Looks like AppConnect has finally been cracked!!

[Jimmy T6]

Hi

My dealer is quoting £168.07 + VAT to install the activation code for APP connect on the Discover Media unit of my T6.

Is there any other way of doing this? Or am I tied in to the dealer?

cheers
Jim

 

[Deaky]

I think it's a dealer only job. You might need your USB on the dash upgrading to an Apple compatible one too if you want carplay.

 

[Montecha]

Had mine done on Monday - definitely a dealer job.

 

[saxoboy]

How much was it, to get it added by the dealer?.....I've just been quoted by Listers in Coventry £250.....seems a lot.

 

[Montecha]

Mine came to a total of £240 including a new USB and Connector - with FOC fitting as it took them two attempts

 

[Jimmy T6]

OK so £168+VAT is sounding cheap!

Has anyone managed to get it to work over bluetooth from an Android phone? Or does it always need a cable?

cheers, Jim

 

[Pauly]

AFAIK it always has to be plugged in
Just be aware if they have quoted you for code only apple devices will not work without changing USB socket

 

[andys]

Wireless Carplay and Android Auto is on it’s way but as far as I gather will need new dedicated stereos, existing ones won’t be compatible.

 

[bigwig74]

im sure it doesnt have to dealers only, just a garage with ODIS system to connect to factory

 

[Tony&Dawn]

Wireless Carplay and Android Auto is on it’s way

I can imagine that will work flawlessly

 

[Pauly]

im sure it doesnt have to dealers only, just a garage with ODIS system to connect to factory

Your right ODIS (online) is required to input the code but not many people/places have this outside of a main dealer

 

[andys]

I can imagine that will work flawlessly

It's actually not bad because it uses WiFi rather than bluetooth to stream. I don't see the point personally cos I'd want my phone plugged in charging when I was driving anyway so it may as well be plugged into Carplay

 

[Richard Gunn]

Had mine activated at VW in Inverness for £216 inc VAT, but it wouldn’t work with my iPhone and thanks to the guys on here I found out it was the usb that needed changed at a cost of £30. They didn’t know this at the dealer so posted out the part to me and I also had to use VCDS to activate usb iPhone functionality.
250 sounds about right if they are including the USB port.
Seems a bit strange to have app connect prep done from the factory and it has the wrong USB port.

 

[Ononimus]

Hi guys, just came back from my local dealership. I was told that I cannot get app connect activated on my discovery media unit because it is missing one of the two PR codes that are required. Have you heard anything about this? Cheers

 

[In a state]

@Ononimus I was told the exact same thing yesterday. Anyone know what these PR codes relate too?

 

[Morrispd]

Hmm, I think I have this to come. The dealer told me the phone needs to be plugged in to work but when I got the van home its asking for a code.

Voice button asks for a code too, is this something we can pay the dealer to turn on for a small fee (or even a more commonplace large fee)

 

[Loz]

Hmm, I think I have this to come. The dealer told me the phone needs to be plugged in to work but when I got the van home its asking for a code.

Voice button asks for a code too, is this something we can pay the dealer to turn on for a small fee (or even a more commonplace large fee)

voice button (short press) is voice control of the head unit like play radio 2 etc.
Long press activates carplay etc.
Both require activation but do different functions.

 

[Sparky1275]

Hi all,

Anyone heard of activating remotely the app connect function on the head unit.

I’m being told by someone who does it that this is possible.
Before I decide I wanted to ask to see if anyone has had this done.

Many thanks

 

[Deaky]

Yes it’s possible, @Lord Mfwic had it done recently

 

[Lord Mfwic]

It is possible and it is a great feature.
The going rate is around £100 which unlocks CarPlay and the voice activation feature.
you need a blank SD Card and a computer that will upload to SD card.
you will also need the compatible USB socket in your van.