Launch your car Select an option by pressing the MMI system’s Menu function button “Audi connect in the MMI display; select “Audi connect user management; select “Key user;” and then click “OK.” Select “Set key user Please note:… Enter your myAudi account User name exactly as it appears in the registration email.
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What is the myAudi MMI setup process?
Before turning on the MMI system, you must turn on the ignition. The last primary function you selected will now appear in the menu. The most recent audio source will start to play.
Turn off the ignition to turn off the MMI system. Your preferences will be saved.
Press the ON/OFF button (Fig. 1) or one of the function selector buttons (Fig. 2) for a brief period of time to turn on the MMI system.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the MMI is turned off to turn off the MMI system.
If the MMI system was manually shut off the previous time it was used, it will not turn on when the ignition is turned on.
After the ignition is turned off, the MMI system continues to function for about 10 minutes. The MMI system will turn off automatically if no function selector, control, or rotary pushbutton on the MMI control console is pressed within this time frame.
- The MMI system will turn off automatically if the engine is off and the battery charge level is low.
- To enable or disable the MUTE function for the selected audio/video source Link, briefly push the ON/OFF button.
Where can I locate Audi MMI?
Checking the version information displayed by your unit is a fairly easy way to find out exactly which MMI head unit or what version of MMI software is operating on your Audi. Follow these steps to achieve this:
- First, tap the radio’s Setup or Menu button.
- Next, navigate to Settings and click Version details.
A serial code is listed under Media/software version as you access version information. Depending on the prefix of your software version, your Audi will have one of the available MMI models installed. Additionally, the serial code listed under the Navigation database version lets you know which version of the Map is now active on your computer.
The list of MMI models below includes each model along with the supported software version prefix. Your MMI model can be obtained by simply matching the prefix with the version displayed on your screen.
- SW: XX-XX XX.X.X XXXX MMI 2G
- BNav XX XXXXX, MMI 3G Low/Basic
- Highest MMI 3G: HNav XX XXXXX
- HN+ XX XXXXX or HN+R for MMI 3G+
- RMC XX XXXXX: MMI
- Mib1 for MMI: MHIG XX XXXX
- Mib2 for MMI: MHI2 XX XXXX
- MSTD: MSTD XX XXXX for MMI
Now that we’ve talked about and learned how to recognize each of the various Audi MMI head units. It’s time to discuss potential improvements for every MMI head unit.
Why doesn’t myAudi MMI function?
If your MMI doesn’t even turn on, it’s most likely not getting power. The compartment in the left side of your trunk houses the fuses that regulate a number of the MMI modules. Examine the fuses by prying open the side panel in the trunk.
Describe the Audi MMI display.
Voice recognition, a touchpad, and clever search tools
The user operation possibilities are incredibly diverse. They all work toward the same objective, which is to naturally and ergonomically lead the driver through the highly complex infotainment system with high-resolution displays.
Audi virtual cockpit
With a 12.3-inch TFT display, the Audi virtual cockpit is an entirely digital instrument panel. It features a resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels or 1,920 x 720 pixels in full HD, depending on the model. Its display graphics are incredibly detailed and sharp.
In tidy, bright, and highly detailed graphics, the display simply and concisely presents a variety of information. Along with the usual speed and rpm measurements, it also contains data on media, navigation, and driver aid systems. Along the lower edge are fixed indicators that display the current time, the outside temperature, the odometer reading, warning and informational symbols, and the date. The image is refreshed 60 times per second to ensure that the rev counter’s virtual needle moves smoothly and precisely.
The driver can choose between two viewpoints in the virtual cockpit of the Audi by pressing the View button on the multifunction steering wheel. While in driving mode, the tachometer and speedometer are shown as huge dial-type gauges, infotainment mode is dominated by a central window. It creates a sizable stage for the phone, radio, and audio regions’ lists or the navigation map. In this instance, a simple dial instrument is used to show the tachometer and speedometer. Both views in the S and RS versions prominently display red graphic features. The MMI also has a performance layout option where the tachometer is the primary display element, presented as a square graph, while performance and torque are displayed as percentages.
The driver can configure two additional perspectives for the Audi virtual cockpit plus in the MMI. As seen in the S versions, in addition to the Sport layout, there is a display graphic with a particularly dynamic design: These bar graphs of the RPM and speed have angular red visual components.
