Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can use your MMI system as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting to the Internet on up to eight Wi-Fi devices.
Important: The ignition must be switched on.
Select: MENU button > Telephone > right control button > Wi-Fi settings.
The following functions may be available depending on your country and vehicle equipment:
Wi-Fi
If this function is switched on, the MMI’s Wi-Fi hotspot is activated and visible to other devices (e.g. laptops, mobile phones). You can connect your Wi-Fi device to the MMI and use the Internet if a connection is available. The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when you switch off Wi-Fi in the vehicle. This means that other devices which access the Wi-Fi hotspot are no longer connected to Wi-Fi.
Network key
The Wi-Fi connection between the vehicle and your Wi-Fi device is encrypted. Before a connection can be established, you must enter the following values/settings when setting up your Wi-Fi device (these can be edited as required):
- Access point (SSID): Name of the Wi-Fi network.
- Password: A random MMI password is set at the factory. This password can be changed. The encryption method requires the password to be at least 8 characters long. Please select a secure password.
- Discoverability: To switch the discoverability of your Wi-Fi network on or off.
Network search
A list of the Wi-Fi networks available near you is displayed.
Connection to personal hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the MMI is activated. The MMI can establish an Internet connection to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot (e.g. smartphone). For more information, please refer to link►.
- 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.
- The Audi connect infotainment services should only be used via a Wi-Fi hotspot when the vehicle is stationary or from the rear seats if the vehicle is in motion – risk of accident!
- 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►.
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hotspot to distract you from watching the traffic – taking your eyes off the road can cause an accident.
- In certain cases, the data connection for the Wi-Fi hotspot is established via the SIM card of your Wi-Fi device as a substitute. This depends on the configuration of your Wi-Fi device and operating system. Depending on your network provider, this may incur charges, especially if you are using the system abroad. We therefore strongly recommend that you use an unlimited data plan. For further information, contact your mobile network service provider or refer to the operating instructions for your Wi-Fi device.
- (Applies when using the embedded SIM card: ) The data connection costs for Audi connect infotainment services are included in the price of Audi connect infotainment. Please note that costs can still be incurred if certain services are used. This applies, for example, to online radio/podcasts or services which use the Wi-Fi hotspot, such as online media. Depending on your country, you will need to purchase data plans for an additional charge link► or use your own SIM card for these services. For more information, please refer to Home page: my.audi.com.
- (Applies when using your own SIM card: ) 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.
- Please note that it is your responsibility to take precautions regarding data protection, anti-virus protection and protection against loss of data on mobile devices used to connect to the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note
In vehicles without Audi connect infotainment, the Wi-Fi hotspot can only be used for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data connection to the Internet cannot be established.