Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth FAQs

to four different Bluetooth cell phones can be paired to the Audi cell phone preparation; however, only one phone can be connected actively at one time. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is the name of a wireless technology standard that allows different types of electronic devices to interact via short-range radio waves.<br><br> Because of the versatility of Bluetooth wireless technology, enabled devices do not share all of the same profiles. Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled phones that have a hands-free profile. The standard allows a wide range of devices to communicate with each other with minimal user effort.<br><br> Why does Audi recommend using a phone cradle? An Audi phone cradle (sold separately) better ensures that your cell phone will work in the Audi vehicle with full functionality. The cradle also provides the benefit of charging the phone as well as access to an external antenna for improved reception.<br><br> On some Audi vehicles, good cell-phone reception without using the cradle could be challenging. How do I answer a call using the Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth? If you are using a cradle, the phone needs to be docked in the cradle.<br><br> If you are using Bluetooth, the phone needs to be powered on with Bluetooth active and paired to the vehicle. You can now answer calls without touching the phone, using one of two methods: o Press the cTalk d button on the steering wheel. o Press the soft-key cAnswer call d on the MMI.<br><br> How do I make a call using Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth? If you are using a cradle, the phone needs to be docked in the cradle. If you are using Bluetooth, the phone needs to be powered on with Bluetooth active and paired to the vehicle.<br><br> You can now make calls without touching the phone, using one of two methods: 1) Via Steering Wheel and Voice Control o Press the cTalk d button on the steering wheel. o Say cDial Number. d The vehicle will ask you what number you would like to call. o Say the number you would like to call in one continuous string or in groups of numbers.<br><br> The vehicle will confirm the number. o Say cDial d and the number will be dialed. 2) Via Audi MMI o Using the MMI control knob, enter the digits for the phone number you would like to call.<br><br> o Spin the MMI control knob to cOK d and press it; the number will be dialed. How do I get Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth? Audi Phone Preparation with Bluetooth is currently available on the 2005 Audi A6 and the 2005 A8 (availability delayed until January 2005).<br><br> Other models forthcoming. What is the Bluetooth availability on the 2005 A8 and other Audi vehicles (effective 4Q2004)? Bluetooth is available as a standard feature on the new A6, the A8 (KW47 production replacing OnStar telematics) and planned availability as on option on the 2006 A4/A3.<br><br> Voice control is optional on the new A6 and standard on the A8 (KW47 production). Can I access voice mail using the Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth? On phones that support this feature, voice-mail tones can be entered during a call.<br><br> This is done using the MMI controls. Why does my Bluetooth phone not work with the Audi system or only provide limited functionality? Even though Bluetooth is a standard, there are differences in the phones and the level of Bluetooth support that each provides.<br><br> Audi will continue to evaluate new Bluetooth phones to identify phones that are supported and not supported. Will the Audi V60 phone work with the new phone preparation? Yes, the phone is compatible with the new phone preparation.<br><br> However, a new cradle needs to be purchased (part number 4F0 051 435 E). Older cradles will not work on the new phone preparation. Does Bluetooth work with the cinsert latest and greatest cell phone d?<br><br> If it 9s not on the Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth Phone List , we cannot guarantee compatibility, even if it has Bluetooth. Many phones do not implement Bluetooth correctly. We are working with many cell phone manufacturers to correct the problem.<br><br> If it doesn 9t work with our Bluetooth phone preparation, it most often does not work with any of our competitors (Acura, Lexus, BMW, etc.). We plan on updating the Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth Phone List quarterly and as needed. Does the Motorola V710 using Verizon work with the Audi Cell Phone Preparation with Bluetooth?<br><br> Yes, it does work in Bluetooth mode to dial out and to receive phone calls over the Audi system. What doesn 9t work is displaying the address book in the MMI. This is a Motorola Bluetooth issue, not an Audi issue.<br><br> Motorola is fixing this problem and has indicated they will patch the phone at a later date to support Bluetooth address book display. When will the cradle for the V710 be available? The V710 cradle is expected in the first quarter of 2005.<br><br> The cradle has the additional benefit of providing access to the phonebook without waiting for the Motorola patch. Is Bluetooth retrofittable? No.<br><br>

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