Bluetooth functionality for mobile phones comes standard on US spec A5/S5s. No cradle is provided. It's not needed because with Bluetooth functionality you simply leave your phone (regardless of brand) in your pocket and dial/receive calls through the car's system which integrates with your cell phone via Bluetooth.My car also came with a cell phone package, but no cradle was included for my specific brand of phone. Was that also to have been included?
Just spoke with my Audi Sales Rep who is NOW going to provide me with the AMI Ipod adapter cable.Bluetooth functionality for mobile phones comes standard on US spec A5/S5s. No cradle is provided. It's not needed because with Bluetooth functionality you simply leave your phone (regardless of brand) in your pocket and dial/receive calls through the car's system which integrates with your cell phone via Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, Bluetooth may be unreliable from time to time. I'd suggest giving it more of a try and perhaps trying few different phone models, that will affect reliability as well. Nothing unique to Audis, Bluetooth hands-frees have these issues... but generally pretty usable nevertheless.I notice from multiple responses that some members have had issues with bluetooth. I have only tried a couple of times, so I guess I will hang in there until I get it straight -- since most agree it is the "way to go".
Yes, important distinction. Cars without navigation and AMI need completely new hardware to add iPod connectivity, with navigation (if AMI didn't come standard with navi in your market, it does in the U.S.) you can retrofit AMI at your dealer but it too will cost several hundred.Unfortunately, Bluetooth may be unreliable from time to time. I'd suggest giving it more of a try and perhaps trying few different phone models, that will affect reliability as well. Nothing unique to Audis, Bluetooth hands-frees have these issues... but generally pretty usable nevertheless.