Free text search / MMI search
All fundamental menus in Audi MMI can be searched using the free text entering method similar to a search engine. After only a few letters are entered, it typically responds to searches while taking into account the position of the car at the time. For instance, to find a restaurant in Europe, just type in the restaurant’s name and the first few letters of the city; a list of results with locations will then show. This is also how searching for songs, albums, and radio stations works. The MMI search incorporates intelligent features in part.
If there is an internet connection, the list of results while looking for a restaurant, for instance, also contains Yelp reviews. Additionally, sorting can be done using a variety of criteria. The cost of gasoline is listed for filling stations. An alternative is to conduct a Google search.
Head-up-display
The head-up display projects data from assistance systems, warning messages, and other information pertinent to the driver into symbols and numbers that may be rapidly understood inside the driver’s immediate field of vision. The information is picked up by the eye very rapidly, so drivers don’t need to shift their concentration away from their usual long-range perspective.
Audi provides two unique systems. The image is projected onto the windshield in model series A4, Q5, and higher. The visual window is 200 by 80 mm in size, and the information appears to hover around two meters (6.6 ft) in front of the driver (7.9 x 3.1 in). The color image is produced using a TFT display with a white LED backlighting system. The picture is enlarged and redirected by two aspherical mirrors. The mirrors also correct for any distortions brought on by the windshield’s curvature. The head-up display’s height and brightness may both be changed using the Audi MMI, and the driver can decide which data should be displayed there.
The head-up display of the Audi Q2 projects the images and numbers onto a different glass panel. An electronic actuator behind the instrument cluster extends the 100 50 millimeter (3.9 x 2.0 in) panel upward when the system is turned on. The visual window’s height can be altered to match the seated driver’s height. The information to be shown, such as navigational symbols or details about the support systems, is selected via the MMI.
MMI touch
Audi offers a variety of MMI touch-based systems. On some models, there is a touchpad on the surface of a round rotary/pushbutton control in the center console. The touchpad is utilized for both character input and multi-finger movements, such as allowing the driver to zoom in on a map. Along the edge, buttons add functionality to the terminal. Another version of the bigger MMI all-in-touch is available: Each time a command is entered, the driver receives acoustic and tactile feedback as well as the ability to write, zoom, and scroll on its glass surface. In some instances, the MMI touch is also available as a console-mounted display. Its diagonal measures between 8.8 or 10.1 inches, depending on the available hardware. The driver controls all navigation and entertainment features on the big touch screen with a single finger. Additionally, the driver is able to type letters and symbols.
MMI touch response
With the MMI touch response, Audi is showcasing the most recent level of its MMI operating ideas. It was first used in the Audi A8 (2017), the fourth generation, and is now being introduced into other model lines. The 10.1-inch touch display with black panel technology serves as the centerpiece. When not in use, the screen virtually disappears into the instrument panel’s high-gloss black faceplate. The user interface with its clear graphics first shows when the system is launched. The TFT screen’s 1,540 x 720 pixel resolution offers outstanding contrast and razor-sharp images even when seen at an angle. Controlling navigation, media, and vehicle features is done with the big display. The driver may zoom, scroll, click, and swipe on it. Like a modern smartphone, the menu structure, which includes the search functions, is simple and flat.
The haptic feedback provided by the MMI touch response system is its main advantage. A specific amount of moderate pressure must be applied in order to activate a function when a finger touches the display glass. An electromagnet pushes the spring-mounted display very slightly to one side by about the width of a human hair, producing the mechanical pulse that the driver experiences as confirmation feedback. A little loudspeaker nearby makes a click noise at the same moment.
Utilizing the latest technology is even more appealing when there are clever, thorough solutions. The program certifies when a finger contacts an icon either through animation or a change in color. If the finger presses firmly enough to activate the function, the icon or list item temporarily illuminates. Many symbols are supported via long-touch and long-push functions, just like on a smartphone. This enables the driver, for example, to move a tile.
