To Cancel Audi Connect or not?
#11
AudiWorld Super User
That's an excellent workaround.
"FWIW, my AT&T just ended, and I find that if I use the phone as a mobile hotspot for the car (2016 - no carplay/android auto), everything works just fine. Now if I can just get it to automagically turn on the hotspot when the bluetooth connects, it would be perfect."
"FWIW, my AT&T just ended, and I find that if I use the phone as a mobile hotspot for the car (2016 - no carplay/android auto), everything works just fine. Now if I can just get it to automagically turn on the hotspot when the bluetooth connects, it would be perfect."
Last edited by Huey52; 09-24-2018 at 02:45 AM.
#12
AudiWorld Senior Member
I was referring to the ability to seemly switch between functions of the car using the steering wheel control, never having to pair or connect....the way I can use in-car google search to find a phone number and then dial it without ever taking my hands off the wheel, or impute destinations to the nave from a search. Yes, AA is controllable from the wheel, but not in the integrated fashion the MMI offers. I just think people fail to realize just exactly what MMI is capable of doing because they never take the time to learn the system. Again, AA is a very worthy substitute, but I enjoy the additional functionality/integration MMI offers me. Clearly many people could care less. I used my finds CarPlay system for a few days....hated it compared to MMI 95% of the time.
#13
I was referring to the ability to seemly switch between functions of the car using the steering wheel control, never having to pair or connect....the way I can use in-car google search to find a phone number and then dial it without ever taking my hands off the wheel, or impute destinations to the nave from a search. Yes, AA is controllable from the wheel, but not in the integrated fashion the MMI offers. I just think people fail to realize just exactly what MMI is capable of doing because they never take the time to learn the system. Again, AA is a very worthy substitute, but I enjoy the additional functionality/integration MMI offers me. Clearly many people could care less. I used my finds CarPlay system for a few days....hated it compared to MMI 95% of the time.
#14
AudiWorld Senior Member
I'm telling you that I only control the system from my steering wheel. The only thing I have to do is plug in a usb cable when I start up my car, and I do that anyway to keep my phone charged. I am wondering if something is mis-configured in your setup. For example, no matter what screen you are on, if you press and hold the speak button, Google assistant activates.
#15
AudiWorld Member
Yes I understand what you are saying....but I'm not making my point clear to you I guess. There are things MMI can do that AA can NOT do view voice or using the steering wheel control. I find these features very helpful and are absent from AA. That's why I'm trying to say. For example, you can not use AA to search and dial a phone number in the same hands-free manner as with MMI. I was just pointing that out...it's a negligible difference to most I guess but something I find important and enjoy. My AudiConnect is only $10/month so I feel it's more reasonable in price than model year 17 owners must pay. Like I said, thankfully AA/CarPlay are excellent FREE alternatives that do a majority of what MMI does (and sometimes better).
#17
AudiWorld Super User
Just checked my potential renewal. I do have an existing AT&T Cell plan so $10 per month.
Otherwise $20 for Audi "30 days Auto Renew" plans.
Otherwise $20 for Audi "30 days Auto Renew" plans.
Last edited by Huey52; 09-25-2018 at 12:30 PM.
#18
Mines just expired few days ago. I didn't renew though since i primarily use AA for Waze. Google maps through MMI is definitely nice but for me, I load up Waze majority of the time when I'm driving for directions and watch out for popos 😜
My primary setup with waze on VC and JB4 gauges on phone
My primary setup with waze on VC and JB4 gauges on phone
#19
Not sure on iphones though.
#20
AudiWorld Member
I have AT&T as well. Did you get the renewal through Audi with your AT&T account info, or add it as a device to your existing AT&T plan?