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. Small, light Wi-Fi devices that are not permanently attached to the vehicle must only be operated from the rear seats while the vehicle is moving.
Important: The ignition must be switched on.
Select: MENU button > Telephone > right control button > Wi-Fi settings.
The following settings are available:
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when the vehicle leaves the factory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot on before establishing an Internet connection between your vehicle and your Wi-Fi device.
- on: The MMI s Wi-Fi hotspot is activated and visible to other devices. You can connect your Wi-Fi device to the MMI and use the Internet if a connection is available.
- off: The MMI s Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. Wi-Fi devices will not be able to connect to the Internet.
Network key
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and the Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile phone) is encrypted. Before a connection can be established, you must enter the following values/settings when setting up your Wi-Fi device (these values 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 type WPA2 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). You can search for your personal hotspot and connect to the MMI using Network search. For more information, please refer to link►.
This mode is not available if your own mini SIM card is inserted in the SIM card reader.
WARNING
- 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!
- 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►.
- 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.
- Depending on the configuration of the Wi-Fi device you are using (refer to the operating manual of your Wi-Fi device for more details), the SIM card of the device may be used in certain cases to provide the data connection for Internet-supported apps and services which use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. 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. Some example cases are described below:
- Data plan expired/used up
- Data plan not valid abroad
- SIM card in the card reader* is not a data SIM card
- SIM card in the card reader* is defective/not valid
- Network is switched automatically due to a low signal strength/data rate of the Wi-Fi hotspot, the eSIM* or the SIM card in the card reader*
- Connection to Wi-Fi hotspot interrupted
- (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). This does not include services which use the Wi-Fi hotspot, such as online media link►. These services require additional paid data plans link►. For more information on prices and purchasing, please visit my.audi.com.
- (Applies when using your own SIM card: ) 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.
- 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.
- Further information on Audi connect infotainment services can be found on the Internet at www.audi.com.