The air conditioning system and convenience amenities are controlled via a second display on the center tunnel console. The driver has the option to bookmark favorite functions. The screen measures 8.6 inches diagonally and has a 1,280 x 660 pixel resolution. The gear selector knob on the transmission rests on the driver’s wrist, making it quite comfortable to use the display. When the car is stopped, the driver can also type text using a digital keyboard or a cutting-edge handwriting recognition system that can read words written in their entirety as well as letters stacked on top of one another. Each letter that is identified generates an audible response, allowing the driver to maintain his or her eyes on the road at all times.
The two displays feature some sort of anti-fingerprint coating on their surfaces. This makes wiping away fingerprints simple. The light that is reflected is also refracted by an anti-glare layer. The reflections become blurry as a result, keeping the driver focused. Due to the toughening of the top layer, it is exceptionally robust and scratch-resistant.
Natural language voice control
Many phrasal patterns used in common speech are understood by voice control in natural language. Calling a contact only requires a command, such as “Call Peter Miller, please. Inputs in natural language like “Where can I refuel?” and “Where is the nearest Italian restaurant?” are also acknowledged by the navigation system. The new voice control system may be used without an Internet connection and is compatible with the Radio and Media menus. It also allows for the dictation of text messages. By pushing the voice control button on the steering wheel, voice control is turned on.
Models with MMI navigation plus and the modular infotainment platform 2+ (MIB 2+) include hybrid voice control. It offers two ways to respond to commands and enquiries. For starters, the system makes use of information about the user’s preferences, such as saved special destinations or navigational destinations. Another is that it uses the cloud to access knowledge. The driver’s query is transmitted as a data packet to speech recognition software. The response comes in less than two seconds if the network signal is strong.
The driver has complete freedom to issue oral commands.
The voice recognition system can comprehend phrases like “Please drive me to the Berlin Adlon Hotel. The deft dialogue manager permits interruptions and asks questions when appropriate. He or she also allows revisions and offers options. The driver can navigate through several menu regions while conversing with the voice control system. A contact from the phone book may be called, for instance, and the related address could be entered as a navigation destination. Additionally linked to media sources, the HVAC system, phone features, and a few Audi Connect services is the new hybrid voice control system.
Is MMI Connect for Audi free?
The future of the automobile depends on intelligent networking and communication solutions. With its LTE module, Audi is able to link its models to the Internet and incorporate cellphones into the entertainment system of the car in a number of different ways.
Audi connect
Audi Connect provides internet services for the brand’s vehicles. Depending on the model, the wide range of amenities includes everything from online traffic information and parking spot search to navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View, and finally the services of Audi connect safety & service. Additionally, Car-to-X services, which draw on the fleet’s collective intelligence, are available for some models.
The MMI or Audi virtual cockpit screen in the vehicle displays the Audi connect services, which can be accessed by voice command, MMI touch response, or the multifunction rotary/push-button control. The majority of information, including personalized messages, emails, text messages, and data from social network websites like Twitter, can also be read aloud to the driver.
Audi connect safety & service
Audi Connect Safety & Service’s offerings are divided into two categories. Emergency calls, online roadside help, and Audi service requests are all included in the first cluster. In the event of a serious collision, such as one in which the airbag has deployed, the vehicle will autonomously place an emergency call. In addition to providing crucial information including GPS coordinates, travel direction, and the number of occupants, it also establishes a voice and data connection with the Emergency Call Center. A professionally qualified service representative will inquire further about the accident’s severity so that the best support steps can be started right away. An ambulance will be sent to the accident scene if the accident victims are unresponsive. Using a switch in the roof module, the driver or front passenger can manually initiate the emergency call as well. The emergency call module has its own power supply, so even if the car’s electrical system fails, it can establish a voice connection. By pressing a button on the roof module, the driver or front passenger can easily manually activate the online roadside help. The location and pertinent vehicle status information are sent together with the connection to the Audi Service Center. Two weeks previous to the appointment for maintenance, the vehicle’s Audi service request function sends service-related information to the workshop that the customer specifies in the myAudi site. The service provider can then get in touch with the client to arrange a time.
The remote services, which can be managed using an app, are included in the second section of the packages. As an illustration, consider locking and unlocking the car, determining where it is parked, and calling the vehicle status. The status report, which the user can have shown on his smartphone, contains data about the open/closed state of windows and the unlocked/locked state of doors as well as the remaining range, fuel level, and oil level. The quick programming of the optional auxiliary heating feature is also possible using the app. Owners of Audi e-tron vehicles can see the charge status and electric range information using the myAudi app. Additionally, they can employ user-configurable timers to remotely turn on the climate control and charging processes. The offer is completed with charge and journey statistics.
