Activate and unlock Smartphone Interface · suitable for Audi
For Audi Smartphone Interface, the software version and connection equipment must match. Any required firmware update is assessed separately from activation.
Check the system and vehicle before buying
Suitable for Audi vehicles
- For Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Version information through the Red Engineering menu
- USB hardware and any required update are also checked
Notes
MIB2 systems with identifiers such as MST2, MHI2 or MHS2 may be suitable for activation. The identifier alone does not authorise a purchase. The described MIB2 units without navigation and with only one SD card slot are not supported by this offer.
A socket marked “Charge Only” is insufficient for a smartphone data connection. A suitable USB socket with wiring and coding may be required on affected devices. Update requirements also need clarification for premium sound systems.
To find out whether we can activate your vehicle, select the Have this system checked ↗ button below.
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Match your vehicle, installed software version and equipment to your desired function. Order only after we confirm suitability.
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Digital download / Ready-made SD card
Which option suits me? Download or SD card?Installing the activation
How do I install the activation?Read about downloads, shipping and appointments ↗
We provide digital services by download. Prepared SD cards are sent as letters within Germany. We ship to other European countries offered at checkout exclusively by Deutsche Post Standardbrief International. Delivery time depends on the destination country. For a download, you need a Windows desktop computer or Windows laptop with an SD card reader and your own suitable SD card of at least 8 GB. Do not use an original navigation SD card. You see the exact processing and delivery information in the cart before ordering. Shipping costs are shown in the cart after a successful vehicle check and before ordering.
Frequently asked questions and limitations
Is every MIB2 device suitable?
No. The device variant, full software version and equipment must match. Identifiers such as MST2, MHI2 or MHS2 help with classification but do not establish suitability on their own. We do not offer this activation for the described MIB2 devices without navigation and with only one SD slot.
Is a USB socket that charges the smartphone enough?
No. Charging does not confirm a data connection. A socket marked Charge Only is insufficient for smartphone connectivity. Depending on the device, suitable USB hardware with wiring and coding may be required. Activation does not replace these hardware modifications.
Does my system need an update or coding first?
Any required firmware update is assessed separately from activation. Premium sound systems require a separate check of the update path. Audi may also require OBD2 coding or activation of the Green Engineering menu; the individual check and instructions clarify the specific scope.
Can I add Apple CarPlay or carry out a retrofit with this service?
On a suitable existing MIB2 system, activation can enable the smartphone function already supported by the hardware and software. A retrofit involving hardware changes, installation of a new radio or a missing USB data port is not included in this service. The MIB2 solutions described here start with wired use; wireless functionality is not promised.
Can I have the vehicle's voice control activated?
If voice control is not yet activated in your vehicle, we enable it at no extra charge as part of the checked activation for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
This addition is part of the individually checked smartphone activation. It does not imply a blanket commitment for every vehicle.
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Make, model or software prefix alone does not establish suitability. The complete version information, vehicle details and USB equipment are decisive. Use the compatibility check before ordering.
Legal and customer information
Suitability is confirmed only for the individually verified vehicle and system combination. No software licences or third-party rights are sold or transferred. Brands are mentioned to describe vehicle compatibility objectively. The provider is ProTech Schrötter; there is no business affiliation with the vehicle manufacturers.
Subsequent software updates