted to access the mobile hotspot.
Connecting the MMI to a personal hotspot
Select:
MENU button >
Telephone > right control button >
Wi-Fi settings >
Wi-Fi >
on.
Then select and confirm
Network search. The devices found will be shown on the infotainment display.
Select and confirm your personal Wi-Fi hotspot from the list.
You may need to enter the password specified by your mobile device.
Select and confirm
OK.
WARNING
Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers and devices of a similar weight can only be operated safely when the vehicle is stationary. Like any loose object, they can be catapulted through the vehicle in an accident and cause serious injuries. Always make sure that such devices are securely stowed while you are driving.
CAUTION
The connection via the eSIM card link►
is disconnected when you use your own SIM card. All data connections for all Audi connect infotainment services will use your SIM card. Depending on your network provider, you may be charged for this service, especially if you are using the system abroad. We therefore strongly recommend that you use an unlimited data plan. For more information, contact your service provider.
Note
- The
Connection to personal hotspot option link►
will be switched on (
) automatically during the network search.
- Please contact your mobile network service provider to find out which functions your mobile device supports.
- Whether other devices can use the mobile Wi-Fi hotspot depends on your data plan.
- Audi recommends that you set a password to protect mobile wireless networks from unauthorised access.
- In order to use Audi connect infotainment services via a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, you will need a SIM card with a data option; to use LTE*, the SIM card will also need to have an LTE data option.