Get Infotainment -> Data connection Guide for Skoda Karoq SUV 2020

Connecting Infotainment Amundsen

Data connection

Internet connection

Infotainment Columbus

Fig. 199 WLAN (Wi-Fi) / CarStick

Possible connection types » Fig. 199

Using WLAN, by connecting the Infotainment system to the hot spot of

the external device » page 171 , Connect Infotainment to the hotspot of

the external device.

Fig. 198 WLAN (wi-fi) / Bluetooth® / SIM card

Possible connection types » Fig. 198

Using the CarStick USB device » page 169.

Using WLAN, by connecting the Infotainment system to the hot spot of

the external device » page 171 , Connect Infotainment to the hotspot of

the external device.

By connecting to a mobile phone (it is connected to the Internet) using the

Bluetooth^®rSAP profile » page 170 , Establishing a connection using the

Bluetooth ^®rSAP profile.

Connecting via the CarStick device

Applies to Infotainment Amundsen.

The CarStick USB device can be purchased from the original accessories.

Insert a SIM card with activated data services into the CarStick device.

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Using a SIM Card with a data tariff » page 170 , Establishing a connection

using a SIM card in the external module.

The required dimensions of the SIM card can be found in the instructions en-

closed with the CarStick ŠKODA original accessory.

Turn on the ignition and switch on Infotainment.

Insert the CarStick into the USB input at the front » Fig. 103 on page 94,

Wait approximately one minute until the red light on Carstick stays continu-

ously lit (if the red lights up, then disconnect and re-insert the Carstick).

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If the SIM card is protected by a PIN code, then the PIN code of the SIM card

must be entered.

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Confirm the entered PIN code by tapping  .

or: the function surface  to save and confirm the PIN code.

If necessary, set the required network of the data service provider.

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If your data provider is not available in the list, ask your provider whether one

of the displayed providers can be used.

CAUTION

When inserting an incorrectly sized SIM card or in the wrong direction, there is

a risk of damage to the external module.

The parameters of the telephone service provider network can be set in the



menu item

→  → Network → Network settings.

Establishing a connection using the Bluetooth rSAP profile

CAUTION

Applies to Infotainment Columbus with the SIM card slot in the external mod-

ule.

If you insert a SIM card of the wrong size or in the wrong direction, there is a

risk of damage to the CarStick device.

The prerequisite for establishing an Internet connection is using a telephone

with a SIM card with active data services.

Establishing a connection using a SIM card in the external module

Turn on the ignition and switch on Infotainment.

Switch on the “Business” function in Infotainment, the sensor field

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Applies to Infotainment Columbus with the SIM card slot in the external mod-

ule.



and

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then the function surface  →  → "Business" telephone “interface”

Switch on Bluetooth^®, the sensor field

and then the function surface  →

A SIM card size “mini” (standard size 25x15 mm) mit enabled data services

must be used.



Bluetooth

→ Bluetooth.



Turn on Infotainment visibility (tap the

sensor field and then tap the

Turn on the ignition and switch on Infotainment.

In the Telephone main menu, switch on the  → Business phone “interface”

Insert a SIM card into the corresponding slot into the external module in the

storage compartment on the passenger's side » Fig. 193 on page 163.

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function surface  → Bluetooth

→ Visibility: → Visible.

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Switch on Bluetooth^®and its visibility in the phone.

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Connect and pair the phone with Infotainment » page 160.

Insert the SIM card with the bevelled corner on the left and the contacts

facing downwards until it “locks”.

Connecting via WLAN

Select the SIM card usage type:

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Introduction to the subject

Calls too - enabling data and telephone services.

Only data connections - enabling of data services only.

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.

WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the

menu media or for operating the Infotainment system using an application in

the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Command).

If the SIM card is protected by a PIN code, then the PIN code of the SIM card

must be entered.

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Confirm the entered PIN code by tapping  .

or: the function surface  to save and confirm the PIN code.

Set the data service provider’s required network and confirm the Internet

connection.

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It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices to the Infotainment hotspot

and at the same time to connect Infotainment to another hotspot.

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Switching the Infotainment hotspot on/off

If your data provider is not available in the list, ask your provider whether one

of the displayed providers can be used.

