First get the EA app and create an account.
Thanks for the tip. Did you have to give up navigation completely to get rid of lagginess, or do you access it only from its own dedicated screen (or home screen)?Remove the built in navigation panel that shows the map from the customizable screens. That one change eliminated the responsiveness issue on the touch screen for me and others.
You could put a button for it on one of the screens - and then when you need it press the small button. Honestly, the built-in nav is atrocious. Like, 1990s atrocious. I'm hopeful that it'll get better, but honestly I don't even have a button for it on any screen other than the home/folder screen. Apple CarPlay is light-years ahead. I can't speak to Android Auto, but everyone says good things. The only downside to them is that you don't get the ID light, which is pretty useless as implemented anyway for built-in nav.Thanks for the tip. Did you have to give up navigation completely to get rid of lagginess, or do you access it only from its own dedicated screen (or home screen)?
It's a real bummer about the light. The nav directions still show up in the HUD with Android Auto so it's not like the data isn't being accessed by the car. My hope is this comes with a future update, but I'm not holding my breath.You could put a button for it on one of the screens - and then when you need it press the small button. Honestly, the built-in nav is atrocious. Like, 1990s atrocious. I'm hopeful that it'll get better, but honestly I don't even have a button for it on any screen other than the home/folder screen. Apple CarPlay is light-years ahead. I can't speak to Android Auto, but everyone says good things. The only downside to them is that you don't get the ID light, which is pretty useless as implemented anyway for built-in nav.
Same as @Bubbajet mentioned, I also use CarPlay instead for navigation app choices. IMHO, the map apps available in iOS and Android are light years ahead of the built in navigation. So, I don't know if using the built-in navigation full screen causes lag, but if I recall when I tested it just once, it was choppy full screen as well.Thanks for the tip. Did you have to give up navigation completely to get rid of lagginess, or do you access it only from its own dedicated screen (or home screen)?
Thanks! Just did this. When I came back from a long drive just now I noticed it began charging even though I had that schedule setup. Is that a bug?If you do not have a smart EVSE (charger) then program a charging location and time into the system.
You said after a long drive - maybe you were below the lower battery charge limit? From the manual:Thanks! Just did this. When I came back from a long drive just now I noticed it began charging even though I had that schedule setup. Is that a bug?
That must have been it. I was less than 20%You said after a long drive - maybe you were below the lower battery charge limit? From the manual:
Lower battery charge limit
The lower battery charge limit defines the minimum charge level for a stored charging location. A minimum range can be ensured with this function.
— Touch the function button in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system→ page 31.
— Set the lower battery charge limit in the profile of the charging location.
Following connection to a power supply, the vehicle first charges up to the lower battery charge limit. Only then are preferred charging times, off-peak times or a departure time for timer-controlled charging taken into consid- eration.
Same thing happened to me yesterday with a charging location and departure time set. The battery SOC was above the charge immediately limit but it started charging anyway. I pressed Stop on the main screen, powered off the car, unplugged the charge cord. Then powered up and down the car and plugged in again with no changes. That time it wait to start charging after midnight. It stopped a few hours before the departure time and did not come close to reaching the specified SOC.Thanks! Just did this. When I came back from a long drive just now I noticed it began charging even though I had that schedule setup. Is that a bug?
How do you switch between the two phones more quickly/easily? My wife and I both have android, and I figured out that we can go to Settings -> Mobile devices then tap the little AA icon on the other phone if we want to switch whose phone is active, but that's fairly cumbersome. Plus, I haven't found a way to set one phone as the "default", it always defaults to mine but it would be more ideal if it defaulted to hers.Setup Apple Carplay and/or Android Auto
Instruction Videos:
Android:Apple:
Note: My wife uses an iPhone and I use an Android. I can confirm both can be configured without issue and that you can very easily switch between the two.
For Android there is an app called "Volkswagen" with the VW logo. I put that at the first position when configuring the app list in the Android Auto app settings on the phone.How do you switch between the two phones more quickly/easily? My wife and I both have android, and I figured out that we can go to Settings -> Mobile devices then tap the little AA icon on the other phone if we want to switch whose phone is active, but that's fairly cumbersome. Plus, I haven't found a way to set one phone as the "default", it always defaults to mine but it would be more ideal if it defaulted to hers.
Aha, thank you for that! I had noticed that app in the list but didn't check what it does yet. That's definitely a bit quicker than going through the car settingsFor Android there is an app called "Volkswagen" with the VW logo. I put that at the first position when configuring the app list in the Android Auto app settings on the phone.
Anyway, you just need to press that VW app and it takes you directly to the "Mobile Devices" screen where you can switch phones.
Not sure about the "default" phone problem. Hasn't been an issue for us yet.
Edit:
A bit more clarity: There is an app with a car icon called "Exit" in the "Customize Launcher" section of the Android Auto app. That app has the VW Logo in the Infotainment screen when you click the "circle" in the Android Auto interface to get back to your app list.
For Android there is an app called "Volkswagen" with the VW logo. I put that at the first position when configuring the app list in the Android Auto app settings on the phone.
Anyway, you just need to press that VW app and it takes you directly to the "Mobile Devices" screen where you can switch phones.
Not sure about the "default" phone problem. Hasn't been an issue for us yet.
Edit:
A bit more clarity: There is an app with a car icon called "Exit" in the "Customize Launcher" section of the Android Auto app. That app has the VW Logo in the Infotainment screen when you click the "circle" in the Android Auto interface to get back to your app list.