Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect infotainment and personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Depending on the country and your vehicle’s equipment, it may be possible for the MMI to use your mobile device’s existing Internet connection via a Wi-Fi connection.
Important: The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition must be switched on. Your mobile device and mobile network provider must support the personal Wi-Fi hotspot function. The personal Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobile device must be activated. Other devices must be permitted to access the personal hotspot. Your own SIM card in the mobile device must have a data option. There must not be a SIM card inserted in the SIM card reader.
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.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front seats in the areas around the airbags while the vehicle is being driven. Please also observe the safety warnings in the chapter on link►.
CAUTION
If you use your own SIM card, all data connections for all Audi connect infotainment services will use it. 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
- Please contact your mobile network service provider to find out which functions your mobile device supports.
- Whether other devices can use your personal Wi-Fi hotspot depends on your data plan.
- Audi recommends that you set a password to protect mobile wireless networks from unauthorised access.