Audi connect key
Audi has transformed the traditional car key into the Audi connect key, which is then sent to the user’s smartphone. It authorizes the start of the engine and is used to unlock and lock the car. Near field communication allows the car and the smartphone to communicate (NFC). This term describes a standard in which data is delivered over brief radio wave distances. The driver uses their smartphone, which has an NFC antenna, to unlock the car by holding it close to the driver’s door handle. The phone is inserted into the Audi phone box, which also has an NFC antenna, to start the engine.
The digital key in the smartphone contains very sensitive data that needs to be shielded against reading, copying, and manipulation. To do this, the Audi connect key is stored on the SIM card or directly in the smartphone in a secure memory and execution environment. Another security benefit is that the communication between the automobile and the smartphone is not mediated by the smartphone’s operating system because this secure element is connected directly to the NFC antenna via the single wire protocol (SWP).
Customers will soon be able to wirelessly distribute up to 15 keys to friends, family, or coworkers. When the car is opened, the key owner is recognized, and a range of settings from the user’s personal profile are loaded, including seat position, air conditioning settings, and navigation preferences. Because a smartphone may store keys for several vehicles, this method eliminates the one-to-one connection between a vehicle key and a vehicle. An Audi connect key card in credit card format is accessible in the vehicle for circumstances where the driver has to share the Audi connect key for a brief amount of time but does not want to hand up the smartphone. It can be turned on by the driver and given to valet parking staff, for example, or transferred in the event of a breakdown.
Due to the NFC chip’s ability to take its energy from an electromagnetic field created by its counterpart, the Audi connect key is always operational, regardless of whether the smartphone’s battery is charged (this depends on the specific model).
Audi connect SIM
Customers in Europe may receive the Audi connect SIM, which is a permanently implanted SIM card, along with the optional Audi connect package, depending on the model and country. It comes with limitless data for usage with connect services. In most European nations, the Audi connect SIM may also instantly access the provider for a certain country as needed. The customer no longer has to deal with exorbitant, regionally specialized roaming fees or onerous roaming confirmations.
Independent of the integrated Audi connect services, the customer can additionally purchase additional data packages for the WiFi hotspot via a unique web portal. This enables the passengers to use up to eight mobile devices to browse the internet.
Audi MMI connect App
Numerous additional features are available through Audi link services in the Audi MMI connect app, which may be accessed from the vehicle’s MMI system. One of these is syncing a smartphone calendar with the dashboard display. The driver can transfer the phone number of a contact person as a contact entry and import an appointment location from the smartphone for usage as a navigation destination. The system announces the location, time, and reason for an appointment. Additionally, users can store their favorite stations on their devices and access over 3,000 internet radio stations through the app. Additionally, it is possible to use internet media streaming with access to Napster products and services, as well as playback music that is locally stored on a smartphone, in the automobile. Additionally, the Audi MMI connect app may display up-to-date traffic data. The “Travel service makes recommendations for travel locales. Planning navigational destinations is possible on a computer or smartphone; specific destinations can be submitted to the Audi back end via the Google Maps, the Audi MMI connect app, and the web site for myAudi. After then, the driver can use the saved locations for in-car navigation.
The Audi MMI connect app is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play Store. After that, registration at myAudi is necessary. The driver can manage specific connect services, make service appointments, and access vehicle data at myAudi. This necessitates the system’s storage of the pertinent vehicle identification number.
Audi phone box
Near-field coupling allows the Audi phone box with wireless charging to wirelessly connect mobile devices to the vehicle antenna. This enables it to produce reception quality that is noticeably greater. Inductive charging based on the Qi standard is also made possible by the box if the mobile device is compatible with it. The receiver coil in the smartphone receives the current from a coil in the box’s base.
In the Audi A8 (2017), the Audi phone box is offered in multiple versionsfor the driver and the rear passengers, and with or without an NFC antenna connection. It takes on new functions including recognizing and authenticating the Audi connect key or the Audi connect key card depending on the other feature choices. The Audi phone box can be used by rear passengers to make private phone calls. In this instance, the handset is the remote control for the backseat.