App Connect activation

[Captain Backfire]

Resurrecting an old thread here....
Is it possible to connect your car to the web via ‘car net’ and then activate app connect with a code that way somehow?!

 

[Nigel W]

Resurrecting an old thread here....
Is it possible to connect your car to the web via ‘car net’ and then activate app connect with a code that way somehow?!

I wish it was that simple, mine was in for a service the other week and they wanted 200 to turn on. They said can only be done at a main dealer and they have to connect it up to the VW computer after receiving a ‘one off’ virtual key from the parts department.
Not a happy bunny......

 

[Captain Backfire]

As if spending over £1,000 for the discover media headunit wasn’t enough! You can buy an after market headunit which has Apple play built in for a lot less. But don’t think you can then sell the discovery headunit on to recoup the money... vw hard code them into the chassis number some how!

 

[craigblues]

I've got the same but with the voice function. Unsure it was even an option on the list. Anyone know?

 

[Deleted Member]

On the MY18, voice control was £150+vat option. I missed it off the list and assumed it could be activated at a later date, but it cannot according to my dealer. But there was another poster on here who got his unlocked at his local dealer in Ireland, so it can be done in some locations.

For those without AppConnect I'd just get something like this instead - Pioneer AppRadio SPH-DA120 Car Stereo Bluetooth Touchscreen MP3 USB HDMI GPS DSP | eBay

 

[Salty Spuds]

We've got app connect but don't use it, can't really see the benefits tbh, unless I'm missing summat.

 

[AndyAK66]

Has any one had success activating the voice control via the activation key. I've asked my dealership showing them the "You can activate the voice control function by means of an activation key please contact your dealer" to date they haven't succeeded has anybody had any luck

 

[Dellmassive]

You have to pay for the activation key from your dealer.

I didn't bother.... wasn't worth the money.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Has any one had success activating the voice control via the activation key. I've asked my dealership showing them the "You can activate the voice control function by means of an activation key please contact your dealer" to date they haven't succeeded has anybody had any luck

Ayve ard voise aktivashun onn too carz arnd itt duzzent wurk. It carnt unnerstand mee, hits rubitsh.

 

[Pauly]

Im not aware of anyone that has had it activated, i know app connect is becoming a bit more widely available but it always seems to be a no on the voice one

 

[AndyAK66]

They gave me app connect foc when they couldn't activate it last time ... i can't get on with it. The voice connect in my 5.1gp was brilliant

 

[Apretext]

I assume it can't just be done by VCDS?

 

[Pauly]

Unfortunately not but just been scanning around some stuff and found this new documentation for dealers, heres an exert

This seems it should be possible

 

[AndyAK66]

That's brilliant thanks, its in for warranty work Thursday again.....

 

[Robert]

As usual, I just wanted to show off with my infotainment unit

 

[fezza68]

How did you do that and what are them 4 lights under your head unit?

 

[Loz]

What are them 4 lights under your head unit?

Its the infra red sensors that scan your hand movement and change the screen as you move your hand up to it. (Video cameras can see infra red)

 

[Robert]

I was just about to reply the same.

 

[fezza68]

Howd you get the web browser on the display?

 

[Robert]

I have used Mirror Link with my Samsung android phone. And the trick is that you need to install an app called LG MirrorDrive and use it with non LG phone. Also Button Savior is handy to have as it simplifies the use of the phone with the head unit touch screen.
With all of the above in place you can use and dispaly any app from your mobile on the vehicle infotainment unit.