Is there a way to connect Spotify or my music with using wires?

L

LaurenP

Registered User
Joined
Jul 15, 2017
Messages
166
Reaction score
39
Points
28
Hi is there a way to connect Spotify or any music media on my phone without using the USB wire? I find the wire really messy and it really P me of when it's all over the place :redface:

My friend Merc can do this via Bluetooth but when I connect my phone via Bluetooth I can't access my music (i.e Spotify, Google music and other music platform etc)

Appreciate everyone's help :)
 
LaurenP said:
Hi is there a way to connect Spotify or any music media on my phone without using the USB wire? I find the wire really messy and it really P me of when it's all over the place :redface:

My friend Merc can do this via Bluetooth but when I connect my phone via Bluetooth I can't access my music (i.e Spotify, Google music and other music platform etc)

Appreciate everyone's help :)
Click to expand...

You should be able to do via Bluetooth. Check your connection manager and make sure the phone is showing under ‘Media’ heading IIRC
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Kuku said:
You should be able to do via Bluetooth. Check your connection manager and make sure the phone is showing under ‘Media’ heading IIRC
Click to expand...
It's not working I can't hear anything :(
 
Go to media > Bluetooth and it should be there. Press play on Spotify and viola! Just make sure the volume is up on your phone and car


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Foshiznik said:
Go to media > Bluetooth and it should be there. Press play on Spotify and viola! Just make sure the volume is up on your phone and car


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
When I go into media it just shows WiFi settings.
 
I’m not in my car so doing this by memory but I click to the bottom right option (on the buttons not screen - as in below radio) and I keep clicking it to get to Bluetooth, cd, MMI, USB, etc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
i think what most people dont know is that on bluetooth you have to set bluetooth audio on music and hands free. Make sure both options are ticked in the mmi menus.

As another test if you got the bluetooth 'connected' play a youtube clip does that work?
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP and Foshiznik
Schizophonic said:
i think what most people dont know is that on bluetooth you have to set bluetooth audio on music and hands free. Make sure both options are ticked in the mmi menus.

As another test if you got the bluetooth 'connected' play a youtube clip does that work?
Click to expand...

Also works on Facebook when you play a video.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Foshiznik said:
I’m not in my car so doing this by memory but I click to the bottom right option (on the buttons not screen - as in below radio) and I keep clicking it to get to Bluetooth, cd, MMI, USB, etc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
That's what I see I'm connected to MMI already so why does it keep telling me to connect? WiFi.?? I don't have WiFi lol
 

Attachments

  • 15335870322905230087440038064626.jpg
    15335870322905230087440038064626.jpg
    747.9 KB · Views: 833
Schizophonic said:
i think what most people dont know is that on bluetooth you have to set bluetooth audio on music and hands free. Make sure both options are ticked in the mmi menus.

As another test if you got the bluetooth 'connected' play a youtube clip does that work?
Click to expand...
How do I turn this on? I just tested on YouTube and I can't hear anything on my phone
 
because you said a bad word.

Ummm you got an MIB2 however I only have an MIB1. I can't show you the correct settings but you need to right on your job dial on the connectivity settings to make sure both telephone and media is enabled.

I only know this because on my brother a4 8W i've found the setting when I was in the passenger setting my spotify to play on his car.
 
  • Like
Reactions: maxpayne and LaurenP
If you go to Bluetooth settings it has a list of things you can do like calls, texts and audio. The calls will say enabled but the others may not so just need to enable them


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
I believe Spotify needs Android Auto to connect to the MMI, this is why you need the USB lead. If you load music files onto your phone (e.g. MP3) you should be able to stream these via bluetooth
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Schizophonic said:
because you said a bad word.

Ummm you got an MIB2 however I only have an MIB1. I can't show you the correct settings but you need to right on your job dial on the connectivity settings to make sure both telephone and media is enabled.

