Audi Smartphone Interface / Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kit for Audi A3 8V Facelift from Model Year 2017
Upgrade your Audi A3 8V Facelift from model year 2017 with the original Audi Smartphone Interface / Apple CarPlay® and bring modern smartphone functionality directly to your vehicle display. With this genuine retrofit kit, you can fully integrate your iPhone or Android smartphone into the MMI system of your Audi – including navigation via Google Maps or Waze, music streaming via Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Music, and convenient use of phone calls, WhatsApp messages and voice control. Operation is performed entirely via your Audi’s standard controls – the MMI controller, the buttons on the center console or the multifunction steering wheel. Navigation, music, calls and apps are clearly displayed on the original vehicle screen and the audio is played directly through the vehicle speakers of your Audi. This allows you to quickly and cleanly transform the standard MMI system of your Audi A3 into a modern infotainment system with Apple CarPlay® or Audi Smartphone Interface – without visible add-on devices or retrofit displays.
After installing this retrofit kit you will have access to the following functions, among others:
- Easy connection of your smartphone to the multimedia system of your Audi via USB
- Full operation via the vehicle buttons on the center console
- Additional control of next / previous track via the multifunction steering wheel
- Full access to your music library from various apps with track display
- Use of smartphone navigation such as Google Maps directly on the display of your Audi
- Complete audio output via the vehicle speakers for navigation, phone calls and music playback
- Everything is conveniently controlled via the MMI controller of your Audi
- Voice control of your smartphone can also be used for operation
- ...for more information please refer to the operating manual of your Audi MMI / MIB
The following apps are supported, for example:
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- Google Play Music
- Audible
- Waze
- Spotify
- Podcasts
- Google Maps Navigation
- TomTom Navigation
- WhatsApp – send and listen to messages via voice
- Calendar app – view upcoming events for the day
Note: All content and functions displayed in the vehicle via the Audi Smartphone Interface are provided and maintained by the smartphone manufacturers or the respective app providers.
Scope of delivery:
- 1x Original AUDI A3 8V Smartphone Interface (depending on model)
- 1x Original AUDI A3 8V pre-assembled wiring harness
- 1x Original AUDI A3 8V activation document for Smartphone Interface
- 1x Installation instructions (German)
Installation time: approx. 2 – 3 hours
⚠ Please provide the vehicle identification number (VIN) during the ordering process.
Compatible with the following vehicles:
- A3 (2017-2018) A3 Sedan (2017-2020)
- A3 Sportback (2017-2020)
- A3 Cabriolet (2017-2020)
- A3 Sportback e-tron (2017-2020)
- A3 Sportback g-tron (2017-2020)
- S3 (2017-2020)
- S3 Sedan (2017-2020)
- S3 Sportback (2017-2020)
- S3 Cabriolet (2017-2020)
- RS 3 Sedan (2017-2020)
- RS 3 Sportback (2017-2020)
Requirements for retrofit:
- Your Audi A3 must be model year 2017 or newer and equipped with one of the following navigation systems:
MMI Navigation (PR number 7UF) or MMI Navigation plus with touch input field (large navigation system / MMI)
and must already have a USB port and an AUX-IN connection in the center console
Would you like to order our retrofit kit but are unsure whether the requirements are met? We will gladly provide you with the individual equipment list of your vehicle free of charge – part of our customer service! Please use the subject “Equipment check” in our contact form at the following link: >> to the contact form <<
Notes:
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NOT compatible with pre-facelift models up to model year 2016!
- All content and functions displayed in the vehicle via the Audi Smartphone Interface are provided by the smartphone manufacturers or the respective app providers
- Please note that activation using the included activation document can only be carried out by an Audi authorized dealership. Activation using tools such as VCDS, VCP or Carly is NOT possible!
Need installation?
We also offer this product including installation and online activation at a fixed price (surcharge 189 EUR). Appointment requests can be made via our
customer service (
www.wibutec.com/kontakt). Please always include your vehicle VIN when making inquiries.
This product description has been translated automatically. The original and authoritative version is the German-language description. In case of any discrepancies or uncertainties, please refer to the German version.
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