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Audi Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto: Retrofit and Factory Activation

Audi CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades usually fall into two categories. Here you can either add wireless phone projection with a retrofit interface kit, or enable factory Smartphone Interface on supported MIB-HS / MHS2 systems using an SD activation bundle. The right option depends on what infotainment hardware is already in your car.

Wireless retrofit kits (MMI-based systems)

If your Audi was delivered without Smartphone Interface, a retrofit interface kit is typically the practical solution. The kit works with the factory screen and controls, so you keep the familiar MMI menus and add CarPlay/Android Auto for daily use.

Fitment examples in this category

  • Audi A4 A5 S4 S5 RS5 2013–2016
  • Audi A6 S6 2012–2015
  • Audi A7 S7 2016–2017
  • Audi Q3 2015–2018
  • Audi Q5 SQ5 2013–2017

You will also see retrofit options grouped by infotainment generation (MMI 3G, 3G Plus, MIB, RMC, Symphony, Concert). This matters because the same Audi model can use different head units depending on trim and year.

What owners usually want from the retrofit route

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto for everyday driving
  • Wired mode when you prefer a cable connection
  • Control through the factory buttons/knob and the original screen
  • The original MMI interface stays available, so switching back is easy

Factory activation via SD (MIB-HS / MHS2)

If your car is based on MIB-HS / MHS2 and the hardware supports Smartphone Interface, you may be able to enable factory functions without adding a retrofit module. That is the purpose of the activation/update bundle.

In addition to enabling wired CarPlay and wired Android Auto where supported, this type of bundle is often chosen when the owner wants a complete system refresh in one purchase, with software components and related databases packaged together.

A few cars may still need coding after the update so the newly enabled services appear correctly in the menu. If you share your current version information, we can confirm what to expect before you order.

Vehicle examples commonly associated with this activation path include Audi A3, A4, A5, Q2, Q5, and Q7 across supported mid-2010s to 2020-era setups. Exact fitment depends on the current system version.

Delivery, trust, and support

CarPlay / Android Auto products in this category are shipped with tracking and are typically delivered via DHL.

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Tech support and compatibility check: https://navi-world.com/contact-us/