Would you like to use your smartphone apps securely and conveniently in your vehicle? Thanks to App-Connect, that is easier than ever. It allows you to conveniently use selected apps and content right in your Volkswagen. They are transmitted to the display of the infotainment system and can be comfortably and clearly controlled within your line of vision. That makes it incredibly easy to access music, news, maps or audiobooks, for example.
Your smartphone apps are transmitted to the display of the infotainment system and can therefore be comfortably and clearly controlled within your line of vision. That makes it incredibly easy to access music, news, maps or audiobooks, for example. Volkswagen offers two interfaces for connecting smartphones, with numerous options: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by Google. The wireless connection option for the “Discover Media”, “Discover Pro” and “Ready 2 Discover” navigation systems also makes their use particularly convenient. To avoid distraction, only certified apps can be started during the journey.
Volkswagen AG allows you to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, the country-specific availability of both technologies is the responsibility of Apple and Google.
With CarPlay by Apple, you can control selected apps from your iPhone while driving. This can also be done wirelessly for VW Connect and We Connect-ready vehicles. Using these apps is as easy as it is from an iPhone. Phone, news, music – all at the touch of a button. You can even operate the system via voice command if you so desire. You can obtain further information directly from Apple.
With Android Auto by Google, you can safely operate applicable apps from your smartphone while driving. This can also be done wirelessly for VW Connect and We Connect-ready vehicles. And with Google Voice you can control everything by voice command. You can obtain further information directly from Google.