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12-08-2017, 09:16 AM
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My free trial of Audi connect ended and I am not purchasing the option. I use Android Auto for trips and I like that I can ask Google questions.
Just for kicks, I tried using the long press speech while NOT connected to AA. I get a pop-up screen letting me know that I will have limited access to my external devices voice assistant. I don't remember exactly what it said. There is also a selection "Resume" and "Cancel". Selecting Resume does nothing. However If I ask a Google search question, It works 80% of the time! I really like this, I just it was more reliable and I did not have to wait for the popup message.
I could not find anything about this in the manual.
Has anyone else found features by accident that is not documented or otherwise?
Just for kicks, I tried using the long press speech while NOT connected to AA. I get a pop-up screen letting me know that I will have limited access to my external devices voice assistant. I don't remember exactly what it said. There is also a selection "Resume" and "Cancel". Selecting Resume does nothing. However If I ask a Google search question, It works 80% of the time! I really like this, I just it was more reliable and I did not have to wait for the popup message.
I could not find anything about this in the manual.
Has anyone else found features by accident that is not documented or otherwise?
Last edited by GaryK4; 12-08-2017 at 02:50 PM.
12-08-2017, 09:32 AM
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Just for kicks, I tried using the long press speech while NOT connected to AA. I get a pop-up screen letting me know that I will have limited access to my external devices voice assistant. I don't remember exactly what it said. There is also a selection "Resume" and "Cancel". Selecting Resume does nothing. However If I ask a Google search question, It works 80% of the time! I really like this, I just it was more reliable and I did not have to wait for the popup message.
I could not find anything about this in the manual.
I could not find anything about this in the manual.
There is a separate thread that discusses "hidden gems" in the vehicle.
12-08-2017, 09:37 AM
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You can press and hold MMI dial to remove "cards" from Android Auto home screen since swiping or tapping on the huge touchpad does nothing..
Also if you have OK Google activated on your device, you don't even have to press & hold the button on your steering wheel. As long as it's connected via BT, it will work. I've been using this for over 6 years, it works the same way on most cars. Short press = vehicle voice control, Long Press = phone voice control.
Also if you have OK Google activated on your device, you don't even have to press & hold the button on your steering wheel. As long as it's connected via BT, it will work. I've been using this for over 6 years, it works the same way on most cars. Short press = vehicle voice control, Long Press = phone voice control.
12-08-2017, 10:04 AM
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You can press and hold MMI dial to remove "cards" from Android Auto home screen since swiping or tapping on the huge touchpad does nothing..
Also if you have OK Google activated on your device, you don't even have to press & hold the button on your steering wheel. As long as it's connected via BT, it will work. I've been using this for over 6 years, it works the same way on most cars. Short press = vehicle voice control, Long Press = phone voice control.
Also if you have OK Google activated on your device, you don't even have to press & hold the button on your steering wheel. As long as it's connected via BT, it will work. I've been using this for over 6 years, it works the same way on most cars. Short press = vehicle voice control, Long Press = phone voice control.
I have been doing Long Press to activate OK Google.
12-08-2017, 12:14 PM
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Like Hey Siri.. etc.
12-08-2017, 05:40 PM
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My bride found out today that if you are driving in reverse, and receive a phone call,
MMI won’t let you answer it. Haven’t performed any additional tests but it was interesting to learn.
MMI won’t let you answer it. Haven’t performed any additional tests but it was interesting to learn.
12-11-2017, 03:55 PM
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Not MMI related but yesterday I found out if you are using navigation and you have ACC engaged. The car will slowdown for the upcoming nav turn. If you dont disengage it and once you finish turning it will get back up to speed until the next turn is comes for it to slowdown again. Honestly didnt check the manual for that tho lol
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12-12-2017, 08:48 PM
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Interesting about temp setting lock in rear, on 3-zone system does it lock as well? I'll try this.
Other cool thing is there is a cylindrical space that extends into door pockets, add'l space that you can store things you don't need daily, like umbrella, flashlight, etc..
Other cool thing is there is a cylindrical space that extends into door pockets, add'l space that you can store things you don't need daily, like umbrella, flashlight, etc..