I only know this because on my brother a4 8W i've found the setting when I was in the passenger setting my spotify to play on his car.
Click to expand...
I do not see the Bluetooth settings anywhere I'm going insane this heat is not helping too :(((
 
Chris43 said:
I believe Spotify needs Android Auto to connect to the MMI, this is why you need the USB lead. If you load music files onto your phone (e.g. MP3) you should be able to stream these via bluetooth
Click to expand...
Are you 100% sure? Why people Aya you can then? I'm confused lol
 
LaurenP said:
Are you 100% sure? Why people Aya you can then? I'm confused lol
Click to expand...
You can definitely play Spotify through Bluetooth (albeit the volume seems a lot lower than through android auto). Make sure on your phone for the bluetooth connection to your car you've allowed access to media etc. I get it working by pairing the phone to the car, and then clicking on the media option on the MMI. Then choose Bluetooth player and it plays. Hope that helps?
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Adam Hindle said:
You can definitely play Spotify through Bluetooth (albeit the volume seems a lot lower than through android auto). Make sure on your phone for the bluetooth connection to your car you've allowed access to media etc. I get it working by pairing the phone to the car, and then clicking on the media option on the MMI. Then choose Bluetooth player and it plays. Hope that helps?
Click to expand...
Thank you but I cannot find the Bluetooth settings on the MMI. Where is it located at? I search everything :(
 
LaurenP said:
Thank you but I cannot find the Bluetooth settings on the MMI. Where is it located at? I search everything :(
Click to expand...
I mean on your phone, under Bluetooth you should be able to access settings for each connection, under there it has various toggles for items such as "Media, Calls, Messages" etc which is what allows your car to access these things. Make sure these are all turned on. Then access the media option on the MMI.
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Adam Hindle said:
You can definitely play Spotify through Bluetooth (albeit the volume seems a lot lower than through android auto). Make sure on your phone for the bluetooth connection to your car you've allowed access to media etc. I get it working by pairing the phone to the car, and then clicking on the media option on the MMI. Then choose Bluetooth player and it plays. Hope that helps?
Click to expand...

Does this method allow you to skip / repeat tracks etc via the steering wheel controls?
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
LaurenP said:
Hi is there a way to connect Spotify or any music media on my phone without using the USB wire? I find the wire really messy and it really P me of when it's all over the place
Click to expand...

Why not buy a short usb lead so it fits neatly away in the centre arm rest?
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
Adam Hindle said:
I mean on your phone, under Bluetooth you should be able to access settings for each connection, under there it has various toggles for items such as "Media, Calls, Messages" etc which is what allows your car to access these things. Make sure these are all turned on. Then access the media option on the MMI.
Click to expand...
I do t see this option on my Samsung S8. I'm legit lost :rapture:
 
LaurenP said:
I do t see this option on my Samsung S8. I'm legit lost :rapture:
Click to expand...
From memory, get in the car and pair your S8 to the car via Bluetooth.

Swipe down on your S8 and open bluetooth. You should see the paired device (Audi mmi). There should be a settings option, which if you open that, allows you to select what share via BT.
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
davemk said:
From memory, get in the car and pair your S8 to the car via Bluetooth.

Swipe down on your S8 and open bluetooth. You should see the paired device (Audi mmi). There should be a settings option, which if you open that, allows you to select what share via BT.
Click to expand...
Sorry for the late reply. As you can see attached photo. I have ticked all the boxes on my phone but I still can't hear anything on my phone and car audio :(
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20180808-163854_Settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20180808-163854_Settings.jpg
    210.1 KB · Views: 702
Ill take some photos when I’m in my car later this evening


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: LaurenP
I always found the sound to be a bit pants over Bluetooth compared to via cable.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Adam14, oli356 and LaurenP
LaurenP said:
Sorry for the late reply. As you can see attached photo. I have ticked all the boxes on my phone but I still can't hear anything on my phone and car audio :(
Click to expand...

Go to the MMI Connection Manager. Look for the BT Audio Player. That should list your phone. If it doesn't, you need to assign your phone as the audio player.
 
davemk said:
Go to the MMI Connection Manager. Look for the BT Audio Player. That should list your phone. If it doesn't, you need to assign your phone as the audio player.
Click to expand...
As you can see it's connected. I can't hear anything.
 

Attachments

  • 15337579237111956093161869971825.jpg
    15337579237111956093161869971825.jpg
    912.9 KB · Views: 536
And this is my volume keys on my phone
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20180808-205353_Nova Launcher.jpg
    Screenshot_20180808-205353_Nova Launcher.jpg
    1.1 MB · Views: 768
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
Using MyAudi with Connect
Replies
13
Views
2K
The Challinor
The Challinor
S
is there way to tell e p b is on?
Replies
17
Views
2K
sbarker
S
R
is there a easy way to get album art on the sd card?
Replies
16
Views
8K
SILVAF0XX
SILVAF0XX
Inertiauk
My A3 Saloon is on its way... Tuning box or map ?
Replies
5
Views
936
GSB
GSB
L
Is there a way to stop the car from moving when you lift of the brake? (Automatic)
Replies
50
Views
10K
NevMan
NevMan
Top
Back