Tesla1856

Yeah, while there is no TouchScreen in our Q5-e, we don't really miss it (we got used to using the **** and the 2 toggle switches).

But since we were talking about music tracks ... yall do know you can CLICK the volume control (by gear-shift) left/right ... correct ?

Wiz33

Yea, Track selection on the volume **** and on the right steering wheel buttons set works but there's no mechanical way to go one level back up the tree, say to the album/artist setting. I also have not find a way to go from the media playback screen to the sound adjustment screen so if you're listening to an album that needs a bit more/less bass, you have to go back to the home screen and select sound.

Tesla1856

Adjust the volume one click, and while it's still on the screen ... touch the gear icon.

Wiz33

Cool. Thanks. I tried the gear but not while the volume indicator is active. But, basically, doing anything other than maybe go back to album/artist selection and selecting another album/artist is already more attention diversion I felt comfortable with while driving (well, maybe if I have lane assist on). Another problem is that even with the suspension on comfort in a RS, there's still enough movement in the cabin that half the time I ended up hitting the selection above or below the one I actually wants.

Tesla1856

Yeah, unfortunately ... doesn't really work better. I only tried it a couple of times real quick.

You can skip the initial "user confirm - OK" but it doesn't really seem to like it. Seems to de-rail things a bit (CarPlay didn't appear on main MMI screen like before).

The USB-Storage music starts playing when you start the A5, but still stops playing when Wireless CarPlay finally connects to the iPhone. Hmm.

AZAudiFan

Did you get your HomeLink issue solved? I'd be interested in how you use HomeLink. I understand why Audi put it in the MMI for those that want to open the garage door, turn on the lights and start their coffee maker , but I simply want to open one garage door only. When I arrive at home, the "do you want to send a signal to garage door #1" pops up and its one tap to open. However in the morning, after I back out of the garage, I have to shut off the rear view camera, tap the HomeLink icon, then tap to send the signal and finally swipe up to remove the message - there has to be an easier way?

Tesla1856

You don't have to close the backup-cam.
The menu-line is still at the very-top. Just swipe down and then touch the Garage-Door button.

jim2560

When in backup camera view you can swipe down the Notification area (small bar at the top) and the Homelink icon will be at the top.
S4 forum post https://www.audiworld.com/forums/s4-...pener-3011613/

AZAudiFan

Cool, thanks for the tip!

Wiz33

After 4 weeks. Notice more weird stuff.

Wireless CarPlay seems to have a range problem. If I use my phone mount near one of the cupholder. It's mostly stay connected but If I leave my phone on my belt (another 2 feet further). I get random disconnect/re-connect on Carplay from time to time. I even have it dropped out on my in the middle of a call.

Random media port disconnect when Carplay activates. Sometime, your media keeps on playing, sometimes it pauses the playback and you have to touch the media button to have it continue and a few times, it totally stopped and lost track history and I have to select the album and track all over again.