Switch on the ignition.

Switch the hotspot on/off in menu item

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

→  → WLAN → Mobile hotspot →

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The parameters of the telephone service provider network can be set in the

Mobile hotspot



menu item

→  → Network → Network settings.



The data connection setting using the SIM card can be configured in the

→

 → Network

→ Data connection:.

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Infotainment

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If the Infotainment WLAN is not activated, activate it in the menu item

→

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Setting the Infotainment hotspot

 → WLAN

→ WLAN → WLAN.

The Infotainment hotspot is factory set.

The setting can be changed in menu item

In area

played.

» Fig. 200, a list of available or previously connected hotspots is dis-



→  → WLAN

→ Mobile hotspot →

Hotspot (WLAN) settings

The hotspot list can be updated by tapping the function surface

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Security level: - Type of access protection (always set to WPA2)

Network key - Access password

SSID: ... - Hotspot name

Select the hotspot and enter the password.

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If the hotspot is not visible, you can establish the connection to it manually.

Do not send network name (SSID) - Switch the visibility of the hotspot on/off

Tap the function surface Manual settings

Set the required hotspot parameters.

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To save the configured parameters, tap the Store function surface.

Tap the function surface Connect

Connecting an external device to the Infotainment hotspot

Icons and function surfaces in the list of available hotspots

» Fig. 200







Connected hotspot

Signal strength of the connected hotspot

Delete the hotspot

Switch on the ignition.

Switch on WLAN in the external device and search for the infotainment hot-

spot.

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Select the Infotainment hotspot and enter the required password.

Confirm the connection.

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Hotspot connection recommendations

Only leave the hotspot to be connected switched on, switch off the other

▶

Note

hotspot.

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On some hotspots, the connection setup takes longer, wait for the end of

the connection setup.

If the connection is interrupted, search for available hotspots again and re-

peat connection setup.

Delete unused hotspots. This shortens the time required for connection set-

up.

The name of the Infotainment hotspot (SSID) and the access password can be

found in menu item



→  → WLAN → Mobile hotspot → Hotspot (WLAN) settings.

Connect Infotainment to the hotspot of the external device

Fig. 200

Main menu of the Infotainment

WLAN

Note

■

It is not possible to connect Infotainment Columbus to the hotspot of the ex-

ternal device as long as a SIM card with enabled data services is in the external

module of Infotainment or a phone connected to Infotainment via the Blue-

tooth^®rSAP profile.

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An Infotainment Amundsen connection with external device hotspot is not

possible, as long as there is an active connection using the Carstickdevice.

The Infotainment system can only be connected to a hotspot with WPA2

access protection.

Connect via WPS

Applies to Infotainment Amundsen.

Switch on the ignition.

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It is not necessary to enter the access password when connecting via WPS.

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Data connection

Connecting the Infotainment system to the hotspot of the external device

SmartLink

Switch on the ignition.

In the external device, switch on the hotspot, its visibility, and the WPS con-

nection option.

In the Infotainment system, switch on WLAN in menu item

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Introductory information

Introduction to the subject



→  → WLAN

›

→

WLAN

→ WLAN.

Tap the function surface WPS fast connection (WPS button)

Fig. 201

Connecting the external device to the Infotainment hotspot

Information on SmartLink on the

ŠKODA websites

Switch on the ignition.

Switch on the Infotainment hotspot in menu item

›



→  → WLAN → Mobile

›

hotspot

→ Mobile hotspot.

Tap the function surface WPS fast connection (WPS button)

In the external device, switch on the WPS connection option.

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SmartLink offers the ability to display certified applications on an external de-

vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate

them.

SmartLink supports the following communication systems.

▶

Android Auto

▶

Apple CarPlay

▶

MirrorLink

Using the applications in the connected external device it is possible to use the

navigation to make a call, to listen to music.

For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not

possible or only limited.

Read in the QR code» Fig. 201orenter the following address in the web brows-

er to open the website with information on the SmartLink communication sys-

tem.

http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink

Depending on the model of the connected external device, some applications

can be operated via the Infotainment system, using your voice or using the

buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.



To activate voice control for the connected external device, hold down





or hold down the button  on the multifunction steering wheel.

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