Help with Live Traffic
07-09-2013, 03:37 AM
#11
AudiWorld Super User
[quote=audi40;24463480]Yes, but isn't the Sirius traffic supposed to be included for 4 years?
Yes, for 3G Nav+ 2013+ new car purchasers only; the OP purchased a CPO. There has been some discussion on this as Sirius will not transfer a Sirius account to a new owner. One member fought hard on this and managed to get it done but it was apparently a one-off customer concession where the dealer or AOA may have absorbed the cost.
Yes, for 3G Nav+ 2013+ new car purchasers only; the OP purchased a CPO. There has been some discussion on this as Sirius will not transfer a Sirius account to a new owner. One member fought hard on this and managed to get it done but it was apparently a one-off customer concession where the dealer or AOA may have absorbed the cost.
08-07-2013, 06:57 AM
#12
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I use Audi Connect (minus Google Maps & Wifi) using a PrePaid Sim Card. I only use the Send-To-Car & the Google Local Search.
I have barely used 3MB (yes that is MB) in the past year and I and Google Searching destinations all the time. I paid $15 for the Sim Card and $15 for 15MB of data and I still haven't used half of it in over a year.
There is a whole discussion about the Pre-paid option here.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2818216
I have barely used 3MB (yes that is MB) in the past year and I and Google Searching destinations all the time. I paid $15 for the Sim Card and $15 for 15MB of data and I still haven't used half of it in over a year.
There is a whole discussion about the Pre-paid option here.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2818216
I'm trying out Connect for 1 month. So far I am underwhelmed. I don't think I would ever use the "browser" function, I would use my phone. Google satellite imagery is nice, but I kind of prefer the plain maps. I'm sure Google search is a nice feature, but again phone and siri works for that. I don't need a wifi hotspot in my car (again my phone can do that). I don't even get 3G in my area, it is 2G roaming...
I would maybe pay $5 a month for it, but I'd still have to think about it. So far I plan on letting it expire and not renewing, maybe something will change my mind.
I would maybe pay $5 a month for it, but I'd still have to think about it. So far I plan on letting it expire and not renewing, maybe something will change my mind.
The one thing that makes it all worth the subscription fee is the ability to send a destination from Google Maps on your desktop computer to your car. You can do a quick search on your home or work PC, and click Send to send the destination to your car and call it up as the navigation destination. It is very quick, easy, and you can verify the accuracy. I love that feature.
11-21-2015, 08:09 PM
#13
AudiWorld Senior Member
Apologies for resurrecting the thread but I still don't understand all the Audi options just yet. When I first received delivery of my non certified car from indipendent dealer the navigation showed traffic density (green/red markers) to help me see traffic patterns. Then suddenly it disappeared. Every one in a BIG while it becomes available again.
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
Is Sirius the source of this information or other?? Do I call Sirius or Audi dealer to set this feature back up? If dealer, do I call individual dealer or an AOA number? And since this keeps being available then not available, could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
Thanks in advance.
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
Is Sirius the source of this information or other?? Do I call Sirius or Audi dealer to set this feature back up? If dealer, do I call individual dealer or an AOA number? And since this keeps being available then not available, could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
Thanks in advance.
11-22-2015, 04:17 AM
#14
AudiWorld Super User
Apologies for resurrecting the thread but I still don't understand all the Audi options just yet. When I first received delivery of my non certified car from indipendent dealer the navigation showed traffic density (green/red markers) to help me see traffic patterns. Then suddenly it disappeared. Every one in a BIG while it becomes available again.
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
Is Sirius the source of this information or other?? Do I call Sirius or Audi dealer to set this feature back up? If dealer, do I call individual dealer or an AOA number? And since this keeps being available then not available, could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
Thanks in advance.
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
Is Sirius the source of this information or other?? Do I call Sirius or Audi dealer to set this feature back up? If dealer, do I call individual dealer or an AOA number? And since this keeps being available then not available, could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
Thanks in advance.
http://www.siriusxm.com/servlet/Sate...=SXM%2FWrapper
11-23-2015, 11:17 AM
#15
AudiWorld Member
Yes, you may see it work some month and not work other months if you are not subscribed.
From time to time, Sirius does free previews of music and traffic. Right now, traffic is free from 11/19-12-2. I think TMC logo on the NAV screen is what tells you the Sirius Traffic is active.
I believe it's $3.99/month, with the option of cheaper with long term plan.
From time to time, Sirius does free previews of music and traffic. Right now, traffic is free from 11/19-12-2. I think TMC logo on the NAV screen is what tells you the Sirius Traffic is active.
I believe it's $3.99/month, with the option of cheaper with long term plan.
11-24-2015, 06:40 PM
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I bought a C7 S6 CPO with 4500 miles. I had three weeks left on the free trial of Sirius, but I had it switched over to my exisiting SiriusXM account which had more channels than the trial version. Also, I lost my Audi Connect free trial, but I purchased the 30 month package from Verizon. So I have Sirius and Audi Connect - problem is I don't have Live Traffic. At least I can't get it to come up anywhere. I read the owner's manual, went to menu -> info and nothing. Just a screen that says info on how to subscribe to Sirius. I have the soft button for Audi Connect and that works fine, but no live traffic.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
11-24-2015, 07:23 PM
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Wait. I just got a 13 CPO and was told there was no free trial period for Audi connect with CPO. Only for new purchases. I would like a free trial. Do I call aoa and ask them to turn it on? There is a SIM card in my car. It says 2G on my MMI screen and its grayed out. I would love to try it out as I'm going on a holiday road trip! Any arvice? Thanks
11-25-2015, 03:59 PM
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Apologies for resurrecting the thread but I still don't understand all the Audi options just yet. When I first received delivery of my non certified car from indipendent dealer the navigation showed traffic density (green/red markers) to help me see traffic patterns. Then suddenly it disappeared. Every one in a BIG while it becomes available again.
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
...could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
I would like to have this feature permanently so I don't have to depend on smartphone. After reading thread, still confused.
...could this be a setting/glitch, or just a tease to get me to re-buy service that's expired?
Yes, you may see it work some month and not work other months if you are not subscribed.
From time to time, Sirius does free previews of music and traffic. Right now, traffic is free from 11/19-12-2. I think TMC logo on the NAV screen is what tells you the Sirius Traffic is active.
From time to time, Sirius does free previews of music and traffic. Right now, traffic is free from 11/19-12-2. I think TMC logo on the NAV screen is what tells you the Sirius Traffic is active.
After my recent 35k service at the dealer, I received another complimentary 3-month Sirius trial. It just officially ended a week ago, but today I still do have traffic and around 30 random Sirius radio channels available. In a few days those will probably go away...
I have been willing to pay for the Audi Connect subscription, but for not Sirius/traffic.
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