App Connect MK7 GTD

[Jeni_R_]

So as per other posts i have seen my car has this option on the infotainment system but says to call and get a code

Is it any good ? how much does it cost and does it have to go into the garage to get it done ?

Thanks

[Sootchucker]

I think it's standard equipment now, but I know when I ordered my current GTD early 2016, it was something like a £150 option, and if you didn't select it then late 2016 builds could have it activated as you say via a registration code available from the dealer.

Is it any good ? We'll for me yes, but your mileage may vary. I tend to listen a lot to my in car music on either Spotify or particular web radio stations via tune in radio (which I tend to listen to by Android Auto). Works very well for me and gives me all the cover art / track info etc. and looks nice.

I know you can do these via bluetooth but for me that's a bit more faf. I also really like the Car Net and find it really useful for Petrol prices and car park locations when traveling.

Suppose it all depends on how much money they want to activate it, but I'm glad I ticked that box.

[Booth11]

It can be retroactivated by the dealer, depending on the MIB2 unit you have (can’t be done on MIB1).  Some units have a ‘voice’ button and some a ‘mute’ button and it can only be done on the units with the voice button. It’s been the topic of very lengthy discussion elsewhere. Costs for dealer to do (if able) is around £230.

[fredgroves]

I'd say worth it if you are an android user and use navigation a lot. Less so if you don't....

It's better navigation on offer from Google or wayez than Vw, even with carnet traffic data.

I use app connect all day every day.

[Jeni_R_]

I think it's standard equipment now, but I know when I ordered my current GTD early 2016, it was something like a £150 option, and if you didn't select it then late 2016 builds could have it activated as you say via a registration code available from the dealer.

Is it any good ? We'll for me yes, but your mileage may vary. I tend to listen a lot to my in car music on either Spotify or particular web radio stations via tune in radio (which I tend to listen to by Android Auto). Works very well for me and gives me all the cover art / track info etc. and looks nice.

I know you can do these via bluetooth but for me that's a bit more faf. I also really like the Car Net and find it really useful for Petrol prices and car park locations when traveling.

Suppose it all depends on how much money they want to activate it, but I'm glad I ticked that box.

All of that and the above is me over the back currently listen to spotify via bluetooth which is a pain in the rear sometimes AND i dont get the artwork which bugs me !!

Any idea what the cost is for it ? my car was built April 2016 i believe so sure it has the right stereo i dont have the fancy nav just the standard one

[Jeni_R_]

I'd say worth it if you are an android user and use navigation a lot. Less so if you don't....

It's better navigation on offer from Google or wayez than Vw, even with carnet traffic data.

I use app connect all day every day.

Did yours come as standard/spec order or added at later date ?

[fredgroves]

Mine came with it Jeni - Mk7.5

[Jeni_R_]

Mine came with it Jeni - Mk7.5

A check you with your fancy car eh  u paid a lot more to be able to say that to me 

[Jeni_R_]

It can be retroactivated by the dealer, depending on the MIB2 unit you have (can’t be done on MIB1).  Some units have a ‘voice’ button and some a ‘mute’ button and it can only be done on the units with the voice button. It’s been the topic of very lengthy discussion elsewhere. Costs for dealer to do (if able) is around £230.

i have the voice button whooooooop thats a start - ive called my garage to see what costs are 

[Jeni_R_]

hmmmmmmmm £203.60 

To get the code which is all i need you have to order the part  so id have to order the nav system or something not sure just to get the code anyone else came across this or were all yours installed at build ?